Cynthia Drake

 

On a glorious sunny day with crashing Gulf of Mexico waves in front of me, I spread out my beach blanket and giggled at a cranky-faced seagull — we were the only two occupants for miles of beachfront, and it was pretty darn blissful.

Texans occasionally downplay their beaches (they may not always stack up to some of the best beaches in certain other states), but if you know where to go, Texas beaches can be quite lovely and ideal for an afternoon of sunbathing or a weeklong Texas beach getaway.

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