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Gulf of Mexico barrier islands, spring break capitals, and pristine wildlife refuges β 4 remarkable beaches along the 367-mile Texas Gulf Coast.
Texas' premier beach party destination β a 34-mile barrier island at the southern tip of Texas with warm Gulf waters, sea turtle hatcheries, and the country's largest spring break.
Houston's historic beach city β the Strand Victorian shopping district, Moody Gardens, and 32 miles of Gulf beach just 80 km from downtown making it the most-visited Texas coastal destination.
The southernmost tip of Texas β remote and wild, adjacent to the SpaceX Starbase launchpad, where the Rio Grande meets the Gulf of Mexico in a magnificent estuarine wilderness.
A pristine state park barrier island near Corpus Christi with 18 km of undeveloped Gulf beach, excellent birding in the coastal prairie, and some of the warmest water on the Texas coast.
| Beach | Location | Water | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Padre Island Beach | Rio Grande Valley | Good | π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Family, π Surfing |
| Galveston Beach | Greater Houston | Moderate | π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Family |
| Boca Chica Beach | Rio Grande Valley | Moderate | π§ Quiet |
| Mustang Island Beach | Corpus Christi | Moderate | π§ Quiet, π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Family |