What is the best beach in Texas? (Houston, Corpus Christi: rental car, rental)

[MarshaBrady1968]

Originally Posted by texasdiver

I've been to Port A a few times with the family. My biggest complaint is all the driving on the beach. Don't really feel that safe with my small kids with all the vehicles moving up and down the beach, and it's harder to keep track of them with all the vehicles blocking the view.

Are there beaches or beach towns in Texas where one can rent a condo on a nice beach where there aren't vehicles driving up and down the beach? I've not been to any other Texas beaches but most of the places I've been in Florida like Destin and Sarasota don't allow vehicles on the beaches.

I grew up in Corpus, and back then we thought it was really cool that we were one of 2 beaches that where one could drive one's car right up to the water. When I go back for vacation sometimes, I think" what were we thinking???
It is both hideous, treacherous to preservation of the flora and fauna, and yes, unsafe.
I believe So Padre does not allow driving on the beach.
I do like the vibe of Port A, being a native Corpus Christian, and all, but do agree that Texas beaches pale in comparison to almost all other Gulf beaches. Some of it is just mother nature, but in some areas, maybe we could have tried a little harder (?)

[gguerra]

Originally Posted by MarshaBrady1968

I grew up in Corpus, and back then we thought it was really cool that we were one of 2 beaches that where one could drive one's car right up to the water. When I go back for vacation sometimes, I think" what were we thinking???
It is both hideous, treacherous to preservation of the flora and fauna, and yes, unsafe.
I believe So Padre does not allow driving on the beach.
I do like the vibe of Port A, being a native Corpus Christian, and all, but do agree that Texas beaches pale in comparison to almost all other Gulf beaches. Some of it is just mother nature, but in some areas, maybe we could have tried a little harder (?)

South Padre has both. The city of So. Padre, where all of the hotels are located does not allow driving, north of that, there is driving allowed and it extends to the end of South Padre where the Port Mansfield jetties are located or about 30 miles or so. The same can be said of North Padre down to the same jetties but that stretch of beach is about 100 miles or so. It's great for camping, fishing etc and is sparse at best, you will be hard pressed to find many people.

[KerrTown]

Galveston.

Originally Posted by gguerra

For that matter, Hawaii, it's still the US. The thread is about Texas.

Waikiki is fake! The tour guide told me the (sad) truth.

Can't stand the Texas heat or the Gulf humidity anymore! I'll be enjoying Malibu's natural air conditioning this summer instead.

[gguerra]

Originally Posted by KerrTown

Galveston.



Waikiki is fake! The tour guide told me the (sad) truth.

Can't stand the Texas heat or the Gulf humidity anymore! I'll be enjoying Malibu's natural air conditioning this summer instead.

I don't know what you mean about Waikiki and that's far from the only beach in HI. As for Malibu, yeah it's nice but the water is freezing. I was there last year in May and from all of the fires, floods etc. since then, it has taken a beating.

[C24L]

Originally Posted by gguerra

Just in case you didn't notice, the thread you replied to (and so did I) is 9 years old. No matter, the topic is still relevant.

CD encourages replying to old threads.

[gguerra]

Originally Posted by C24L

CD encourages replying to old threads.

Really? Where did you read (or hear) that?

I know one problem with doing that, is that the OP will probably never know that he/she got responses to the original question or comment.

It's kind of like when someone starts a thread and never checks back. I've seen it many times.

[C24L]

Originally Posted by gguerra

Really? Where did you read (or hear) that?

its at the bottom of every old thread.

[gguerra]

Originally Posted by C24L

its at the bottom of every old thread.

You mean like this one? Please point it out.

[RJ312]

South Padre

[C24L]

Originally Posted by gguerra

You mean like this one? Please point it out.

well its not at the bottom of this one because i revived it but once you get to the 3rd page and on its at the bottom of every old thread on the last page.