For an ideally relaxing seaside vacation in the Lone Star State, visitors will find the village of Surfside Beach Texas to be just what the doctor ordered. Surfside Beach Texas is located approximately 175 miles east of Austin, 60 miles south of Houston and just 35 miles down the coast from Galveston, making it a popular getaway for Texans looking to escape these more populated areas. Non-Texans alike will appreciate the village’s serene atmosphere and its picturesque settings. Void of the high-rise condo’s and beach hotels that characterize many other popular beach destinations in the United States, Surfside Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere that is sure to meet the needs of those looking to mix fun with relaxation.

Surfside Beach Texas offers an array of recreational possibilities for visitors, such as fishing, shelling, sunning, and surfing, when the waves are up. For a bit of exercise, jogging the miles of packed sand beaches at Surfside offer the perfect “trail”. The sand is ideal for running, and the fresh sea breezes off the Gulf of Mexico are invigorating. Anglers can cast their lines along the shorelines of Surfside Beach Texas, or book a deep sea fishing charter to access some of the best fishing along the Gulf Coast. Among the fish you can expect to hook while fishing off of Surfside include Snapper, Amberjack, Tuna and Grouper, among others.  It is important to note that as of September 1, 2007, anyone fishing offshore in Texas will be required to acquire a Texas fishing license, as well as a saltwater stamp.

Bird watching is another popular activity in and around Surfside Beach Texas, with an abundance of native and migratory species that help to make Surfside one of the top birding sites according to the Audubon Society. Some of the best Texas scuba diving can also be found near Surfside, with the Flower Garden Banks ranking among the top dive sites with its gorgeous coral reefs that begin spawning in August. For more outdoor recreation, visitors to Surfside Beach can head out to either Brazos Bend State Park or the closer Verner-Hogg Plantation State Park, both found northwest of Surfside along highway 36. Golfers will find ample opportunities to enjoy a slice of Texas golf in nearby Lake Jackson, Freeport and West Columbia. There’s just simply so much to do in and around Surfside Beach that it is easy to understand why it continues to emerge among the top vacation spots in Texas.