Austiners: Best, Closest Gulf Beach?

[Austin97]

Originally Posted by newrrmom

S6Sputnik-was that not stopping?? we are headed out that way soon, and recommendations of good rest. on the way, almost there, NONchain>>

That is a pretty typical time, I would say that is without stopping.

[MJinAustin]

Originally Posted by love roses

The beaches don't suck, unless you're expecting blue water and white sand.

Uh....I think that's what most people expect when they go to the beach. I can't stand the Galveston beaches. Full of funky smelling seaweed covered in flies. I'd never go in the water because it's baby-$$$$ brown and you can't see in it.

If you're from Florida or Southern California, you'll think the Galveston (and most of the rest of the Texas coast - with the possible exception of S Padre) beaches are really disgusting.

[love roses]

I should have added tropical beaches just like in Mexico and Hawaii and Jamaica. I think only beach snobs worry about those things. I'm not a beach snob, but I do claim to be a beer snob just so you know I'm only being a bit sarcastic.

[S6Sputnik]

Originally Posted by Austin97

That is a pretty typical time, I would say that is without stopping.

Yes that is correct 3.5 hours would be without stopping or a short non meal stop and relatively close to the posted speed limits depending on traffic.
As for a place to rest??? how tired do you get from driving <4hrs? I cannot help you with that one sorry.

[LsVillatoro]

i was born in Galveston and u have to look for the right spot... Our Family has a hidden spot not many knows about it but its great and its about 3 hrs away

[southdown]

Mustang Island National Park, Texas

"Off the Gulf Coast of Texas, easy to get to from the town of Corpus Christi, Mustang Island is actually on Northern Padre Island, a long finger of land that runs from Corpus to Mexico. Part wildlife preserve and part proper beach, it is only occasionally crowded, and has a fantastic combination of sandy beach, huge beautiful dunes, assorted wildlife, and inland marshes (great for kayaking).
It's not a good beach for surfing, really, but is a great one for getting a tan, bird-watching, camping out, boating, and getting away from other people if need be, since it pretty much runs halfway down the Texas coastline - which, if you haven't noticed, is extremely long."

from The World's Best Beaches BBC - h2g2 - The World's Best Beaches