Check out our list of beautiful Texas beaches to help plan your last-minute summer getaway.
Magnolia Beach Travel time: 2 hours, 45 minutes Whether you’re staying for a night or just visiting for the day, Magnolia Beach is home to all beach goers. Photo via Instagram, kessaboo_boo
Crystal Beach Travel time: 4 hours, 30 minutes Have fun and feed some seagulls at during these hot summer months at Crystal Beach. Photo via Instagram, leahbrene
Goose Island State Park Travel time: 2 hours, 4 minutes Better for fishers and folks with access to a boat, Goose Island Park is a classic summer camping spot the whole family can enjoy. Photo via Instagram, r0gm0nster
San Jose Island Travel time: 3 hours Soak up the sun, sand, and good vibes at San Jose beach. Photo via Instagram, kmeghan45
Malaquite Beach Travel time: 3 hours Bring your sunscreen, towels, and kites to fly in blue skies at Malaquite Beach. Photo via Instagram, grpeirano
IB Magee Beach Travel time: 3 hours Looking for a beach without the summer crowds? IB Magee is a great escape where you can still soak up the water and rays. Photo via Instagram, hfullerton5
Matagorda Island Travel time: 3.5 hours Venture to Matagorda Island for a Texas summer destination unlike any other. Photo via Instagram, beirnebabybeirne
Port Aransas Travel time: 2 hours, 40 minutes Port A is not just for spring breakers. Spend your summer at this sunny TX beach haven. Photo via Instagram, aikiiia
Loyola Beach Travel time: 2.5 hours Bask in the sun or fish of the private pier at Loyola Beach all summer long. Photo via Instagram, jacadena05
Padre Island National Seashore Travel time: 3 hours You’ll never want to leave this sunny seashore and national reserve. Trust us. Photo via Instagram, maupowmau
McFaddin Beach Travel time: 5 hours Toes in the sand or in the water, you’re never going to want leave McFaddin Beach. Photo via Instagram, enardski
Mustang Island Travel time: 2.5 hours Drive a little farther to get to the soft sand and calm waters known as Mustang Island. Photo via Instagram, mfletchaaa
South Padre Island Travel time: 5 hours A well-known spring break destination spot, South Padre is a family-friendly, beautiful beach and in summer that we recommend visiting at least once a year. Photo via Instagram, kimber_kenny
Surfside Beach Travel time: 4 hours Who knew that Texas had a surfside? See for yourself and take in the seaside beauty at Surfside Beach. Photo via Instagram, esther_castr0
Port Lavaca Travel time: 2 hours, 45 minutes Grassy fields and breezy beach winds, Port Lavaca has got it all. Photo via Instagram, danielryancruz
Boca Chica State Park Travel time: 4 hours 25 minutes Right by the Rio Grande, Boca Chica is the beach you want to be at this summer. Photo via Instagram, campendium
Galveston Island Travel time: 4 hours This Texas treasure is home to soft sands and beautiful waters that every San Antonian needs to visit for themselves. Photo via Instagram, romaninah
Rockport Travel time: 2 hours, 30 minutes Spend your summer in the quaint town of Rockport and make a splash at this beautiful beach all season long. Photo via Instagram, benmoortravel