$15 dollar parking for the day or $30 for the year. We came and enjoyed volleyball, barbecue and…read moreuno for a nice windy Sunday. Waters are very murky and it was dead blue jellyfish everywhere. Tide was very high coming in, never seen the water so close to the cars. But I wouldn't dare drive a car on that sand. I see people get stuck all the time. It's regular parking at the entrance tho. I love how clean it is and they passed out trash bags to each car. New (not fun) fact... it's rattle snakes at surf side.

I much prefer Surfside beach to Galveston Beach. If you have dogs and you like to bring them with…read moreyou to the beach, this beach is for you. This is very dog friendly and you can pull your car right up to the beach. You do have to keep your dogs on a leash as there are people circling to make sure that you do. I just bring a really long leash for them to be able to run around. My dogs like to run into the water so i have a long leash. Only downside is they don't have really plush sand. So if you go to the beach for the fluffy sand, this is not the place to go. But if you want no nonsense hassle or you don't have to carry all of your stuff miles to the beach just to find a good spot then you would like this beach. Note: there is free parking but we just ended up paying the $15 a day parking because we can pull right up on the beach. They do have an annual option to pay $30 for the whole year which I do think it's worth it if you go more than a couple times a year.

Absolutely the best beach bar none Wild and wooly natural…read moreand free Just like beaches of yonder!drive to get here and definitely stop in when near!

I didn't check out the restrooms but we went to the drive-on part of Quintana Beach. It's…read moreconvenient to be able to park on the beach and hang out with easy access to your car and all your gear. However, compared to Surfside Beach, it seemed to have more trash on and next to the sand, and the sand was hard packed - maybe good for running, sunning yourself, playing games, but not ideal for kids who want to play with the sand and make sand castles for example.

Check out Surfside Oasis & Surfside Oasis Too! Love Love Love this place! These houses are new to…read morethe market & they are wonderful! The pool is awesome & you are literally just steps from the beach. Had a great time with the family! We had both houses & there was plenty of room for everyone. The kitchens in both houses are furnished, have granite countertops & plenty of room. We ate most of our meals out on the deck overlooking the beach. The houses are surrounded by Palm Trees. There are BBQ grills, adirondack chairs, loungers & games for the kids. The big house even has an arcade video game that takes no quarters. New TV's, Direct TV, WiFi & nice furniture. Not your typical Beach House. It is even totally fenced in so we could corral the grandchildren. There was room for all of us to park inside the fenced in area & the guys even parked their boat underneath the house & we could lock the gates for added security. Both houses have outdoor private showers & foot washing stations & outdoor refrigerators so you don't have to go inside to get a beverage. It was great sitting at the swim up table under the umbrella & watching the kids swim. At first glance it seems pricey but when you average out the price it is very affordable. I can't say enough about this place. This is our FAVORITE new vacation spot! We can't wait to go back! :)

Kevin & Steve were wonderful captains and put us on the fish!!! It was an amazing morning on the…read morewater. Steve started to chum and said, "Hopefully, the fish will start coming within an hour." He obviously knew his stuff because were were reeling in monster red drum after monster red drum within the hour. We also caught 3 Atlantic Sharpnose Sharks! We had 3 children on the boat as well and Kevin & Steve are great with families. I've been on other charters where the captains were crude and profane in front of my children, but Kevin & Steve were classy from start to finish. Thank you to Kevin & Steve for an absolutely incredible morning on the water and for making a fish memory that will last a lifetime.

