"The Bowl" - N. Padre Island, Texas

Map Link: The Bowl

Parking: Beach permit required, 4-Wheel Drive HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Pros: absolutely stunning large sand dunes, wild sea oat plants, beautiful views

Cons: 4-wheel drive recommended, popular photoshoot location, requires a bit of walking

Rockport Beach - Rockport, Texas

Map Link: Rockport Beach

Parking: $5 Day Pass, paved

Pros: no need for 4-wheel drive, tropical looking umbrellas, easy to park and walk, two piers, public bathroom

Cons: Sometimes very busy, no sand dunes, no pets allowed

S. Packery Channel - N. Padre Island, Texas

Map Link: South Packery Channel

Parking: Beach Permit Required

Pros: small sand dunes, easy to walk

Cons: can be very busy on the beach, no public bathroom

Horace Caldwell Pier - Port Aransas, Texas

Map Link: H.C. Pier

Parking: Free, paved

Pros: small sand dunes, easy to walk

Cons: can be very busy on the beach