Not your typical beach in more ways than one. Sand is a shell beach that only occurs naturally in…read morea few other places that here in the states. A beach you can still drive on, and you camp on which are far and few remaining that are not privately owned. The county has made many improvements to the public facilities, but so much more needs to be done because of erosion. People are friendly and helpful because all enjoy the beauty of the area of the central coast of Texas.

Magnolia beach is a beach close to Port Lavaca that is a nice retreat from the hustle and bustle of…read morecity life. I enjoy riding electric bikes on the beach and down to the Indianola beach with the historical marker and monument. It is a great place for fishing and crabbing. Also the beach allows camping and there are several bed and breakfast spots if you need a place to stay. It is pet friendly.

Fantastic! This is definitely a hidden gem. Fishing is on point. You can really go a long way on…read morethis beach, great spot to relax and get away from it all for awhile.

What a better way to cool off yourself! Matagorda Beach is a 58 mile of beach. You can choose to…read morestay for the day or up to 72 hrs. All you need is to buy the annual pass at any store for $10. We got our pass from the visitor center and the gas station nearby also sells them. There are part of the beach that has soft sand, so a 4wheel drive would nice but not necessary. Bring a shovel incase you get stuck. Also, no bathroom by the beach and the closest one I saw was by the visitor center. There is an RV park next to the visitor center if you plan stay longer and comfortable. It's a 3.5 hr drive from Killeen which is way closer than San Padre and get the same experience. Will definitely take the kiddos for camping when the weather cools off and hurricane season is over.

Really enjoyed the large park with scenic views of the lake. Not entirely dog friendly depending on…read morethe breed and there are stickers in grass everywhere! Would I come back? Maybe but not for awhile

We love Brackenridge Campground Stay here all the time…read more The staff is friendly yet professional I love the constant security patrol and the fireworks show last night (7-4) was awesome! My only complaint is that the laundry needs to be upgraded

I would have never known this was a place you could go eat. Stayed in Port LaVaca and was googling…read moreplaces to eat. What caught my attention was the out door tables where you could also fish! We don't fish, but we like to people watch. :). Super friendly staff. A little cute shop for some souvenirs, not a whole lot but still 'd. You could just drink and hang out. We don't drink either, lol but the music was nice, food was delicious. We had the crab cake, chips with salsa & queso, he had the cheeseburger and fries, and I had the shrimp taco. Nothing disappointed. Lived watching the fishermen do their thing. Would visit again!

Paradise on earth! Best place to catch a big fish and they have the best seafood! Love their shrimp…read moretacos and Ty's pizza 10/10

Love Matagorda ... Staff were incredible l, super nice, friendly, place was super clean -welcoming-…read moretried to help us after night one with a choice in pillows ours were rocks :( the other's were too :( location perfect food at cafe great but the bed..... oh my... no sleep can ruin a trip... we left a day early

My Wife and I went down to Matagorda for a flounder gigging trip and stayed at the lodge 2 nights…read more This was place was perfect! The property was very clean and the rooms were very nice. Really like the 2 story deck and fireplaces. Cassady's next door was amazing for breakfast and lunch. Wide variety on the menu and the coffee was great too. This place is a step above the others in Matagorda.

The motel is just a few blocks from all of the restaurants, bars and the marina. The rooms are…read moreclean and spacious, with each room having a refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. The rooms are affordable and the beds are very comfortable. The current owners took over in 2014 and have made several improvements, adding a pavilion with two barbecue pits. There was plenty of space to park our boat and we were told the crime rate in Matagorda is very low. The people we met at the three local bars (all within walking distance) were very welcoming and friendly.

The mattress was 4 inches tall with spring in it. I'm in so much pain from the bed I left a day…read moreearly lost 100 bucks but I couldn't stay. Was horrible. The location is only thing it has going. I don't recommend. I'm not a high class hotel person I just need a bed and shower but not here. And shower ran for almost 15 minutes before got warm. I don't recommend. The owner is nice but I didn't get a refund. But I want to warn others.

We initially planned a trip here to camp of the beach and once we arrived, we discovered that…read moregetting an RV on the beach here is impossible, even though other online sites recommend it, you heard the truth here on Yelp... it's nearly impossible to pull an RV onto the beach without risking getting stuck in the sand of the entrance. They do allow you to overnight camp in the parking lot area. And there is a campground (for a fee) that is basically the same thing, but with water and electric hookups. We came expecting to boondock, so we had our own power and a full water tank, so the parking lot area was fine for us. There was one other RV in the same area, so we weren't the only ones and it definitely wasn't crowded. The beach area here runs along the Colorado River. The one lane entry point to the beach area from the parking lot has soft sand. It seems like a lot of the sand was placed there to deter people from driving onto the beach area. Once you reach the beach, the sand is solid and can easily withstand an RV. It's all in that entry point that made it iffy and we just didn't risk driving across, getting stuck and blocking in all of the people who were already parked there, on the beach just before sundown. The most amazing thing about the park is the view of the Colorado River, where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. I'm not sure what they call it, but there are huge square boulders placed as a dam of sorts. I walked all the way to the end right at sunset and watched the waves crash from the ocean onto the pier area, into the river. It was one most memorable moments of my entire two week road trip. The park itself has several covered pavilion/picnic areas. Each has a picnic table and a trash can. There is another pier area to the left of the park, I didn't walk along that way. Also, there is Matagorda Beach about a mile up the road. There you have access to the Atlantic Ocean, but you have to have a parking pass and it was super crowded. Here, at Jetty Park, you don't have to have a parking pass. There's also a nature center in the same parking lot area. It also has a gift shop. The attendant lady was super nice and informative about the area... she was the one who told me that I would need a parking pass to go to Matagorda Beach and that the closest place to purchase a parking pass was at Stanleys Grocery, just before the bridge.

Welcome to where the Colorado River meets the Gulf of Mexico. (Managed by the Lower Colorado River…read moreAuthority) A must stop to get acquainted with the area. Friendly welcome in a clean open architecture place replete with a touch tank for fish and juvenile Blue crabs and education station w labeled skeleton remains and sea shells. Some items in display are touch by seeing only, but well posted. Parents, take advantage of this little gem, the welcome center, for your group of little learners (see chalkboard photo of activities). Joyful children skipped along. Staff says enjoy your stay here! But please only swim in the river. Consistently many deaths / drownings beachside in the gulf due to strong rip tides. A cautionary tale, signs are posted but ignored at your own risk. Death aside, the park is a beautiful place to explore. There's a mini put put golf steps outside the welcome center. What a nice treat. Need Caffeinating? The Welcome Center has coffee, some snacks for sale. It also has a bathroom! Oh! and gift shop, but sadly I didn't venture in due to my time schedule, but the gift shop looked inviting. Staff encountered are friendly and knowledgeable. So come on in get out of the hot Texas sun! Expand the enjoyment of your stay at the Gulf or the Colorado River by cooling off and planning and appreciating the uniqueness of this special park . You will leave richer, and knowledgable. And maybe find something for everyone. Best to you!