Are you craving a beach vacation on the East Coast this fall, but one beyond popular destinations? Look no further than the bright Texas coast, where you'll find a plethora of sandy shores waiting to be explored, especially with warmer weather expected to extend into October.
From the stunning landscapes at the Padre Island National Seashore to the charming beach towns of Port Aransas and Galveston Island, Texas offers an array of beach destinations for every traveler. Whether you're in search of the best beach for surfing, a family-friendly getaway, or a romantic escape, the Texas Gulf Coast offers a number of options.
As mentioned earlier, temperatures across most of the Lone Star State are forecast to remain warmer than average at the beginning of fall, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Above-average temperatures are predicted deep into October, adding to the sunny charm of the Texas coast.
This was part of Stacker's methodology to determine the best beach towns to check out in Texas. The ranking also takes into account the total shoreline of a town's beaches, the prevalence of beach-related businesses, unemployment rates, and median home prices.
So grab your beach essentials and get ready to explore the sandy shores of the Texas Gulf Coast. Whether you choose to relax on the sand, take a dip in the sparkling Gulf of Mexico, or indulge in mouthwatering seafood, a beach vacation in Texas might tick all the boxes.
25.Alvin, Texas
- Number of beaches: 1
- Beach length: 1.27 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 85.4 degrees
- Median home price: $189,900
24.Seadrift, Texas
- Number of beaches: 1
- Beach length: 0.62 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 85.9 degrees
- Median home price: $106,800
23.Port O'Connor, Texas
- Number of beaches: 2
- Beach length: 0.72 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 85.9 degrees
- Median home price: $236,500
22.Magnolia Beach, Texas
- Number of beaches: 1
- Beach length: 1.37 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 85.9 degrees
- Median home price: $266,200
21.Rockport, Texas
- Number of beaches: 1
- Beach length: 0.85 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 85.7 degrees
- Median home price: $289,300
20.Point Comfort, Texas
- Number of beaches: 2
- Beach length: 0.41 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 85.9 degrees
- Median home price: $96,300
19.La Porte, Texas
- Number of beaches: 2
- Beach length: 1.04 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 86.0 degrees
- Median home price: $173,900
18.Baytown, Texas
- Number of beaches: 2
- Beach length: 1.06 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 84.5 degrees
- Median home price: $155,100
17.Port Mansfield, Texas
- Number of beaches: 2
- Beach length: 1.27 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 86.0 degrees
- Median home price: $86,900
16.Pasadena, Texas
- Number of beaches: 3
- Beach length: 1.06 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 86.0 degrees
- Median home price: $160,200
15.Sargent, Texas
- Number of beaches: 1
- Beach length: 9.59 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 85.2 degrees
- Median home price: $215,700
14.Quintana, Texas
- Number of beaches: 3
- Beach length: 8.85 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 85.4 degrees
- Median home price: $250,300
13.Portland, Texas
- Number of beaches: 5
- Beach length: 4.35 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 85.5 degrees
- Median home price: $190,600
12.Lamar, Texas
- Number of beaches: 3
- Beach length: 0.96 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 85.7 degrees
- Median home price: $173,500
11.Port Aransas, Texas
- Number of beaches: 6
- Beach length: 12.17 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 86.1 degrees
- Median home price: $448,300
10.South Padre Island, Texas
- Number of beaches: 8
- Beach length: 9.75 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 86.3 degrees
- Median home price: $364,300
9.Surfside Beach, Texas
- Number of beaches: 3
- Beach length: 15.33 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 85.4 degrees
- Median home price: $198,300
8.Palacios, Texas
- Number of beaches: 6
- Beach length: 2.37 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 85.2 degrees
- Median home price: $161,800
7.Freeport, Texas
- Number of beaches: 4
- Beach length: 15.75 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 85.4 degrees
- Median home price: $143,600
6.Texas City, Texas
- Number of beaches: 4
- Beach length: 8.85 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 85.4 degrees
- Median home price: $159,900
5.Aransas Pass, Texas
- Number of beaches: 5
- Beach length: 5.5 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 86.1 degrees
- Median home price: $160,900
4.Jamaica Beach, Texas
- Number of beaches: 4
- Beach length: 20.85 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 85.4 degrees
- Median home price: $280,400
3.Bolivar Peninsula, Texas
- Number of beaches: 17
- Beach length: 27.21 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 85.4 degrees
- Median home price: $244,300
2.Galveston, Texas
- Number of beaches: 17
- Beach length: 49.18 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 85.4 degrees
- Median home price: $250,800
1.Corpus Christi, Texas
- Number of beaches: 40
- Beach length: 53.83 miles
- Average swim season length: 364 days
- Average county summer temperature: 86.6 degrees
- Median home price: $174,800
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