Texas

Another good beach option for families is South Padre Island, Texas, where most of the accommodations are condominium properties perfect for large families.  Some of the kid-friendly attractions here include Dolphin Watch tours, sandcastle lessons, the Sea Turtle Art Trail, and the Isla Blanca Water Park.

Galveston Island is another destination with beautiful beaches on the Texas gulf coast.  Galveston Island State Park is the place for nature lovers, offering fishing, birding, hiking and biking along the many wildlife trails in this 2,000 acre protected ecosystem.  Enjoy a day at East Beach with its nostalgic pavilion and boardwalk. The Moody Gardens Spa and Convention Center has something to entertain every member of the family – zoo animals in authentic environments, an extensive water park and lazy river, 3D and 4D movie theaters, ropes course and zipline, an impressive seaside golf course, and a paddlewheel tour boat.