Cajun Coast Tourism

About Cajun Coast Tourism

Mystically Beautiful. The Cajun Coast.

Mesmerizing beauty, seductive waterways, dreamlike moments.

It’s one of America’s most beautiful, mysterious natural areas, and we invite you to truly explore it. Take the time to venture into our scenic waterways brimming with wildlife as well as our other experiences. Rich in unique outdoor recreational experiences, abundant Cajun culture and cuisine, and Chitimacha Native American history, the Cajun Coast will work its magic on you!

The past and present have contributed to a fascinating cultural mix on the Cajun Coast. The blending of French, Spanish, English, African, Native American, and Cajun traditions have created a rich and flavorful gumbo of food, music, art, and history.

With a population of over 53,000 and 700 square miles of land, St. Mary Parish, the Cajun Coast of Louisiana, is located in the Bayou Teche region of Cajun Country. Midway between New Orleans and Lafayette via Hwy. 90. Its five municipalities include Morgan City, Franklin, Berwick, Baldwin, Patterson, and the Sovereign Nation of the Chitimacha. Agriculture, seafood, and fabrication— particularly for the oil industry—are our economic lifeblood.

On the Cajun Coast, we’re always eager to meet new friends and share our history, heritage, and natural beauty. We encourage you to fill your plate and sample everything we have to offer. Come to the Cajun Coast and immerse yourself in what National Geographic called this “hauntingly beautiful land” for a taste of the real Louisiana. With its captivating history, magical natural wonders, and hypnotic beauty, the Cajun Coast will weave its way into your own story, providing magical memories, so you want to visit again and again!

Things to do in the area

The Cajun Coast is a sampler of everything Louisiana offers; in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere that’s the heart of Cajun hospitality. Drive into the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area along the Bayou Teche Scenic Byway. Explore the exotic beauty of the Atchafalaya, the largest overflow swamp in the US and home to a plethora of wildlife on a swamp tour. Go fishing or canoeing in one of our numerous waterways. Hike, bird watch or photograph nature. Check out our recreational offerings and then get back to nature!

No matter what your interests, you’ll find plenty to do and see on the Cajun Coast. Here are our recommendations for activities and sightseeing you’re sure to enjoy.

Travel details

Just 90 minutes or less from Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans. Only an hour from the New Orleans airport.

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