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Texas Beach Vacation Idea #1:
A great spot for your family beach vacation is Surfside, Texas. Located about 50 miles from Houston, this island has 21 miles of beach along the upper Gulf Coast. You will find excellent surfing for all levels of experience along with plenty of beach activities. Surfside has four public parks where you can relax and enjoy the facilities for picnicking and outdoor family activities like nature walks, birding, fishing & boating.

Beach Vacation Ideas in Texas #2:
Corpus Christi is probably the most popular beach destination in Texas. With over 113 miles of beach it’s no wonder. It has a wonderful location on the Gulf of Mexico near the world renowned San Padre National Seashore where you will find another 70 miles of beautiful beaches. Malaquite Beach is one of the best and it is not as crowded as other Corpus Christi beaches. Padre Island has a great beach and is also excellent for camping. The vast opportunities for fun in the sun and outdoor play make Corpus Christi one of the best family vacation ideas for Texas all year round.

Beach Vacation Ideas in Texas #3:
Crystal Beach is located on a narrow barrier peninsula outside Galveston Bay on the Gulf of Mexico. Crystal Beach is one of five small resort communities on the peninsula. It caters to the summer beach enthusiasts and has hundreds of beach houses available for rent.

Texas Beach Vacation Idea #4:
Stewart Beach, Galveston, is a top family beach vacation idea in Texas. This beach park sponsors family-oriented events such as volleyball tournaments, sandcastle competitions, and concerts throughout the summer season. There’s a playground for the children. Have some fun in the life-size maze, Amaz’N Texas, the miniature-golf course Neptune’s Kingdom, amusement park, bumper boats, and water coaster. Stewart Beach is clean and uncrowded.

Texas Beach Vacation Idea #5:
Mustang State Park is on the Gulf of Mexico at Port Aransas. The park has about 5 miles of very nice beach. Along with swimming and sunbathing you can enjoy camping, picnicking, fishing, hiking and mountain biking on the beach. Mustang State Park is also a great vacation idea for bird-watching as this coastal barrier island attracts a large number of migratory waterfowl and songbirds.

Beach Vacation in Texas #6:
There are many vacation spots in Texas for families, such as South Padre Island Beach which is located way out on the southern most tip of Texas. It was rated by the Travel Channel as the third best beach in the country. It’s a great family vacation idea because of all the year-round activities available. It is one of the world's top windsurfing destinations and it’s great for kiteboarding too. The warm Gulf water and gentle waves make it an excellent family surfing vacation idea. You can also ride horses on the beach! Sounds like fun. South Padre Island is the home of Schlitterbahn Beach Water Park with family water attractions and the world's largest surfing ride.

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