It's the time of year again when many people start thinking about where to take their summer vacation. Soon kids will be out of school for the summer and you know it would feel great to go down to the gulf and enjoy the beach. Down here in Texas it's sunny every day right now and the water feels amazing at about 75F degrees. All you really need to do is decide which of the three major beach towns you'd like to visit: Galveston, Corpus Christi, or South Padre.
Galveston:
Galveston, Texas is a really fun place to visit. This is a little island at the very bottom of Texas and it has a really fun atmosphere. There's an annual bike rally that draws more bikers than any other bike rally in the state. There's almost always something going on at The Strand, a road that runs through the center of downtown Galveston, and tons of shops for you to browse through. The attitude of all the shop owners and residents is really pleasant and laid back. On top of all this is the quick access to the beach and several beaches to choose from. If you want to learn how to surf, Galveston is a great place to get started.
Corpus Christi:
Corpus Christi, Texas is another prime beach town on the Gulf of Mexico that you should consider visiting. This is a much larger city than Galveston with a variety of people and businesses. There are plenty of hotels to stay in during your visit. If you want to stay downtown you might consider staying in one of the Omni Hotels. If you're going to Corpus Christi to surf or learn to surf, you might want to stay in a hotel on North Padre Island. There are numerous events to check into during your stay in Corpus Christi; you're guaranteed to not be bored during your vacation.
South Padre Island:
South Padre Island, Texas is another island further south than Galveston and very close to the border of Mexico. This island also has a pleasant atmosphere and numerous shops for you to visit and hotels to stay in. Anyone looking to surf in Texas that is already experienced in the sport will want to strongly consider taking their coastal surf trip in South Padre. The beaches in South Padre enjoy 8-12 foot waves year round, and up to 15 foot waves in tropical storm conditions.
Galveston:
Galveston, Texas is a really fun place to visit. This is a little island at the very bottom of Texas and it has a really fun atmosphere. There's an annual bike rally that draws more bikers than any other bike rally in the state. There's almost always something going on at The Strand, a road that runs through the center of downtown Galveston, and tons of shops for you to browse through. The attitude of all the shop owners and residents is really pleasant and laid back. On top of all this is the quick access to the beach and several beaches to choose from. If you want to learn how to surf, Galveston is a great place to get started.
Corpus Christi:
Corpus Christi, Texas is another prime beach town on the Gulf of Mexico that you should consider visiting. This is a much larger city than Galveston with a variety of people and businesses. There are plenty of hotels to stay in during your visit. If you want to stay downtown you might consider staying in one of the Omni Hotels. If you're going to Corpus Christi to surf or learn to surf, you might want to stay in a hotel on North Padre Island. There are numerous events to check into during your stay in Corpus Christi; you're guaranteed to not be bored during your vacation.
South Padre Island:
South Padre Island, Texas is another island further south than Galveston and very close to the border of Mexico. This island also has a pleasant atmosphere and numerous shops for you to visit and hotels to stay in. Anyone looking to surf in Texas that is already experienced in the sport will want to strongly consider taking their coastal surf trip in South Padre. The beaches in South Padre enjoy 8-12 foot waves year round, and up to 15 foot waves in tropical storm conditions.
