A narrow beach along Lake Pontchartrain with historic oak trees and a seawall. Features include fishing opportunities, picnic areas, and walking paths. Popular spot to watch sunsets over Lake Pontchartrain with views of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.
Beaches for Swimming
Lake Claiborne State Park Beach
A white sand beach on scenic Lake Claiborne in north Louisiana. Features include a designated swimming area, picnic pavilions, boat rentals, fishing piers, and nature trails. Popular for its clean water and pine forest setting.
Lincoln Parish Park Beach
A sandy beach on a 10-acre lake in Lincoln Parish. Features include a designated swimming area, fishing opportunities, mountain bike trails, and picnic facilities. Popular with families and college students from nearby Louisiana Tech University.
Magnolia Beach
Magnolia Beach is a unique “shell beach” composed primarily of crushed shells rather than sand, creating a striking white shoreline along Matagorda Bay. This free beach allows camping directly on the shore with no permits required, making it popular with budget travelers and RV enthusiasts. The calm, shallow waters of the protected bay are ideal […]
Bayou Segnette State Park Beach
A beach area with a wave pool near New Orleans. Features include boating access to the Gulf of Mexico, fishing opportunities, and camping facilities. The wave pool provides a safe swimming alternative to the nearby bayou and wetlands.
Perdido Pass Beach
A beach area near Perdido Pass Bridge where the bay meets the Gulf of Mexico. Popular fishing spot with strong currents and passing boats. Features include parking, restrooms, and viewing areas. Great location for watching sunset and marine traffic through the pass.
Bogue Falaya Park Beach
A sandy riverfront beach on the Bogue Falaya River in Covington. Features include shallow swimming areas, picnic pavilions, playground equipment, and historic oak trees. Popular with families for its gentle current and shaded areas.
Fort Morgan Beach
Located at the western tip of Alabama’s Gulf Coast, this beach area offers a more secluded experience near the historic Fort Morgan. Less developed than Gulf Shores with fewer amenities but features beautiful natural scenery and historical significance.
Little Lagoon Pass Beach
A small beach area where Little Lagoon connects to the Gulf of Mexico. Popular fishing spot with access to both the lagoon and Gulf waters. Features include a small parking area, restrooms, and a fishing bridge. Great location for watching sunsets.
Robinson Island
A popular boating destination in Perdido Bay accessible only by water. Features sandy beaches, shallow waters, and beautiful natural scenery. Protected bird nesting site with restrictions during nesting season. Popular anchorage for recreational boaters.