Venice Beach is more than just sand and surf—it’s a cultural phenomenon with its world-famous Ocean Front Walk boardwalk. This eclectic beach features street performers, vendors, and the iconic Muscle Beach outdoor gym where bodybuilders train in public view. The Venice Skate Park and basketball courts attract athletes of all levels, while the canal district […]
Beaches for Dining
North Beach at Corpus Christi
North Beach offers a unique urban beach experience in the heart of Corpus Christi with magnificent views of the Harbor Bridge and USS Lexington aircraft carrier. The beach features a 1.5-mile promenade with palm trees and green spaces perfect for walking or jogging. Major attractions within walking distance include the Texas State Aquarium and the […]
Horace Caldwell Pier Beach
Horace Caldwell Pier Beach centers around the 1,240-foot pier extending into the Gulf of Mexico from Port Aransas Beach. The pier creates excellent surfing conditions, making this area a hub for the local surf culture. The pier itself offers fishing opportunities without needing a boat, with catches including speckled trout, redfish, and tarpon. The surrounding […]
Seawall Urban Park
Seawall Urban Park stretches along 10 miles of Galveston’s famous Seawall Boulevard, combining beach access with urban amenities. The historic seawall, built after the devastating 1900 hurricane, rises 17 feet above the beach and features the longest continuous sidewalk in the United States. The area offers numerous restaurants, shops, and attractions along the boulevard with […]
Meacom’s Pier Beach
Meacom’s Pier Beach centers around the historic 61st Street Fishing Pier (formerly Meacom’s Pier), offering a traditional pier experience with beach access adjacent. The pier extends into the Gulf providing excellent fishing opportunities, particularly for speckled trout, redfish, and seasonal species. The beach area below features umbrella and chair rentals with convenient facilities. The location […]
Corpus Christi Beach (North Beach)
Corpus Christi Beach, also known as North Beach, combines a beach experience with major attractions including the Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum. The beach offers calm, shallow waters suitable for families with small children and spectacular views of the Harbor Bridge. A 1.5-mile beachfront promenade provides a scenic walking path with several restaurants […]
Galveston Island Beaches
Galveston Island offers 32 miles of beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, ranging from busy, amenity-rich areas to more secluded stretches. The Seawall beaches provide convenient access to restaurants, shops, and attractions like the Historic Pleasure Pier with its amusement rides. The island combines beach activities with historical charm, featuring a historic downtown district with […]
South Walton Beaches
South Walton encompasses 16 distinct beach neighborhoods along Highway 30A including Seaside, Watercolor, Alys Beach, and Rosemary Beach. The area is known for pristine beaches with brilliant white sand and turquoise waters alongside New Urbanist planned communities with distinctive architectural styles. The rare coastal dune lakes are a unique ecological feature found in few places […]
Miramar Beach
Miramar Beach combines beautiful Gulf waters and white sand beaches with excellent shopping and dining opportunities. The beach area features numerous gulf-front restaurants with deck dining overlooking the water. Silver Sands Premium Outlets, one of the nation’s largest designer outlet centers, attracts shoppers from across the region. High-rise condominiums line much of the beachfront, offering […]
Fernandina Beach
Fernandina Beach is the northernmost beach on Florida’s Atlantic coast, combining beautiful shoreline with Victorian charm in the historic downtown district. The main beach area features wide sands with ample facilities and lifeguards during summer months. The downtown area is on the National Register of Historic Places with 50+ blocks of historic buildings now housing […]