TLDR: Very family-friendly beach with super shallow and calm water plus a playground. $10 daily…read morefee, $40 per year. This beach is perfect for kids, especially toddlers. The water is super shallow (saw people going super far and it was still only up to their knees) and very calm. The sand in the water is also soft and free of rocks (my kids took off their water shoes). The water was warm (end of July) and pretty clean (not clear). It was really clean on the first day we visited and two days later, some seaweed floated in. Ocean conditions change obviously but it was never unpleasant. There's a playground on the beach although we didn't actually go to check it out. $10 daily fee ($40 per year so if you're here for a week or something, consider upgrading to save). It gets crowded on weekends (naturally) so arrive early to secure a parking spot (before 10am is usually a good call). They have indoor bathrooms and showers. Loved this beach! Perfect for a calm beach experience. If you're looking for waves, go to Port Aransas.

This beach is about 2 1/2 hours from my house, is the only place we go at the coast. There's a $10…read moreper car fee or if you frequent you can buy a season pass. Have clean restrooms available, an area for shower and rinsing off. Nice parking, not far to walk to the sand. We love the beach, highly recommend!!

Heads up this is from a view of an overnight camper-…read more Me and my husband were looking for a place to camp near Houston for Christmas Eve night. We looked around Houston and everything was booked or rained out! So we found Goose Island and it had decent reviews! We decided to book a campsite for one night- our campsite was 201. When we arrived my goodness!! I've never seen so many deer - one minute outside of the park, there were about 5 deers hanging out- not scared of me or my car or the noises. It was beautiful! When we entered the park, we first was looking for our campsite and drove in many circles- it was in the "wooded area" so it was a bit hard to find! When we arrived it was around 3pm And we started setting up camp. I am thankful the parking was right in front of the campsite but also that whole area I think 201-204 Is shared. I was lucky it was Christmas so no one else Booked the area next to us but it wouldn't have been as fun if others did! We stayed overnight- everything went well as planned! One thing I didn't like the restrooms were driving distance or a longer walk away but this was an amazing weekend getaway for us! In the morning we checked out the pier area. It was nice and very different than our campsite area! Highly recommend this park even for a daytime park!

We got a site on the beach!! It came with a casita/wind shelter with picnic table. Walked to the…read morelong pier. Very windy the time we spent here but sites are spacious and some not level at all, but all wort effort. Many very large rigs can hang out here and chill, bbq, and fish. Great spot! Texas did it again! Great spot. We pulled in on first come first served basis. And hikes in park too!

Superb service by Staff and keeping the rules for the Pier enforced. On another note!…read more Re:Service Animals on Fulton Fishing Pier. The following is just for information purposes only. ! Having been employed at the Disability Office at one of the Colleges in San Antonio for over five years, I became very familiar with the Federal and Texas ADA LAWS! Further, I am a 100% Disabled Veteran with mobility issues. Your small pet that is decked out with a chest cover that says ADA is not classified as a Service Animal. Look it up on the ADA website and you will find a wealth of information on Service Animals. FYI: I am a Dog lover! Doberman or German Shorthaired are my favorite! Please research the laws before you go. Here is some general information I copied from a website; "Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Texas law, a service animal is defined as a dog (or in some cases, a miniature horse) individually trained to perform specific work or tasks directly related to a person's disability. Emotional support animals are not protected as service animals." When you see people at HEB or Walmart or any other business, with a small animal in their cart or being carried, you can pretty much bet that they are not covered by the ADA. Please take the time to read ADA Laws. One more thing. Any Business can "Trespass" you from their property for any reason. Once they do you must leave the premises.

Went out on a Thursday night and the place was packed. Felt like half the town was there…read moreelbow-to-elbow. The lights on the water were excellent, but all I was pulling up on the sabiki were tiny bait fish -- piggy perch, small whiting, you name it. Basically running a daycare for baby fish under those lights. Dropped $20 on croaker and got nothing out of it. Even tried the artificial fish bites, and still just fed the little guys. Didn't see anyone else land anything worth bragging about either. Honestly, just way too many people for not much action.

Been coming here since 2001. We love the shaded pool, cozy cottages, deck chairs and dock. They are…read morelaid back in many ways that benefit the consumer. However in the last 2 years there have been a few things that could be improved. My biggest thing is the ice machine. The ice machine is gone! They even have the ice scoop still hanging on the wall but no ice machine. No promise of it's return, either. I love Pelican Bay Resort but please fix the ice situation. Great place for families and kids. Awesome pool and trees.

