Are you a Black Southern Belle looking for a beautiful beach getaway? Add Texas to that list of beach getaways and be pleasantly surprised this summer. Find tons of new scenery on the coast of Texas that is fun and a little closer to home.
For years Texas has been branded by the infamous Cowboy boots and hats. Before I moved to Texas, I thought everyone rode horses and traveled by dirt road. This misconception hides the beautiful beaches hiding in the Lone Star state. Texas has over 600 miles of the Gulf of Mexico riddled with tourist towns and adventures. Check out the 5 Main Beach Getaways in Texas and get ready for some more BSB travel.
Corpus Christi/Aransas Bay
Corpus Christi and the Aransas Bay area are just a ferry ride away from each other. In this small and energetic city you will always find something to do and new adventures to explore. The Corpus Christi/Aransas Bay area includes lots of beautiful beach scenery, fresh air, tourist shopping, and amazing food. It can be the perfect beach getaway for a couple or the whole family.
South Padre Island
South Padre Island  is the southern most beach in Texas. Known as the cleanest beach in Texas, the island is also the world’s longest barrier beach in the world. This picture perfect beach should be put on all black southern belles’ bucket list for travel sites.
South Padre Island is the go to place for Spring Break in Texas. Thousands flock to the clear beaches for the resorts, waterparks, and southern fun in the sun.
Galveston Islands
Galveston Islands are only about 50 miles away from Houston, TX. The islands provides an oasis in close proximity to the fourth largest city in America. Although Galveston, TX was created as an economic gold mine in the 19th century, it has become one of the most popular destinations for tourist in Texas. Attractions such as Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier and Schlitterbahn Waterpark keep the destination crowded with tourists year-round.
Bay Area, Houston
Get ready to indulge the perfect Gulf Coast adventures in Bay Area Houston known as “the boating capital of Texas”.
Bay Area Houston consists of five cities: Kemah, League City, Nassau Bay, Seabrook, and Houston. Only 15 miles outside of Houston, TX, this area stretches over 35 miles down the Gulf Coast. Visit the Kemah Boardwalk and Space Center Houston on your Texas beach getaway.
Spring Break 2015, my boyfriend and I drove down to Bay Area Houston for the weekend. We got a great deal on Booking.com for a nearby hotel and spent the weekend on Kemah Boardwalk. It was absolutely beautiful and a great weekend getaway on a budget.
Port Arthur
If your visiting the Gulf Coast, head east and check out Port Arthur , the home of natures beaches, water activities, and Cajun culture. Only a few miles north of the Gulf of Mexico, Port Arthur is one of Texas’ most famous beach getaways.
The town provides visitor’s with plenty of water for  boating, fishing, birdwatching, and much more of nature’s activities. Plan your beach getaway to Port Arthur and enjoy the serene vibes of a Texas paradise.
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