The 10 Best Beaches in Texas Gulf Coast, Texas Gulf Coast

November 1, 2021 Venice Greaves

Discover the best top things to do in Texas Gulf Coast, United States including Michael J. Ellis Beach & Seawall, Port Aransas Beach, Padre Island National Seashore, Rockport Beach, Malaquite Beach, El Jardin Del Mar, Padre Island Sea Wall Beach, McGee Beach, Whitecap Beach, Matagorda Beach.
Restaurants in Texas Gulf Coast

1. Michael J. Ellis Beach & Seawall

15200 Windward, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
Excellent
76%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 25 reviews

Michael J. Ellis Beach & Seawall

Reviewed By gypsygirl425 - Horseshoe Bay, United States

We are lucky to be renting an Airbnb right across the street from the Michael J Ellis beach and it is absolutely beautiful! The sand is fine and the beach is really clean! There is a lot of different types of birds at the beach as well. There are miles of sand, two piers and a restaurant along the beach. It is a great place to hang out!

2. Port Aransas Beach

Port Aransas, TX 78373
Excellent
56%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,064 reviews

Port Aransas Beach

Public beach on Port Aransas that is clean, has a lifeguard and has car-free locations.

Reviewed By MichelleGarcia84

No vehicle traffic sucks when it comes to bringing stuff to set up at the beach, but nothing a wagon can’t fix, the trade off has been no vehicle traffic, and no cars all over the beach! This is so nice and I wish Port A would keep this rule even after Covid, maybe year down a condo and build a parking lot lol Anyway, clean beach, warm water, bathrooms and rinse stations, trash cans available, watch out for jelly fish and sting rays, plenty of sea shells, various crabs to look for if you enjoy that sort of thing. Sand is perfect for sand castles! Pretty sunsets too!

3. Padre Island National Seashore

20420 Park Road 22, Corpus Christi, TX 78418-6529 +1 361-949-8068 https://www.nps.gov/pais/index.htm
Excellent
69%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,859 reviews

Padre Island National Seashore

A 15-minute drive from downtown Corpus Christi transports you to this magnificent 70-mile stretch of white sand beach, scenic dunes and warm ocean water, offering ideal conditions for swimming, fishing, beach-combing, windsurfing, camping, bird-watching and viewing wildlife.

Reviewed By M8870IWjasonr

A fantastic national asset. Best enjoyed though with a capable 4x4 vehicle. Tourist crowd the first 5 miles of beach while the real beauty exists South of the 20 mile marker. Ask some locals before taking off down the beach, it does have it's risks. For those adventurous types a trip 60 miles south to the Mansfield jetty is worth the trip.

4. Rockport Beach

210 Seabreeze, Rockport, TX 78382 +1 361-729-6661 http://www.rockportbeach-texas.com/
Excellent
59%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 729 reviews

Rockport Beach

A mile-long sandy beach that offers swimming and a variety of water sports.

Reviewed By fltexan5

Clean beach. Great for families. Nice bathroom, showers, and changing area. Ample parking and easy access to the beach.

5. Malaquite Beach

20420 Park Road 22, Corpus Christi, TX 78418 +1 361-949-8068 http://www.nps.gov/pais/index.htm
Excellent
70%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 481 reviews

Malaquite Beach

This beach on Padre Island is a great camping and beach-going spot.

Reviewed By katv55

Malaquite Beach is a jewel along the Texas Gulf coast as part of the Padre Island National Seashore. With the adjacent NPS Visitor Center and its showers, restrooms, interpretive programs, and gift shop, this vehicle-free stretch of beach is the perfect for a day’s outing year round. Visitors are in for a treat from May to September when the hatching and releasing of baby sea turtles occur.

6. El Jardin Del Mar

El Jardin Drive Galveston Bay, Galveston, Galveston Island, TX 77586 http://www.eljardindelmar.org/
Excellent
50%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 14 reviews

El Jardin Del Mar

7. Padre Island Sea Wall Beach

Corpus Christi, TX
Excellent
51%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 35 reviews

Padre Island Sea Wall Beach

Reviewed By washyourcooze - Cedar Park, United States

Padre Island is the place to stay and play when coming to the beach in Texas. The best time to come is when the kids are in school. Once school starts the beach loses 2/3 of its crowd.

8. McGee Beach

402 S Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Excellent
46%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

McGee Beach

Reviewed By DarrenDaugherty - Texas, United States

Before going to McGee Beach, we noticed that a number of reviews commented on family friendliness. After going there with our group of 10 family members, we agree. The beach was clean and well cared for. The sand was beautiful, and there were many seashells for the little ones to hunt for. We were able to wade out very far before experiencing a noteable decline; thus we didn't have to stress about water depth with the little ones. Nice beach!

9. Whitecap Beach

14802 Whitecap Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
Excellent
71%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 103 reviews

Whitecap Beach

Reviewed By JoDeeE77 - Reardan, United States

Loved being able to drive for miles on the beach! The sand is so soft when you walk in it! Love it! All the little birds digging for clams in the surf are fun to watch and it’s neat to see what the fishermen get too!

10. Matagorda Beach

Matagorda, TX 77457 +1 281-704-3765 http://matagordabeach.org
Excellent
60%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 48 reviews

Matagorda Beach

Reviewed By 878cassiew

Beautiful beach and great fishing. Loved working with Patti with PNP Beach Rentals and hope to return soon!

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