Within a short drive from Houston, there are many beaches where you can experience both the fun activities or relax enjoying the waves. Let's take a look at the awesome beaches in Houston.
East Beach - A happening beach!
One of the most active beaches located on the eastern end of Galveston and approximately 50 miles from Houston.
This beach is famous for sand castling, adventure activities, and various live entertainment and events. And, a cherry on the top, East Beach is alcohol-friendly too!
Don't miss the Annual Sandcastle Competition held at this beach at the end of summer.
Stewart Beach - Family-friendly beach!
A family-friendly beach where your kids would love playing with the sparkling white sand.
This beach has ample options to entertain you including showers, concessions, chair and umbrella rentals, children playgrounds, volleyball courts, gift shops, and cafes.
Sylvan Beach Park - A breezy experience
This is a fun-filled beach where you can enjoy fishing and boating, indulge in lunch on the park's picnic tables, and your kids can play in the playgrounds.
The best part of this beach is - it's seaweed free, and waves are comparatively calmer and smaller than many other beaches nearby.
Surfside Beach - A beach to sharpen one's surfing skills!
This beach is surrounded by several rivers and bays that offer splendid panoramas while enjoying the waves.
If you are a beginner at surfing, you should consider this beach as the waves are not too high and quite consistent.
Bolivar Peninsula - A beach with a surprise for bird and wildlife enthusiasts!
This is a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of cities, and to experience the sun and sand in tranquility. Suck your feet in the soft sands, build a sandcastle, catch some waves on your surfboard, kayak along the coastline, or try your luck at fishing.
Bolivar Peninsula is a treat for bird enthusiasts, this region has incredible biodiversity that invites an array of migrant birds to the shoreline especially in the fall and winter.
El Jardin Beach, Seabrook - A quiet beach to enjoy your own company!
Most of the time, this beach is less crowded and quiet, you can take advantage of this to have a quick trip with your family and pets (as it is a pet-friendly beach).
Relax while sunbathing, listening to the melody of waves, having a barbecue, and don't forget to click some awesome photographs.