Heaven on Earth, Grand Isle State Park is truly special…read more Grand Isle State Park deserves every bit of five stars, especially seeing the incredible work being done rebuilding after Hurricane Ida. The resilience here is inspiring, and the experience is absolutely worth supporting. This place is breathtaking. We kayaked every single day and saw dolphins constantly, entire schools swimming with us. The new rock jetties have attracted so much marine life, making every trip on the water unforgettable. The water is beautiful and crystal clear, and the sand is soft, not muddy like many coastal areas. Camping right on the beach, whether RV or tent, is an experience everyone should try at least once. Falling asleep to the waves and waking up to endless ocean views feels like pure peace. All spots are just on the north side on the jetty's. The camper spots are paved, with 30/50amp power, water, level with tons of space and there is a dump station in the park. The park hosts are incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. The park feels very safe and secure while still being quiet, peaceful, and not overcrowded. The entire island is amazing. There are convenient spots all over to rent kayaks right by the water for around $20. The local supermarket is a hidden gem. It has everything from beach gear to hardware supplies to groceries. Several lovely restaurants are rebuilding and thriving after the 2021 hurricane, which makes supporting this community even more meaningful. The pier is currently down as of February 2026, but there are still plenty of places to fish, explore, walk, and enjoy the scenery. We loved the area so much we extended our stay twice. Grand Isle isn't just back after the hurricane. It has been amazing the whole time. We absolutely cannot wait to return.

I've been to a few beaches in my life and I can honestly say I was very impressed with this one. I…read moreloved the idea that you can take a tent and sleep on the beach. This may be the only thing that brings me back to Louisiana. The sand was dark and black. My daughter and I love finding shells and here late in the afternoon we were able to find some decent shells. The bathrooms could use a little more upkeep. Memories made with the family.

Yesterday May 31st. Grand Isle widened the path for side by sides. They destroyed the nesting area…read moreof the Terns. 166 dead chicks on beach. This was approved by the council of Grand Isle. If you love birds ...avoid this place.we have the pics for proof.

Love this barrier island and my family has been vacation here for almost 100 years. It's not what…read moreanyone would call fancy but it is lovely. Who doesn't love a beach at sunrise or sunset? I did see lots of folks fishing and crabbing on chilly October weekend. Although I was there to hang out with friends and just enjoy the scenery. Unfortunately, the restaurant choices on the island are even more limited than were 5 years ago. Thanks oil spill for helping business shut their doors. Definitely a great place to enjoy some beach time and visit with family and friends.

We took a private boat tour of the island, where we learned about the history and ecology of the…read moreisland, which are so intertwined. Danny showed us dolphins, sea turtles, and thousands of pelicans. We learned about a German U boat found sunk off shore, a Civil War era fort, on an island previously inhabited by pirates. Oyster beds, million dollar rock walls to mitigate storm surges, and how dredging works. He discussed Deep Water Horizon and his work transporting biologists during the oil spill clean up, and the giant oil spill cleanup ship now stationed on the island. Shrimp boats, how different ones work and his time shrimping in this area which produces 80% of US caught shrimp. Deep water oil wells and pipelines, and how that impacts the ecology and economy of the island (29 petroleum and oil pipelines run through the island. Global warming, rising sea levels, increasing salinity, and frequency of major storms and hurricanes. This island is close to where the Mississippi flows into the gulf, and the ecological diversity is rich, but changing. The tour was beautiful and educational, and also a good reminder that someone always lives downstream.

We used Calmwater Charters for a sightseeing trip. Captain Danny took us exactly where we wanted…read moreto go and actually knew best now to show us what we wanted to see! Take a trip - it's worth it!

Beautiful spot to rest, reflect, and watch traffic on the mighty Mississippi River…read more Albeit a bit off the beaten path, in most cases, that's usually what folks are looking for when you are searching for World's End, am I right? Part of the "user agreement" in visiting, is to always leave the location cleaner than you found it. Give a hoot; don't pollute.

Where to start with World's End? Is it a park? Is it abandoned public property? Is it private…read moreproperty? Who knows and frankly I don't think anyone really cares. This little patch of land sits along the Mississippi River and the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, better known as the Industrial Canal. This area offers up excellent views of the City of New Orleans and some front row seats to the river boats passing by. Area has been pup friendly but due to its quite yet semi sketchy nature a leash is recommended. There are a few abandoned buildings nearby complete with mattresses, broken glass, and plenty of drug paraphernalia. Watch your step. Near the end of the land it drops down beyond the levee the a naturally made sandy area I hesitate to call a beach. You can usually find some campers set up in this area but typically they keep to themselves. Overall this little hidden gem is a decent little retreat without going outside the city. Feel free to bring a folding chair, blanket, and some suds for some r&r.

Very peaceful way to watch the river and all of the traffic on the water. Parking is free and very…read moreeasy to navigate. The kids can run around and play while taking in a picnic. The road was very bumpy but overall it was a great place!

