Aransas Pass offers beach access through several small pocket beaches along the Redfish Bay shoreline. The area is primarily known for exceptional fishing opportunities, both from shore and via charters. The historic Aransas Pass Lighthouse, built in 1855, provides a scenic focal point and photography opportunity. The nearby Lighthouse Lakes Paddling Trail offers excellent kayaking […]
Port Isabel Lighthouse Beach sits in the shadow of the historic 1852 Port Isabel Lighthouse, the only lighthouse on the Texas coast open to the public. The small beach area on the Laguna Madre offers protected waters ideal for young children. The area combines beach access with historical significance, including a museum and visitors center […]
South Beach represents the southernmost accessible portion of San Jose Island, reached via a short jetty boat ride from Port Aransas. This uninhabited beach offers one of the most pristine natural experiences on the Texas coast with exceptional shelling opportunities and clear waters. The south end features the St. Jo Island Jetty, creating excellent fishing […]
Matagorda Peninsula Beach stretches for 23 miles on a thin barrier peninsula accessible only by boat or by driving onto the beach from Matagorda Bay Nature Park. The remote location and limited access create one of the least crowded beach experiences in Texas. The peninsula separates the Gulf from East Matagorda Bay, offering fishing opportunities […]
Rollover Pass Beach surrounds the historic Rollover Pass, a man-made channel connecting the Gulf of Mexico with Galveston Bay on Bolivar Peninsula. The pass itself was filled in 2020 after decades as a famous fishing spot, but the beach areas remain popular. The beach features brilliant white sand and good shelling opportunities, particularly after storms. […]
McFaddin Beach is part of the McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge, offering 15 miles of remote, undeveloped shoreline between High Island and Sea Rim State Park. The beach is known for unique prehistoric archaeological finds including Paleo-Indian artifacts and Ice Age fossils occasionally exposed by erosion and storms. The refuge protects one of the largest remaining […]
Packery Channel Beach surrounds a water passage connecting the Gulf of Mexico to the Laguna Madre between Padre Island and Mustang Island. The beach features jetties extending into the Gulf on both sides of the channel, creating prime fishing spots without needing a boat. The channel area attracts diverse marine life, making it excellent for […]
Bolivar Flats Beach is part of the Globally Important Bird Area managed by Houston Audubon Society. The unique habitat includes salt marsh, mud flats, and beach, creating one of the most important shorebird sanctuaries on the Gulf Coast. During migration seasons, tens of thousands of birds can be observed in a single day, including rare […]
Palacios Beach on Matagorda Bay offers a small-town beach experience with calm, shallow waters ideal for families with young children. The beach features a lighted fishing pier extending into the bay for angling without a boat. The area is known as the “Shrimp Capital of Texas” with fresh seafood available directly from boats at the […]
La Poza Beach (The Pool) is a unique section of Boca Chica Beach where the Rio Grande meets the Gulf of Mexico at the southernmost point in Texas. The area features a natural pool formed where freshwater meets saltwater, creating calm swimming conditions and interesting ecological interactions. The beach offers views across the river mouth […]