Houston Area Beaches

[SneakyPhil]

I know Houston proper doesn't have beaches but we live in Katy and thinking about a day trip to the beach. A couple of years ago we went out to Surfside and it wasn't too bad. Will be in the wife's 2wd Expedition so don't want to get in a place where we will end up stuck. Where would you go that's within an hour or so of Houston for a day trip?

[Bucknaked]

There is a place called Galveston! Steer clear of the pass with that 2 wheel drive !

[KevinAndy]

I love going to to Surfside for the day with my boys. We usually go further down past where you need a permit. I could sit under the shade tent all day when the weather is nice. I wish I hadn't turned my nose up at for so many years.

[Hooverfb]

I love going to to Surfside for the day with my boys. We usually go further down past where you need a permit. I could sit under the shade tent all day when the weather is nice. I wish I hadn't turned my nose up at for so many years.

Surfside or crystal beach. Crystal beach is a bit further

[lovemylegacy]

Head South till you hit water

[CaptainDave]

What about Quintana Beach? Just on the other side of the Freeport channel from Surfside. I'm pretty sure there still is a county park there and the entrance fee is probably $5-10 per vehicle.

Obviously Galveston is an option, but it can be a pain to get down there. If Galveston, there are a couple parks on the West side, just a mile or 2 off the seawall. They used to be called pocket parks and had parking, restrooms, rinse off area, etc.

If you are insistent on driving on the beach, then surfside down the bluewater highway is probably your best bet. There are a few access points, but the sand does have some soft spots up by the road.

[3rdCoastHunter]

I45 is construction he** . If I was in Katy I’d drive straight south through country roads to get to Sargent

[Bucknaked]

I45 is construction he** . If I was in Katy I’d drive straight south through country roads to get to Sargent

The beaches at Sargent are not 2 wheel friendly and have a lot of debris on them right now!

[Ginja Ninja]

Was at Crystal Beach all last week. 2wd will be no problem. Stop at any gas station and you can get a 2021 permit for $10.

I love going down there, but man I wish people would pick up after themselves. It's why we can't have nice things.

[3rdCoastHunter]

Ah heck I missed the part about 2WD

[K. Lane]

be cautious around Galveston, Crystal Beack, Bolivar..... there have been SEVERAL cases of flesh eating virus recently...one death from it a week or two ago.

not really trying to scare anyone but, keep it in mind

[SneakyPhil]

Been to Galveston a couple of times but not for the beach. The water never looked inviting.

[txpitdog]

My wife likes Stewart Beach for a no effort enjoyable day. I like Matagorda, and if you are in Katy it is more worth it to just go to Matagorda

[Neck]

2WD is fine down around access points 3, 4 and 5 in Surfside. Sand is packed down hard.
We did not go down to 1 or 2 or the paid access so not sure about those.

[WItoTX]

Was at Crystal Beach all last week. 2wd will be no problem. Stop at any gas station and you can get a 2021 permit for $10.

I love going down there, but man I wish people would pick up after themselves. It's why we can't have nice things.

That's the truth. We do the unpaid Surfside often, and the amount of garbage there this year has been bad. I've also seen more campers this year than every before. Where there used to be two or three, there is 5-10 now.

be cautious around Galveston, Crystal Beack, Bolivar..... there have been SEVERAL cases of flesh eating virus recently...one death from it a week or two ago.

We don't hear much about this anymore. I thought that was only a concern if you were in the brackish water, not salt water?