Crystal Beach, the area along the Gulf of Mexico where most people ... The tide rushing right up to the door of our camper while camping on Crystal Beach in Texas.Photo byRebecca Blackwell ...

There are miles of sandy shores, gentle Gulf of Mexico breezes ... the beach is a perfect way to enjoy a summer getaway in Texas. Yes, camping at Port Aransas Beach is allowed on most portions ...

and so many of the thousands of visitors each year make a point to spend time on one or more of the approximately seven public beaches that stretch 32 miles across the Gulf Coast shorelines.

With more than 350 miles of coastline along the Gulf of Mexico's teal and emerald water, Texas is home to plenty of beach vacation options. In fact, the state's beach towns offer some of the top ...