Here are 10 of the best Texas beaches, plus fun things to do at each.

The free center will teach visitors about local wildlife rehabilitation and conservation.

Youll find plentiful visitor amenities here, including volleyball courts and playgrounds, along with a beach walking trail.

Sunset on South Padre Island Beach in Texas

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Visitors report being able to swim near the occasional dolphin that makes its way here.

This is the only site that permits tent camping in Galveston.

Its also the site of the largest natural disaster in U.S. history:the 1900 storm.

Matagorda Bay, Oyster Lake, Texas

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you could explore both of these historic events and more throughout the island.

Visitors can explore the lighthouse daily to see it up close.

Surfside Beach is one of the places in Texas where it’s possible for you to gocrabbing.

Smooth water at the beach in Port Aransas at sunset, Texas

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Youll need a state fishing license to do so, but its an activity you might do year round.

It also remains relatively uncrowded compared to other popular Texas beaches.

The four miles of resacas are freshwater channels that were formerly part of the Rio Grande.

Sunrise over St. Jose Island, Texas

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Sunrise over Whitecap Beach, Texas

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Pier and beach umbrella at Rockport Beach, Texas

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The wetlands of Galveston Island State Park, Texas

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Sunrise coming up over Malaquite Beach, Texas

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South Padre Island Beach, Texas

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Sunrise at Surfside Beach in Texas

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Boca Chia, beach, Texas

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