Located north of Mexico across the Rio Grande, Boca Chica is a serene and laid-back Texas beach destination.
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Padre Island National Seashore
Situated about 30 miles southeast of Corpus Christi, Padre Island National Seashore stretches across 70 miles of beaches, dunes and tidal flats.
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South Padre Island
Once considered a premier spring break destination, South Padre Island's beaches now welcome families in droves.
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Mustang Island
A barrier island located just east of Corpus Christi, Mustang Island is a favorite beach destination for families and active travelers.
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Rockport Beach
Rockport Beach overlooks Aransas Bay in southeastern Texas. At this crescent-shaped beach, vacationers will find volleyball courts, picnic tables and a pier that's a hot spot for fishing.
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Crystal Beach
Crystal Beach sits on the Bolivar Peninsula, which separates Galveston Bay from the Gulf of Mexico.
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Corpus Christi
While many travelers staying in Corpus Christi make daytrips to the shorelines that surround it, the city boasts its own beaches
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Lighthouse Beach
Although the boardwalk at Lighthouse Beach is currently closed to repair damage caused by Hurricane Harvey, the popular beach in Port Lavaca still warrants a visit.
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Surfside Beach
It's hardly surprising that the beach serves as the primary attraction in this small town located 40 miles southwest of Galveston.
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San José Island
Travelers hoping to take in the natural beauty of San José Island will need to embark on a short ferry ride from Port Aransas, which sits about 40 miles northeast of Corpus Christi.