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Location: Jacksonville, FL

Reputation: 43

Try the Mississippi Gulf Coast---Gulfport/Biloxi. There was still residual damage from Katrina but it was being cleaned up when I went thru there a year and a half ago. There are available hotels/motels, and it's a straight shot south and closer. Take I-55 south to Jackson to US49 south. You can get the exact directions and distance from mapquest. US90 is the east-west road along the beach "Beach Road." Check it out, it may be the alternative that you're looking for.

Reputation: 79

Gulf Shores, AL is very nice and an easy drive. It can be as secluded as you want, or full of 'excitement.' I never notice a bunch of Memphians when there. Seems like people come from all areas....just like any beach in the U.S.

Location: Middleburg, FL

Reputation: 425

St. George Island Vacation Rentals and Real Estate - Suncoast Realty & Property Management Inc.

The above link is one of plenty of vacation property rental places. I use them because their rates are usually lower than anyone else on the island. I am in NO WAY affiliated with or related to them, so feel free to Google "St. George Island, FL" for more info.

Reputation: 889

My favorite beach is Corpus Christi / Padre Island, which is a 13-hour drive from Memphis, four hours longer than Panama City Beach.

Location: East Nashville, TN

Reputation: 27

MS and even AL are too dirty for my taste. The MS river dumps everything practically at your feet that far west.

Reputation: 79

MMMMMMMMMMM--Mississippi waste water.....

Reputation: 14

Thanks all for your advice!!

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