23 beautiful Texas beaches in driving distance of San Antonio

Some of us plan vacations way ahead of time, and some of us ... don't. If you're one of the latter —…

By San Antonio Current Staff

McFaddin Beach
Jefferson County, fws.gov
Roam the beach’s nearly 20 miles of coastline while admiring the shells and sand that have washed up from the Gulf. Fun fact: nearly all of Texas’ known prehistory is represented in the artifacts that have been discovered along this particular shore.
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24 essential Texas beaches to visit before summer is over

Only a few hours' drive from San Antonio, the Texas coast makes the perfect escape from city life into nature. Whether you're…

By San Antonio Current Staff

San Jose Island
San Jose Island, Aransas County, sanjoseislandtexas.org
Just a short ferry ride away from Port Aransas, San Jose Island is a privately-owned island with over 21 miles of undisturbed golden sand. While the mainland is off-limits, the public beaches are perfect for a day spent fishing, birding and shell hunting.
Photo via Instagram / portatexas
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10 Underrated Texas Beaches You Should Visit This Year

With 367 miles of waves lapping on its shore, Texas is the state with the sixth longest coastline and an eclectic share…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Flickr/churchpress
    Sea Rim State Park
    South of Port Arthur and west of the aforementioned McFaddin Beach, the topography changes drastically and gives way to the estuaries and beautiful protected beaches of Sea Rim State Park. It's got the best of both worlds, with fishing in the marshes and from the shore, paddling in its many inlets, plus camping options (both primitive and with sites) and several cabins. The beach itself is 5 miles long, clean and secluded. Keep your eyes peeled for driftwood, shorebirds, and the occasional alligator track. And while you're in the area, you can head over to Big Thicket National Preserve or do the Sabine Loop drive, if you're interested in birdwatching in one of the best locations in Texas.
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