Your Guide to Taking a Texas Beach Vacation

Here is Your Guide to Taking a Texas Beach Vacation. Whether you’re taking a family vacation or planning a romantic getaway, Texas Beaches have it all!

South Padre Island

Down south, at the end of the world’s longest barrier island lies South Padre Island. Relax and take in the beautiful scenery on one of the cleanest beaches around.

Indulge in nature and check out Sea Turtle Inc where their goal is to not only rehabilitate Sea Turtles but also educate the public or visit the SPI Birding and Nature Center learn about birds, birding, and other animals on South Padre Island. South Padre Island also offers whale and dolphin watching.

If your looking for more action, try your hand at water skiing, jet skiing, or even sky diving!

Food

Ceviche Ceviche

Yummies Bistro

Gabriella’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria

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Port Aransas

Port Aransas is Texas island life at it’s best. Successfully battling back for Hurricane Harvey, this gulf coast island offers year-round outdoor activities, from sport fishing and parasailing to birding, dolphin watching, kayaking—and the only seaside links-style golf course in Texas. Explore the shops, galleries and enjoy an array of restaurants, from “cook your catch” to roadside taco stands to fine dining.

Food

Seafood & Spaghetti Works

Venetian Hot Plate

Moby Dicks

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Rockport

Rockport Beach is Texas’ first Blue Wave Beach and one of only four on the Texas Gulf Coast. This beach is a bay beach, so the waves are not as big as you will find in Port Aransas and South Padre Island, making it safer for families with younger children. Visit some historic sights or take a trip to the aquarium.