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
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Surfside Jetty Park
Surfside Jetty Park centers around a long stone jetty extending into the Gulf of Mexico at the entrance to Freeport Harbor. The jetty provides exceptional fishing opportunities without a boat, attracting anglers targeting redfish, speckled trout, and shark. The park includes a children’s playground, pavilions with picnic tables, and clean restroom facilities. Walking the jetty […]