My Favorite Beach Locations
Mustang Island, North Padre Island, and numerous bays; we are so lucky to have so many amazing beaches nearby. Please be sure to note if the beach you select requires a beach permit! Permits can be purchased at most of the local gas stations and at HEB. Also, I highly recommend 4-wheel drive vehicles for the more remote spots, so please let me know if you don't have a 4-wheel drive vehicle.
Large Dunes - N. Padre Island, Texas
Map Link: Large Dunes
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 a hike into the dunes.
Rockport Beach - Rockport, Texas
Map Link: Rockport Beach
Parking: $10 Day Pass, paved
Pros: easy drive and parking, 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
Fish Pass Jetties - Mustang Island, Texas
Map Link: Fish Pass Jetties
Parking: Beach parking permit required
Pros: granite jetties
Cons: can be very busy, HIGHLY recommend 4-wheel drive