Gulf Coast (Texas)
Texas' Gulf Coast stretches for hundreds of miles, from the Louisiana border to Brownsville on the Rio Grande. The beaches are excellent, and oil-rich cities like Houston make for fun nightlife, too.
Regions
| Rio Grande Valley from the Mexican border at Brownsville up to the Mansfield Channel. |
| South Barrier Coast from the Mansfield Channel in the south near Raymondville past the Corpus Christi area and up to Port Lavaca. |
| North Barrier Coast heavily developed coastal areas from Point Comfort in the south to Galveston Bay east of Bay City. Includes the sprawling Houston Metropolitan Area. |
| Bayous marshy land from Galveston Bay east to the Louisiana border. |
Cities
Other destinations
- 🌍 South Padre Island - Resort town on Padre Island. Very popular spring break destination for university students.
- 🌍 Port Aransas - Town on the northern tip of Mustang Island.
- 🌍 Crystal Beach - Just a ferry ride from Galveston Island
- 🌍 Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
Itineraries
- 🌍 A Taste of Coastal Texas , from Houston along the coast to Corpus Christi.
Stay safe
Hurricanes frequently occur in the summer months. Check for local weather updates while in the area.
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