Gulf Coast

The vast Gulf of Mexico weaves its watery spell upon seafarers and landlubbers alike. In Texas, “land ho!” is as exiting a cry as “anchors aweigh!” For, in addition to the bounty of the shimmering sea surfing its shores, Texas offers an abundance of terrific terra firma along its 624-mile coastline.

Peninsulas and islands, cities and towns, beaches and parks, all extend their own magical allure. You will find every citified and seaside attraction imaginable along the scimitar-shaped slab of Texas known as the Texas Gulf coast.

Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Aransas Pass

Named for the pass between Mustang and St. Joseph islands, the city of Aransas Pass is located on the mainland, but is connected to Mustang Island and Port Aransas by…

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Cities to Explore

Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Bay City

Bay City was established in 1894, as the seat of Matagorda County. Today it is…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Alvin

Located in northeastern Brazoria County, Alvin was founded in 1876 when the railroad was built…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Baytown

Baytown grew from a small sawmill and store settlement in 1824. Among its early settlers…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Angleton

As the seat of Brazoria County, Angleton was founded in 1890, primarily to provide for…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Blanco

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Bridge City

In southern Orange County, the town was originally called Prairie View for its location on…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Beaumont

"The Museum Capital of Texas," the settlement of Beaumont began when early French and Spanish…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Anahuac

The first permanent settlement in Anahuac was in 1821 when a Spanish fortress, previously established…

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Explore a City Bay City 2 attractions  ·  59 cities in Gulf Coast

Bay City was established in 1894, as the seat of Matagorda County. Today it is a commercial center for farming,…

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