The Fly is a locals retreat from the touristy parts of town. I've been going here since I was a wee…read moretot with my bros and parents just to hang, play frisbee, ride my bike, watch the intramural soccer games, picnics and more. It's a peaceful space where families come to gather for birthdays, holidays or just because. Sunsets here are unmatched. I love coming to the fly with lunch or a snowball. Watching the river barges float by is an underrated pastime.

What a great addition to the Audubon Zoo! This was my first time to see the venue after hearing…read moreabout it for a while. The lazy river is artfully done, giving a nod to Louisiana wildlife and nature areas. There are a lot of skillful and friendly lifeguards around the area. There are several different food pavilions, restrooms, locker areas, and areas to sit. There is also a fun water slide, giving homage to the infamous alligators with albinism who have taken residence at the Zoo and Aquarium over the years. This would be a fun place to relax with your kids during one of the summer sessions. My friends and I attending the adults-only Sip and Dip event held on Fridays during the summer. It was very affordable for a private cabana for six with early access. Be sure to reserve your tickets for the event early online as it does sell out. It got a bit crowded toward the end, and they did run out of regular floats, though some preferred the thick floating noodles offered. Every Friday night has a different theme, so there is something for everyone. They bring in Dickie Brennans for the bar, and they were wonderful with decently priced drinks and quality alcohol. They were also creating with the mocktails. I certainly will return for another Sip and Dip either later this summer, if able, or next year. Absolutely worth it!

Four stars for Cool Zoo's beautiful grounds and water features that are artfully rendered. Two and…read morea half stars for Sip & Dip. Five stars for the incredibly friendly staff. My first time at Cool Zoo was for the adults-only Friday night party, Sip & Dip. This event is 2X a month during the heart of the summer and features theme nights with DJs and of course since this is NOLA, people get creative and might dress in theme. I went on 80s night and the music was so fun and I loved people wearing neon, 80s tshirts and even hair and make-up. Refreshments stands are spread out among the park and they do a themed cocktail and sell beer, hard seltzer and soft drinks, along with typical concession food and popcorn. I had the cocktail of the evening, the Purple Rain and while it was eye-catching, it was so sweet and possibly strong, too, that I couldn't drink more than 1/4 of it (and it's a huge cup, fairly priced at only $13). The grounds are beautiful with fountains and an area with slides and water features that you'd normally see children dominating (with perfectly good reason) but it was actually fun to see adults having at it on the slides and at the water sprayers. Then there's the lazy river, which is a decent size, warm and full of jets to move you along. We ended up not using flotation devices and swam/walked through it. My main issue and why this event isn't personally my cup of tea: it's too crowded. It sells out but I think they sell far too many tickets. We arrived 15 min after it started and there wasn't a lounge chair nor seat at a table to be found. Cabanas are so cheap here but they sell out immediately ahead of the event, likely the day that tickets go on sale. The only way I'd return was if I could get a cabana. The lazy river is completely packed 45 minutes into the event. We were lucky enough to get a locker (which also sell out so imagine being there without a space to put your things??? how is that fun?). People are in general nice enough to hand over the inner tubes but good luck ever getting a place to sit if you didn't line up in advance of start time. I keep going back between 3 and 4 stars for the main reason that everyone who works here is SO nice. The staff really made everything bearable for me, as they were so welcoming and helpful to point out where the lockers were (there's another set behind the set you initially encounter). I just think this isn't the event for anyone who avoids crowds of people. And the crowd that was there that night were totally fine (at least early in the evening). They just sell too many tickets for me to enjoy it.

Awesome day trip! We did the 4 hour float via river tube and it was only $25. Free parking, they…read moredrop you off and pick you up, cooler tubes for $5, life vests on request, dressing rooms & bathrooms on site. Very friendly, well-run company. I've never floated the Bogue Chitto but I did a river float in Hot Springs, Arkansas a few years back and this was way more relaxing and organized. Easy float that would be kid friendly (would probably do the two hour one though) since there's not too many obstacles/rapids and lots of beaches to stop at. Took me less than a 1.5 hours to get here from NOLA and took my friends about 1.5 to get here from BR.10/10 recommend this and I will definitely be back!

Beautiful and clean river tubing. The owners are very cool, always friendly, they check in on us as…read morewe are floating a few times and we always have the best time with them. I would recommend Louisiana River Adventures over any other tubing in the area. If I could give more than 5 stars I would.

This is your guy. Stop looking and book with him. We are really glad that we did…read more My lovely lady chartered a trip for me for my birthday and we had a blast. Easy going, informative, beautiful scenery, a ton of fish (we caught our limit), enough jokes and intelligent conversation to keep us going and enough silence to get us in that zen place only a good fishing trip can. Caught trout, red fight, drum, sheepshead, and a few others I think.

Amazing fishing! Fun, beautiful and Jacques was a knowledgable and entertaining captain. Thank you…read moreJacques!!

Love going here just to enjoy the scenery and let my dogs play…read more It's more of a family thing but we do it singular just myself and the dogs it's a great place just to think sometimes

The park is owned by the city and is a great place to camp. It's only 5 minutes to town, but feels…read morelike you are miles away when you're out there.