Want to catch some fish? Are you near/visiting Surfside Beach, Texas and want an awesome…read moreexperience with a salt water fishing guide? Then call Surfside Beach Charters! Captain Kevin or Captain Johnny will give you the best experience that you can get in the Surfside/Freeport area without a doubt! We were honored to be aboard with Captain Kevin on "Size Matters" (a fine vessel primarily slated for full-day federal waters fishing trips), the larger of the 2 boats. "Live Action" is the "smaller" vessel, but moreso different by design and primarily for 1/2 day trips in state waters. When you call, you'll hopefully get Sharon (Captain Kevin's wife). She's in control of the calendar/bookings. Should you reach Captain Kevin, he's likely on a trip when you call (esp. if he sounds otherwise preoccupied; and yet we heard him on a call to be so kind answering many other questions that weren't directly related to fishing!). So, should this happen to you, please understand & simply call the other # listed! Oh! I must mention an incredible side note: our trip was delayed! Captain Kevin called me early in the morning of our scheduled afternoon trip. The waters were too rough & wind was bad: he initially cancelled our trip for ALL of our behalves. Turns out, the next day booking cancelled. He called us back to reschedule the trip or to refund our deposit. The timing was right: It was better conditions and we had the time, so we jumped at the rescheduling opportunity! Fishing: what a good guide knows best! Surfside Beach Charters know where to go to catch fish! (I have no intention to slam anyone else, but it's really cool when you pull in & here that "other" charters didn't do or fair as well as we did!) Your capt will ask you your goals and do his best to meet your goals & exceed your expectations. But always know, THEY nor WE are not always able to achieve ALL expectations...that part is up to the fish and the conditions. Our day wasn't the best for some fish, but for others it rocked! Family fishing: 2 parents & 2 kids... our kids were seasick the majority of the time: 1 never saw a fish caught (puking or eyes closed, wishing he stayed home); the other reeled in a few fish, but was reeling over the side of the boat for other reasons! "Sea bands" don't work worth a flip, FYI. I took Dramamine too late (1 hr prior to trip, as directed): be sure to take it at least 3-4 hrs in advance (I was fine for the 2nd half of our trip). Captain Kevin was SO sweet during the wretchedness: he slowed the boat for big waves, did his best maneuvering the waters to minimize "ugliness" (choppy day out there for us!), drove fast when he could, fished "for me" when I needed to gather my composure, and handed over the rod when I was ready...Captain Kevin is da bomb! Saltwater fishing charters are not cheap, but the experience with a solid outfit is worth every penny! Included in the price is filleting your fish caught, and wonderful bounties await as they filled our bellies (with plenty more to come!): Freshly caught fish = the best fish you will ever eat! Be sure to tip your captain well, especially for a successful adventure ($50 = goals achieved; more for "blew my mind awesome!"). We absolutely recommend Surfside Beach Charters for guided saltwater fishing charters: you'll catch fish, you'll be treated professionally/down-to-earth/"real", you have experienced captains, your accommodations are "sea-worthy", you'll be eating well, and the experience is priceless! Thank you, Surfside Beach Charters: you're 1st on the list for our next chartered saltwater fishing expedition! Life memories were made today! May they help make lasting memories for you too!

Our family needed a getaway from our home in Seattle, Washington when good friends pointed us to…read more"Holy Mackerel."As someone who is more a mountain person than a beach person, I didn't know what we should expect, but as we arrived, we were instantly excited to spend a few days at the house! The house itself was welcoming and comfortable from the moment we walked in and the view of the water was a constant treat. We didn't understand how much the close proximity to the beach would shape our time at the house. Since it was so easy to get to the beach and into the water, we relaxed in the surf much more than we expected to. The key words there are "relaxed...more than we expected"! Our first night, as we settled in and noticed the unexpected amenities, we remarked to ourselves, "They thought of everything!" Our older daughter- who is an avid reader- loved the little touches like the reading lights connected to the bunk beds. Frankly, we are not used to being so well taken care of! Our family got to create some easy and meaningful memories during our time at the house. From dinner and games around the family-sized table to quiet moments of reading and reflection on the Adirondack-type chairs on the porches, there are many moments that we will look back on as special times in our lives together as a family. In the background of each of those moments was the thoughtfulness of the hosts who put the house together in such a way that we simply just enjoyed ourselves! We would definitely love to stay at Holy Mackerel again and we highly recommend the house for anyone who wants to enjoy simple comforts and drink deeply of the culture of the Gulf coast.

These reviews have got to be outdated! The next generation has taken over Coastal Sisters. Houses…read moreare well managed. The team is super responsive! Houses are clean. Their individual descriptions and photos seem to match. Nothing edited or fluffed. What you see is what you get. Houses are mix from new to 1960s beach bungalows with lots of character. If there's a problem - unexpectedly the A/C goes out. They are super fast to respond. Hurricane coming in- they will advise you and often work with you. Check out their places. Nice choices. Convenient to Houston and Galveston. Nearby Lake Jackson is brimming with places to shop, eat and street names to amuse you.

All staff is very accommodating . Melissa was very helpful reserving my time there. Excellent…read morelocation and very clean

Spent a week at this property, it is in a beautiful but somewhat remote location. Important things…read moreto know about this property...you have two flights of stairs just to enter the unit along with a flight up to the bedrooms, and the internet (WiFi) connectivity is very poor but I was able to maintain 5G connectivity with my cell phone. The 2-bedroom unit was clean and has pretty much everything you need for an extended stay. The bed was comfortable, plenty of hot water, and you can walk to the beach. I enjoyed the balconies where you could enjoy the view of the ocean, and the seclusion allows you to walk for miles or drive on the beach. The living room furniture is a bit dated and could use updating. Communication with the resort and Melissa was excellent answering questions and providing information and assistance when needed.