We enjoyed our stay here this past weekend, it was not our first time here. The rooms had a lot of…read moreupdates, was very clean which I really appreciate!! Please change out the American Flag that is tattered that was flying in the front of your property.

DON'T DO It! At least with Doug…read more First off the guide should know when to call it ! If the weather to bad don't go out, instead he took $400 cash and laughed all the way to the bank . No fish, hated to give us good bait like we were stupid! All over my wife and constantly& tell me how to fish all freaking day. Just a conceded,idiot that strokes his own meat like he the man all day!!! My boat the best!!"only one of its kind ",my talk show the best!!, I report all in the world of fishing!!, I run this bay!! Get out of my way !! What a terrible $400 shit show.. Trust me move on ! This guy out for himself and riding his poor wife's bank roll from the location shop she owns. Talked bad to the locals & fishing tournament groups who had the right just as we did to fish all day .. it just got old ! And I'm sure he will respond being the social but he is but I wish someone would of warned me.

Fishing with Captain Doug was an absolute joy and I can't wait for our next trip down to Port A…read more Let me start off by first saying I am afraid of the ocean. My imagination is a little too wild for the open sea and the thought of sharks and wild animals bigger than me freaks me out! When we first started going out on the water, I was nervous. Capt. Doug was awesome though, he gently broke us into deeper and choppier water making sure that both or legs and stomachs could handle the constant movements. It didn't take very long before my husband caught his first fish. Less than a minute actually! He dropped his line in the water, and BAAM!! There was a giant Redfish on the hook. Well after that, we were ready for more. Further and deeper we went until we ended up next to two large shrimping boats. That's when the fun really started. Kingfish, sharks, dolphin, sea turtles. It was like they were putting on a show. I have never had very good experiences at the beach, better yet on the water, but Capt. Doug really knew how to entertain and keep the energy up. I would recommended him to anyone, young or old, man or woman, experienced fishermen or newbies like myself. We had a blast.

We had a great time saw some dolphins, cool birds. The captain and mate were very accommodating…read more Would do again!!

This was fantastic. We got lucky, as the captain proclaimed. The cranes came out to the open beach…read moreand a few of them even flew around for a while. And there were plenty of other birds, including Tri-colored herons and Reddish egrets. Not to mention ospreys and hawks galore. But the captain and the mate were what made it special. They were fun, funny, and incredibly informative. They also made sure we were comfortable and happy. They leant us nice binoculars and had a telescope they would focus on the far-away birds and let us look into. In short, they really cared. They were as nutty about birds as their customers, which is what you want and need for an experience like this. The captain was an aviary scholar who happened to captain a tour boat. Perfect.

I don't put a 5 star review out there often, but if you are looking for a rental, this is the…read moreplace! I called and talked to Hector. He is great to work with and is a great source of information! We rented three kayaks on the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend. We agreed on a time and a place and he was there early with all the gear we agreed to. I coordinated a pick up time when we were done and Hector was on it. The equipment is in great shape and the service is super. I will be back again! Thanks Hector

We had a great time with Coastal Bend Food Bank guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and…read morehelpful. Wonderful wonderful time and you get to be out and about in the marshlands of this area. You see a lot of wildlife.

I love taking SUP yoga with Stacie; she explains everything so well and demonstrates during class!…read moreShe's the best!

Very experiential. Pilates. Yoga. On a dock. By a boat. Watching the sun set. Dimly lit by tea…read morelights and string of lights. Clouds floating by. City skyline lighting up. Small class of 6. Bundled up in our windbreakers, hoodies and thick socks on a windy November evening. What a rush. Loved it!

Took our family for a first windsurfing experience and this spot was the BEST!…read more Excellent gear, relaxed setting, positive and knowledgeable instructor (Dennis)! Ages 11.5 years - 42 years. EVERYONE got up and moving and since there were no other lessons after us, they allowed us to keep practicing until closing!

Out of the many great windsurfing destinations that I have traveled, both in the US and in other…read morecountries, Worldwinds is by far my favorite. Between the super relaxed vibe, the friendly sailing conditions, the excellent selection of quality gear, and the crazy low prices I just find myself returning again and again...and always looking forward to my next visit. Very highly recommend if you want maximum fun at a minimum cost.