"THE GULFPORT WATERFRONT GATEWAY" A Rare fee-simple development opportunity in the heart of Mississippi's emerging waterfront entertainment district. Gulf Coast Destination Development Site Former Marine Life Oceanarium Property | Approximately 340 feet of harbor frontage Direct adjacency to the Gulfport Small Craft Harbor Walkability to Downtown Gulfport Minutes from the Mississippi Aquarium Immediate access to Jones Park and Gulfport Beach Visibility from Beach Boulevard and Highway 49 corridors A built-in tourism market Existing regional name recognition and historical significance Very few sites along the Gulf Coast combine waterfront access, marina frontage, tourism infrastructure, downtown connectivity, and development scale in a single location. Gulfport's Transformation is Underway. The area surrounding the property is experiencing unprecedented public and private investment. Channel South Development Approximately $105 Million Investment Located nearby, the Channel South mixed-use development is bringing: Residential units, Hospitality accommodations, Retail space, Restaurants, Structured parking, Public gathering spaces. This transformative project is expected to increase downtown density, visitation, and economic activity for years to come. The Markham Hotel Redevelopment, approximately $30 million investment. The historic Markham Hotel has been restored and reopened, adding luxury accommodations, event space, dining experiences, and renewed energy to Downtown Gulfport. Mississippi Aquarium One of Mississippi's premier tourism attractions, the Mississippi Aquarium continues to attract visitors from across the Southeast, generating year-round tourism activity and strengthening Gulfport's position as a destination city. A Marina-Centered Lifestyle Following Hurricane Katrina, the City of Gulfport invested approximately $19 million to rebuild and modernize the Gulfport Small Craft Harbor. Reopened in 2011, the harbor now features: 319 boat slips, fuel dock facilities, charter operations, recreational boating, direct Gulf access, and walkable waterfront connectivity. For hospitality, entertainment, dining, and mixed-use developers, the marina provides a built-in customer base and year-round activity rarely found in comparable markets. Strategic Regional Position: Gulfport sits at the center of the Northern Gulf Coast and serves as a regional hub for tourism, commerce, and recreation. The surrounding region draws millions of visitors annually through its beaches, gaming industry, fishing, boating, festivals, entertainment venues, and family attractions. Traffic, Visibility & Access The property enjoys exceptional exposure within one of South Mississippi's most traveled corridors. Traffic Counts- Approximately 46,000 vehicles per day along the nearby Highway 49 corridor. Significant local and tourist traffic along Beach Boulevard, Marina visitors, Aquarium guests, Downtown visitors, Festival and event attendees. This combination of vehicular, pedestrian, boating, and tourism traffic creates a unique opportunity for destination-oriented development. A Vision for the Future; The conceptual "Gulfport Wharf" illustration was created to demonstrate.
