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Does Texas have pretty beaches?

Admittedly, Texas isn't known for its beaches in the world, but that's not to say there aren't great ones around. The Lone Star State has over 600 miles of coastline, featuring stretches of emerald green, dusty gold and blood orange hues.



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Often considered one of the prettiest beaches in Texas, Boca Chica Beach is a gem that is located near Brownsville, Texas. Boca Chica is a perfect spot to spend the day birdwatching, surfing, and soaking up the sun. 11 Fun Things to Do in Port Isabel: Lighthouse + Beyond!

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Matagorda Beach It's easy to commune with nature here, but this is an especially great spot for the family. The sand is soft and the beach is clean, quiet and great for swimming and shelling. Surfers can try their luck, too.

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Hawaii is home to many of the best beaches in the US, but Makena Beach State Park, at the south end of Wailea, is a wild, seemingly endless expanse of golden sand and turquoise water that feels more secluded than its crowded neighbors.

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1. St. George Island State Park, Florida: The No. 1 beach in the United States, which is on the Gulf of Mexico, has miles of pristine sand.

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There are five states lucky enough to have a coastline along the Gulf of Mexico, often referred to as the Gulf Coast. These states — Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida — attract millions of travelers each summer with promises of emerald waters and white-sand beaches.

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A new study by Environment Texas found that almost every Texas beach tested positive for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in 2022.

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You can't talk about the most beautiful places to visit in Texas without mentioning the diverse national and state parks! There are only 2 national parks in Texas but the state parks and nature reserves are abundant! A Big Bend sunset over the Window in the Chisos Basin is one of the most scenic views in Texas.

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Alcohol. To ensure the safety of visitors and encourage more families to frequent Galveston Island beaches, the City of Galveston and the Galveston Park Board of Trustees have cooperatively banned alcohol consumption from most public beaches and the Seawall, with the exception of licensed concession areas.

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Under the Texas Open Beaches Act the public has the free and unrestricted right to access Texas beaches, which are located on what is commonly referred to as the wet beach, from the water to the line of mean high tide.

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South Padre Island is a tropical oasis located off the southern tip of Texas. This barrier island offers the unsurpassed beauty of the Laguna Madre Bay and the Gulf of Mexico and is the ideal year-round destination for visitors seeking a getaway from the daily grind.

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There are 48 states in the contiguous United States (this count excludes Alaska and Hawaii). In the contiguous U.S. there are 27 states that don't border an ocean and 21 states that do border the ocean.

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Alys Beach, Florida Alys Beach could be considered Mykonos's twin. The beach town's whitewashed buildings and geometric rooftops mirror those of Greece's beloved island.

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