Moonstone Beach in Cambria is named for the smooth, polished stones (moonstones, jade, and jasper) that wash up on its shores. A scenic one-mile wooden boardwalk parallels this narrow stretch of beach, offering easy access for visitors to admire breathtaking ocean views and observe local wildlife including seals, sea otters, and dolphins. The beach features […]
Beaches for Picnicking
Zuma Beach
Zuma Beach is one of Los Angeles County’s largest and most popular beaches, with 1.8 miles of pristine shoreline offering abundant recreational opportunities. The wide, flat sandy beach features volleyball courts, concession stands, and ample parking facilities to accommodate visitors. Consistently recognized for its excellent water quality, Zuma provides safe swimming conditions with year-round lifeguard […]
Corpus Christi Beach (Gulf)
Corpus Christi’s Gulf Beach stretches along the eastern shore of Corpus Christi, offering true Gulf of Mexico surf conditions compared to the calmer bay beaches. The beach features wide, clean sand with moderate waves ideal for boogie boarding and beginning surfers. Multiple access points with parking make the beach easily accessible for visitors. The area […]
Terramar Beach
Terramar Beach is a primarily residential beach area on the west end of Galveston Island, offering a more local experience than tourist-centered beaches. Public access points allow visitors to enjoy the same beautiful Gulf views as the beachfront homeowners. Vehicle access is permitted in designated areas, making it convenient for fishing and transporting beach equipment. […]
Indian Point Beach
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 Beach
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 […]
Pocket Park 1 Beach
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
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 […]
Lighthouse Beach
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 […]
Port Isabel Lighthouse Beach
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 […]