Indian Point Beach is part of Indian Point Park on Corpus Christi Bay, offering a combination of sandy shoreline and recreational facilities. The beach features a 1,275-foot lighted fishing pier extending into the bay, popular with anglers targeting redfish, speckled trout, and flounder. The park includes a butterfly garden, playground equipment, and covered picnic areas […]
Malibu is home to some of California’s most iconic beaches, including Surfrider Beach (the first World Surfing Reserve), Zuma Beach, and El Matador State Beach with its stunning sea caves and rock formations. The scenic coastline has served as a backdrop for countless films and is popular with celebrities. The pristine beaches offer excellent surfing […]
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 […]
Pocket Park 1 Beach is a family-friendly county-operated beach park on Galveston’s west end. The park features dedicated parking, clean restrooms, outdoor showers, and picnic pavilions, creating a convenient beach experience with good amenities. The beach offers designated swimming areas with seasonal lifeguards improving safety. Recently renovated facilities include an ADA-accessible dune walkover for improved […]
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 […]
Lighthouse Beach Park in Port Lavaca combines beach access with historical significance, featuring a replica of the 1850s Halfmoon Reef Lighthouse as its centerpiece. The park includes a 2,200-foot boardwalk over Lavaca Bay with covered observation decks for wildlife viewing and fishing. A bird sanctuary within the park includes natural wetlands with interpretive signage explaining […]