Discover the new St. Bernard
Life in St. Bernard
Arts & Culture
St. Bernard is home to a vibrant Arts & Entertainment District.
We Celebrate through live theater, music, culinary events, festivals & fairs of all kinds. There’s also a growing array of art studios and galleries as well as exciting nightlife!
Shopping & Dining
Shop, Dine and Unwind!
Dining in St Bernard Parish
Fresh Seafood, elegant dining, casual and quirky, the best Mardi Gras King cakes around can all be found in St. Bernard Parish. Whether you’re looking for comfort food or atmosphere, there’s something to please everyone. And St. Bernard knows how to showcase local food with annual festivals celebrating crawfish, tomatoes, seafood and even Sugar!
Shopping in St Bernard Parish
With an eclectic mix of boutiques, antique shops, art galleries, and specialty markets there’s plenty of opportunities to find that perfect gift or rare item! And the list of retail outlets and specialty shops continues to grow making St. Bernard a destination for shoppers of all kinds.
If the local cuisine has you feeling inspired, the Delacroix Seafood market is a bi-annual event that connects the public with the local fishing community and provides an array of fresh ‘catches’ right from the docks!
Additionally, the Aycock Barn in Arabi offers a variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables for farm-to-table freshness during its various market days. These local markets truly define ‘community’ in St. Bernard!
Parks & Recreation
From Scenic Byways and nature trails to bike paths and parks, St. Bernard offers miles of open space to explore and enjoy!
The new 14-mile Mississippi River Levee Trail, the 26-mile 40 Arpent Trail and 15 miles of other bikeways will soon link people to the major regional trails in the area. In addition, St. Bernard is constructing 97 miles of on-street bikeways.
Schools
St. Bernard Parish is a premiere public-school district with State of the Art education facilities, academic excellence and extracurricular achievements.
There’s an array of excellent private and catholic schools as well and multiple outlets for adult education. The Maumus Center, the first High School ever in the parish, now serves as a learning center for all ages featuring a Planetarium, a Food Science lab, Theatre and exhibit rooms!
We are also proud to have Nunez Community College in St. Bernard Parish, offering technical programs such as Aerospace Manufacturing Technology and Coastal Science and GIS Technology.
History
New Orleans’ Most Historic Neighbor
Spanish colonists from the Canary Islands (Los Islenos) arrived in St. Bernard in the late 18th Century. Today their story is told in a fascinating museum & village as well as an annual festival! St. Bernard was also home to the final conflict of the War of 1812. The Chalmette Battlefield and Historic Park offers free, guided tours and a must-see battle re-enactment each year. From Historic Old Arabi and its nationally-recognized colorful ‘Shotgun’ homes to Plantations & ruins- the Past is always Present here!
De La Ronde Final SOLD ON ST BERNARD
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Healthcare
The St. Bernard Parish Hospital is managed by the acclaimed Ochsner Health System and features cutting-edge care for residents.
With over 100 doctors, full diagnostic imaging capability and a 10-bed Emergency Department, it’s the Heart and Soul of Healthcare in St. Bernard.
Fishing & Hunting
There’s no better place than St. Bernard to get out on the water and enjoy a day of fishing!
Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you’ll experience some of the best angling in the Gulf South! There are plenty of Guides or ‘Captains’ as we call them to help out and plenty of cabins (or camps) so you can stay right on the water.
There’s also plenty of great duck hunting opportunities. And for those who like water activities like kayaking-Lake Borne is the perfect place to enjoy fun on the water or simply relax and take in the scenery from shore!
Around the Area
St. Bernard is adjacent to the most vibrant, exciting city in America- New Orleans!
10-Minute Trips
Just minutes from St Bernard, the historic French Quarter features famous landmarks like St. Louis Cathedral & Jackson Square, museums like the Cabildo and scores of highly-acclaimed restaurants, nightclubs and historic buildings. Nearby is Frenchman Street with its eclectic mix of Jazz clubs, eateries and even a bustling Arts Market. The neighboring Marigny and Bywater districts are full of trendy shops, coffee houses and nightlife as well as picturesque New Orleans-style homes.
15-Minute Trips
Just a few more minutes drive and you can experience world-class sporting events at the New Orleans Superdome, home to the 2009 Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints and the Smoothie King Center- home to the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans. Both venues also feature award-winning shows & concerts throughout the year.
Only a few minutes upriver from downtown, you can visit the famed Audubon Park with its majestic oaks, acclaimed golf course and riding stables. Don’t forget the incomparable Audubon Zoo – where they all ask for you! And a visit to New Orleans City Park is a must-see and do. There you’ll find the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Children’s Museum, Sculpture Garden, City Park Golf Course, world-renowned Cafe du Monde and so much more!
30-Minute Trips
Thirty minutes is all it takes to get to the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. From here you can fly anywhere in the U.S. or the world from the new 35-gate, $1 billion airport terminal!
One or Two Hour Trips
It takes just an hour to get to the Beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast which features a host of casinos, exciting shows, restaurants, beaches and historic homes.
Various State Parks in Mississippi and Louisiana offer adventure for the entire family! See the great Louisiana outdoors from the Atchafalaya Basin to the Fairview State Park in Madisonville. Many Louisiana State Parks are located on scenic lakes and offer cabins, camping, fishing, boating, nature trails and some of the most beautiful landscape around. There are also numerous historic parks and places to explore like the Creole Nature Trial- a series of interconnected roads running along the Gulf Coast through the wetlands south of Lake Charles, showcasing over 100 miles of historical Cajun architecture, parks, fishing spots and beaches that are waiting to be discovered!
Events
The sky’s the limit in St. Bernard!
From the annual Balloon Festival and Easter Egg Hunt to celebrations of Seafood and Mardi Gras-there’s a variety of exciting events staged throughout the year.
Whether you want to sit and watch the sunset, listen to great music, delve into local culture or dance the day away, our family-friendly calendar of fun awaits!
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Stroll through our neighborhoods and you'll see the difference!
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