21 Best Beaches in Texas

4. Mustang Island

Mustang Island, a barrier island immediately east of Corpus Christi, is a popular beach resort for families and energetic tourists. At this beach, surfing and camping are popular activities, while kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding are available on the Mustang Island State Park Paddling Trail (a 20-mile network of shallow-water canals). On the island’s 18-plus kilometers of gorgeous sands, you can stretch out and look for turtles, dolphins, and birds if you don’t want to work up a sweat.

The beach is ranked 4th on our list of 21 Best Beaches in Texas.