Diamondhead is a planned community on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast with a population of just over 9,200 people, developed in the late 1960s with an emphasis on outdoor living, recreation, and a strong sense of neighborhood identity. Located a short drive from the coastline but set slightly inland, the area was intentionally designed around winding streets, green space, and lakes rather than dense commercial corridors. Its name comes from the nearby Diamondhead country club development and not, as some assume, from any geological feature, a small piece of trivia that surprises newcomers.

Recreation has been central here, anchored by the two championship courses at Diamondhead Country Club known as the Cardinal Course and the Pine Course. These courses draw both residents and visiting golfers throughout the year and help define the community’s original design around outdoor activity. The surrounding lakes, walking paths, and residential streets support fishing, jogging, and evening walks, reinforcing a lifestyle built around time spent outdoors. The country club complex functions as a social focal point through scheduled golf tournaments, member leagues, and clubhouse-based gatherings such as holiday dinners and seasonal member events.

Food options are well established among locals. The Club at Diamondhead offers a dining experience tied closely to the golf course setting, serving Southern-influenced dishes such as shrimp and grits, grilled fish, and seasonal specials that are often enjoyed from the clubhouse overlooking the fairways. The Camphouse is a regular weekend stop, known for fried shrimp, catfish, po’boys, and smoked meats, with a casual atmosphere that fills quickly during peak hours. Five Happiness continues to draw steady traffic for Chinese favorites like General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, and fried rice, remaining a long-standing choice for dine-in meals and takeout.

Life here runs on familiar stops, not big shopping centers. Gumbo Print Co. has become part of the local visual landscape, producing custom screen-printed shirts, hats, and apparel for schools, teams, and community events that appear throughout the area. Aloha Wine draws steady traffic from residents preparing for dinners, holidays, or informal get-togethers, offering a focused selection that makes it an easy stop. Exit 16 Boutique brings a distinctly personal shopping experience, carrying women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories selected in small batches, with styles that shift seasonally and encourage regular visits from customers who enjoy discovering what’s new on the racks. 

Free time here often centers on a mix of activity. Park Ten Lanes functions as more than a bowling alley, hosting birthday parties, league play, and open bowling alongside its on-site grill, which keeps groups lingering well after games wrap up. Outdoors, Twin Lakes Pavilion and Park offers a different pace, providing open green space, picnic areas, and waterfront views that draw people for casual gatherings, quiet afternoons, and seasonal community use. When the day calls for something calmer, Recipero Massage and Wellness provides therapeutic massage and wellness services focused on relaxation and physical relief. 

With close proximity to the Gulf Coast and a landscape shaped by wooded lots, lakes, and drainage systems, wildlife activity naturally overlaps with residential areas. Raccoons, squirrels, snakes, birds, and bats are common foes. At Frontier Wildlife Solutions, we help property owners in Diamondhead resolve their wildlife issues. Don't hesitate to contact us today to schedule service or for more information.