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The Best Texas Beaches for a Summer Getaway
From Galveston down to South Padre Island, the Texas coastline is filled with beach fun, lots of history, and miles of sand.
The Gulf Coast’s 6 Most Alluring Spots for Pier Fishing
Piers, reviewed.
The Local’s Guide to Galveston Island
Where to find the least-touristy beaches, cheapest beachfront views, and the Gulf Coast-iest gumbo.
South Padre Island Is the Perfect Family Getaway—11 Months of the Year
Padre’s waters are the closest to blue in all of Texas, its sands closest to white.
Port Aransas: The Classic Seaside Town That Takes All Comers
And with more hotel rooms than residents, there’s something for every budget in this quirky coastal village.
The Eccentric Appeal of Bolivar Peninsula
Along this spit of sand, everyone drives on the beaches—even environmentalists on their way to the shorebird sanctuary.
Rockport: The Rare Beach Town That Occasionally Dresses for Dinner
Get to know the creative coastal community which once claimed to have more artists per capita than Paris.
Beach Umbrellas: A Primer
A good umbrella can be hard to find.
Danger Averted!
Solutions to the most common hazards of a day at the beach
Ask Dr. Beach
Beachcombing 101
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