Best beaches in Texas
Texas’s coast runs the full range — we’ve mapped 8 of its best beaches, from family, wild, surf shores. Find the vibe you want, then build the trip around it.
the Gulf’s wide barrier-island beach, a spring-break and family magnet.
drive-on Gulf sand and dunes near Corpus Christi.
Houston’s closest beach, with a historic seawall and pleasure pier.
a remote, undeveloped Gulf beach near the southern tip of Texas.
the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the world.
a calm, Blue-Wave-certified bayfront beach near Corpus Christi.
an easygoing, drive-on beach south of Houston.
a long drive-on beach on the Bolivar Peninsula reached by free ferry.
Check local conditions, parking, and seasonal fees before you go — and always heed posted flags, rip-current warnings, and lifeguard guidance.