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 […]
Texas Beaches
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 […]
Padre Balli Park
Padre Balli Park is a 400-acre beach park on North Padre Island featuring the iconic Bob Hall Pier (currently being rebuilt after Hurricane damage). The park offers 95 RV sites with water and electrical hookups, creating a popular beach camping destination. The beach allows vehicle access with a permit, providing convenience for families with equipment. […]
Horace Caldwell Pier Beach
Horace Caldwell Pier Beach centers around the 1,240-foot pier extending into the Gulf of Mexico from Port Aransas Beach. The pier creates excellent surfing conditions, making this area a hub for the local surf culture. The pier itself offers fishing opportunities without needing a boat, with catches including speckled trout, redfish, and tarpon. The surrounding […]
Palm Beach at Moody Gardens
Palm Beach at Moody Gardens is a seasonal man-made beach and water park offering a controlled beach experience with family-friendly amenities. The attraction features white sand beaches surrounding a freshwater swimming area with a lazy river and wave pool. Multiple water slides cater to different age groups and thrill levels. The zero-entry design makes it […]
IB Magee Beach Park
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 […]
South Padre Island Beach
Known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters and clean white sand, South Padre Island Beach is one of Texas’ premier beach destinations. With over 30 miles of beautiful shoreline, it offers a tropical paradise atmosphere. The beach is popular for its water sports, including kiteboarding and parasailing, and is known for excellent fishing opportunities. South Padre […]
Port Aransas Beach
Port Aransas Beach on Mustang Island offers miles of pristine shoreline with soft sand and clear Gulf waters. Known as the “Fishing Capital of Texas,” the area is famous for its excellent fishing opportunities both from shore and deep sea. The beach permits vehicles on designated areas, making it accessible and convenient. Port Aransas has […]
Galveston Island Beaches
Galveston Island offers 32 miles of beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, ranging from busy, amenity-rich areas to more secluded stretches. The Seawall beaches provide convenient access to restaurants, shops, and attractions like the Historic Pleasure Pier with its amusement rides. The island combines beach activities with historical charm, featuring a historic downtown district with […]
Stewart Beach
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, […]