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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
North Beach at Port Mansfield offers one of the most remote and undeveloped beach experiences in Texas. The beach is accessible via a sandy path through the dunes starting at Fred Stone County Park. Four-wheel drive is strongly recommended due to the soft sand. The remote location between Corpus Christi and South Padre Island means […]
Sargent Beach is a small fishing community and beach area between Matagorda and Freeport, offering a quiet alternative to busier coastal destinations. The beach features unusual dark sand due to the presence of natural clay deposits, creating a distinctive appearance. Vehicle access is permitted directly on the beach without fees, allowing convenient access for fishing […]
Matagorda Peninsula Beach stretches for 23 miles on a thin barrier peninsula accessible only by boat or by driving onto the beach from Matagorda Bay Nature Park. The remote location and limited access create one of the least crowded beach experiences in Texas. The peninsula separates the Gulf from East Matagorda Bay, offering fishing opportunities […]
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 […]
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 […]