A sandy beach on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain near Mandeville. Features include a designated swimming area with shallow water, picnic facilities, and historic sugar mill ruins. Popular day-use area with hiking trails and camping nearby.
The only white sand inland beach in Louisiana, located on the shores of Lake Charles. Features include a promenade, playground, and nearby attractions. Popular urban beach for local residents and visitors to Lake Charles casinos and downtown area.
A half-mile stretch of man-made beach on Vermilion Bay within Cypremort Point State Park. Features include a fishing pier, boat launch, cabins, and picnic areas. The calm waters of Vermilion Bay make it ideal for windsurfing and sailing.
A secluded beach in Cameron Parish offering free access and camping. Features include wide sandy shores, fishing opportunities, and minimal development. Popular with locals seeking a quiet beach experience away from crowds and tourists.
Holly Beach is one of Galveston’s most western public beach access points, offering a more natural experience than the island’s eastern beaches. The remote location results in fewer visitors, creating a sense of discovery and solitude rare on popular coastal areas. The beach allows vehicle access and overnight camping without permits, attracting those seeking a […]
A 150-acre state park on Louisiana’s only inhabited barrier island. Features include a 400-foot fishing pier, beach access, camping facilities, and nature trails. The park is being rebuilt following Hurricane Ida and offers recreational opportunities in a natural setting.
Louisiana’s most popular beach destination with seven miles of Gulf of Mexico shoreline. Features include gentle waves, public beach access points, and excellent fishing. The beach hosts the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, the oldest fishing tournament in the United States.
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.
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 […]
A small beach area within Meaher State Park on the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. More marshy than sandy, it offers a unique delta ecosystem experience. Features include a fishing pier, boat ramp, picnic areas, and boardwalks through wetlands habitat.