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 […]
McGee Beach is a small urban beach located on Corpus Christi Bay along the seawall in downtown Corpus Christi. The protected location in the bay creates calm, shallow waters ideal for families with young children and beginner swimmers. The beach offers convenient downtown access with restaurants, shops, and hotels within walking distance. Water equipment rentals […]
IB Magee Beach Park is a popular county-operated beach and campground at the northeast end of Mustang Island near Port Aransas. The beach offers 75 RV sites with electrical and water hookups right on the beachfront, creating one of Texas’ best beach camping experiences. The adjacent Horace Caldwell Pier provides excellent fishing opportunities and creates […]
Sylvan Beach is a historical treasure on Galveston Bay in La Porte, once home to a grand pavilion and amusement park in the early 20th century. Today, the beach park features a 32,000-square-foot pavilion for events, a fishing pier extending into Galveston Bay, and a clean, well-maintained beach area. The shallow waters of the protected […]
Rockport Beach holds the distinction of being Texas’ first Blue Wave Beach, recognized for its cleanliness and environmental management. The beach features calm, shallow waters ideal for families with young children. Amenities include covered picnic areas with grills, fishing piers, volleyball courts, and a walking trail. The beach is divided into sections, including designated pet-friendly […]
Stewart Beach is Galveston’s premier family-friendly beach park, featuring amenities like a children’s playground, volleyball courts, and clean restroom facilities. The beach is supervised by lifeguards during peak seasons, offering safer swimming conditions. Unlike some Galveston beaches, Stewart Beach prohibits alcohol and driving on the beach, creating a more family-oriented atmosphere. Convenient concessions, souvenir shops, […]
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park occupies the southern third of Key Biscayne with over a mile of Atlantic beachfront consistently ranked among Florida’s best beaches. The historic Cape Florida Lighthouse, built in 1825, is the oldest standing structure in Miami-Dade County and offers tours and spectacular views from the top. The park features diverse […]
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park offers the rare combination of an unspoiled tropical coastal habitat in the highly developed Palm Beach area. The beach is reached via a 1,600-foot boardwalk that crosses a picturesque lagoon lined with mangroves. The offshore Anastasia rock reef provides excellent snorkeling opportunities with abundant marine life. The park’s Estuary […]
Melbourne Beach offers a quiet, residential beach experience in contrast to busier Space Coast beaches. The area is significant for sea turtle nesting, with loggerhead, green, and leatherback turtles laying eggs between May and October. The beach’s unspoiled stretches are ideal for long walks and collecting sea glass and shells. Historic points of interest include […]
Located at the northern tip of Estero Island, Bowditch Point Park offers beach access on both the Gulf and back bay sides. The park combines recreational beach areas with a 17-acre restoration zone featuring native coastal vegetation and wildlife habitats. Walking trails wind through the preservation area with interpretive signs about local ecology. The location […]