Location: Surfside Beach
Top Things to do in Surfside Beach
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Surfside Beach, also known locally as Surfside, is a city in Brazoria County, Texas, United States, that is situated on the Gulf of Mexico near the city of Freeport. The population was 482 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Surfside Beach
1. Sea Center Texas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 162 reviews
Sea Center Texas is a marine aquarium, fish hatchery and nature center operated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. See saltwater aquariums showcasing the diversity of the Texas coast and tour the largest redfish hatchery in the world. Reservations required for hatchery tours. Hours for visitation are Tuesday through Saturday 9 am-4 pm, Sunday 1-4 pm, Closed Mondays. Aquarium feedings Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 am. Free Admission and Tours.
Reviewed By Jerry G - Granite Shoals, Texas
We visted Sunday August 20. Four of us toured. A great educational venue for Saltwater habitats and fisheries. Definitely a place for children. They will enjoy the touch tank and the display of the different types if fish.
Best of all its free!
Plan to spend some time with tje family
2. Surfside Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 247 reviews
Reviewed By Jose V
Sun,beautiful,weather,wave,water,splash fun times love this beach is located in south of Texas we have an amazing time great for kids and adults very friendly staff and people you can actually park right in front of the beach within feet of the water is really cool I highly recommended.
3. Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By Bob W
This refuge hosts thousands of overwintering waterfowl - ducks, geese and shorebirds. There's an autotour loop that passes ponds and marsh habitat for easy viewing from the comfort of your vehicle. If you plan to get out of your car, bring plenty of insect spray, as the mosquitoes can be pretty brutal at any time of the year.
For a fantastic birding experience, participate in the Freeport Christmas Bird Count, held on a Sunday each December. Check out Houston Audubon's website for the exact date.
4. Quintana Neotropical Bird Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By P1313 - Peoples' Republic of Boulder
This is a small, one square block, bird sanctuary that somehow has been set aside, and apparently cared for mostly by volunteers, in Quintana, TX - just south across the channel from the small town of Surfside, TX. You have to do a drive-around and approach from the West to get there, however.
There is a viewing tower from which you can get an overview of the entire park. Due to several mowed paths looping through the park you can get close-up views of a variety of small birds. Binoculars are helpful.
5. Surfside Jetty Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By BobShelton - Honey Grove, Texas
People sometimes pass through here and don't recognize the historic value of the area. Stephen F. Austin landed his "Old 300" here, Santa Anna signed his surrender here, the Texas Navy had a famous battle with Mexican ships in the mouth of the river here. There are too many things to list, that the general public fails to recognize.
6. Fling Charters
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Love2Dive2011 - Kellyville, Oklahoma
This was our first trip with Fling Charters and we couldn't have been happier. This was also our first trip on dive boat like the Fling. The crew was fantastic. They were friendly and very helpful. The was plenty of food and companionship among the divers. We were blessed with wonderful weather. The diving was awesome! We saw lots of different sea creatures. We didn't get to dive the East Bank due to it being closed because of something going on there. We dove the West Bank and Stetson. Stetson was the sight of our night dive. The dive masters put our safety first. They provided excellent briefings before each dive and then "opened the pool". Diving here is much different than diving in Cozumel and places like that. We will definitely do the Texas Flower Gardens again.
The boat was kept clean. The sleeping quarters were bunks and they aren't assigned. It is first come, first serve. Study the floor plan of the boat so you know where you want to sleep. Because the sleeping quarters are bunks, you will want to pack light. Pack what you think you will need for a 3 day trip and then take half of what you think you need. The food is served buffet style in galley. It was really good. There was plenty to eat. There was always food before and between dives. You will not go hungry. If you are prone to motion sickness, you will want to bring something for that.
I highly encourage anyone who hasn't done this trip to have a go at it. You won't regret it!
7. Pier 30
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Michael1440 - Surfside Beach, Texas
Great food-great service-friendly people-atmosphere always feels like your on vacation! I will be going back next time I am in the area! You can even fish off their piers!
8. Cowboy Charters
Overall Ratings
4 based on 12 reviews
Cowboy Charters, is not your typical Freeport or Galveston fishing charter, it's a Gulf of Mexico deep sea fishing adventure! We are a full time first class deep sea fishing charter company that runs out of Galveston and Freeport. We run hard and fish further than the average Gulf Coast fishing charter companies out there.
Reviewed By CaptMichaelM - Corpus christi, Texas, USA
I fished with Mike "Cowboy" and had a great trip. Safe, experienced, professional with good, working tackle on a well-maintained boat who seems able to make fish bite just because he is there. We definitely had the best fishing of anyone I saw that day. These guys are fish whisperers. They know everything that is going on in the world of fishing and in the world if fish.
9. Oilfield Outkasts Charters
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Affordable offshore fishing charters with no hidden fees or fuel surcharges. We offer shared charters for single of small groups and private charters for up to 24 people. We fish daily and year round which allows us to always be on the bite.
Reviewed By Theresa K - Houston, Texas
My family and I had a wonderful experience. Everything was as described on the website. The boat was clean and in excellent condition. We all caught a variety of fish and had them cleaned, filleted and bagged for us quickly. Honestly, we felt like we were going out with friends and not some guided touristy, over-regulated trip. Both Captain Rodney and Patrick let us have-at-it and they made sure we got the maximum amount of fishing in possible. They handled all of our novice fishing mishaps like pros and taught us a lot. I can’t wait to do this again!
10. Blue Fin Charters - Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Just 50 miles south of Houston, Freeport is one of the best deep sea fishing destinations in Texas. The Freeport coast is home to numerous species of fish. Near shore, half-day trips, target Bull Reds, King Fish, Spanish Mackeral and sharks. Bluewate r, full day trips, target Red Snapper, King Fish, Amber Jack, Ling, Mahi Mahi (Dorado), Grouper, Black Fin Tuna, Lane Snapper, Vermillion Snapper and Wahoo. Overnight, 24 hr and 36 hr trips, target Yellow Fin Tuna, Black Fin Tuna Grouper and deep drop species such as Tile Fish, Barrel Fish and deep water Grouper species. We operate our boats at our own private facility. This affords our customers private parking and no overcrowded marinas or boat ramps. The Blue Fin carries up to 17 people and the Pescado Loco carries up to 6 people.
Reviewed By Gary M - Carrollton, Texas
The weather was rough, but Captains Mikey and Josh were up to the challenge and we went anyway. We caught a lot of fish, the crew were outstanding, they are like a well oiled machine. We went out about 130 or so miles with stops along the way for snapper, kingfish and grouper, we fished overnight at one of the deep water rigs for tuna. Then we fished our way back in. We also caught a few Sharks, a Pompano, a Mahi, a Bonita and lots of bait. It was a great trip, definitely recommend these folks, they want you to have a good time and catch plenty of fish!
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