Coast

You’ll Feel Right at Home in This Small-Town Beach Community

May 23, 2018 | By Emily Roberts Stone, Executive Editor.

Our annual Coastal Issue is different than the one we had in mind when we began planning it last summer. The impact of Hurricane Harvey on coastal communities was so severe it left many people uncertain about the coming tourism season. In many of these small towns, tourism is the primary industry and vital to their recovery. We quickly realized one way we could help: spreading the word that beloved destinations like Port Aransas and Rockport-Fulton are ready for visitors.

Main Street: Seawall Boulevard

December 16, 2016 | By Lori Moffatt

Galveston’s Seawall Boulevard stretches for more than 10 miles along the Gulf of Mexico, offering access to hotels, resorts, restaurants, and attractions, as well as beaches for swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, kite-flying, boogie-boarding, and other activities.

Park the Car and See Galveston Island by Bicycle

May 11, 2016 | By

Lucky us: A brilliantly sunny morning greets us on the day we plan to see Galveston by bicycle. It’s been years since I’ve looked at my favorite island from a bike seat, and I’m eager to revisit the sensory experience of taking in the sights and sounds and smells of a place that’s at once so historic and vibrant.

Daytripper: Corpus Christi

May 21, 2014 | By Chet Garner

There’s no denying that Corpus Christi is one of the most beloved destinations in Texas, and for good reason. However, among the well-known  ways to pass a day on the bay, Corpus Christi is packed with plenty of hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path surprises.

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