Texas has more great beaches than people think. These are the best family-friendly beaches along the Texas Gulf Coast, from South Padre Island to Galveston, with notes on which ones are calmer, quieter and best for kids. #texasbeaches #beachvacation ...
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Quieter beach on the north end of SPI.
Andy Bowie County Park
Wild, uncrowded beach near Brownsville.
Boca Chica Beach
Laid-back beach town with family-friendly beaches.
Port Aransas Beach
Beach near the Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington.
North Beach
Calm, shallow water that is great for little kids.
Rockport Beach
Quiet beach for shelling and fishing.
Matagorda Beach
Easygoing beach close to Houston.
Surfside Beach
Family beach with lifeguards and restrooms.
Stewart Beach
Beach camping and bird watching.
Galveston Island State Park
Drive-on beach popular for family weekends.
Crystal Beach
Clean, wide beach with lifeguards and cabanas at the south tip of SPI.
Isla Blanca Park
Padre Island National Seashore: miles of undeveloped beach and summer sea turtle releases.
Padre Island National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)
Mustang Island State Park: wide, quiet beaches near Port Aransas.
Mustang Island State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Beach-adjacent trails and birding for a break from the sand.
Port Aransas Nature Preserve
Quiet, uncrowded beach for a laid-back family day.
