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 […]
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 […]
San Luis Pass Beach sits at the southwestern tip of Galveston Island where a pass connects the Gulf of Mexico to West Bay. The beach is renowned for exceptional fishing, particularly for speckled trout and redfish around the pass. Strong currents and sudden drop-offs make swimming dangerous and officially prohibited, but the area remains popular […]
High Island Beach sits at the northeastern end of the Bolivar Peninsula, offering a less developed beach experience with unique geological features. The name comes from the salt dome that raises the community 38 feet above sea level—unusual elevation for the Texas coast. The beach is bordered by the McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge, creating excellent […]
Galveston Island State Park offers 2,000 acres of protected coastal environment with both beach and bay sides accessible to visitors. Following a major renovation completed in 2022, the park features new facilities including a beach information station, expanded hiking trails, and improved beach access points. The park preserves natural dune systems and coastal prairie, providing […]
San Jose Island (locally known as St. Jo’s) is a pristine, privately-owned barrier island accessible only by boat or ferry from Port Aransas. While the owners maintain the island as a wildlife sanctuary, the public beach is open to visitors along the shoreline below the vegetation line. The uninhabited nature of the island makes it […]