This is the beach we visit when in Corpus. Last visit was July 4th weekend. Convenient as you can…read morepark your car on the shore making it easy to unload and pack it in when you're ready. We typically park our car in reverse so we can set up the chairs/cooler out in front of the trunk facing the ocean. Makes for easy access to the shore. Everyone is respectable with cleanliness and ensuring trash/debris are thrown in the garbage cans and not littering. We always meet some friendly people here where we share some beverages and beach space with. Quite a community here. Don't forget your beach parking permit; you can purchase it when you enter ($12 for the year).

We came here on a Saturday in mid May and while there were lots of cars and people, it didn't feel…read morethat crowded and everyone was friendly and polite. We were able to set up our canopy and enjoy our 4 yo playing in the sand and in the shallow waters. It was nice because the waves aren't too crazy and it's actually very shallow for a while. The beach parking permit ($12) also could be purchased right in the front so you didn't need to stop by a gas station prior to coming. I would definitely recommend this beach and hope to come back again soon!

Cons: small, sand is a bit rough, a few feet out into the water is rocky…read more Pros: it's a beach downtown! Warm water. Clean and quiet. I'm on the hunt for a beach in mainland USA that is in an urban or downtown walkable area, has warm water, has ground level housing, and basically had everything I want right next to the beach. This is a very rare and difficult thing to find. Miami is all sky scrapers. Southern Cali the water is cold. Northern Cali it's even colder. The gulf has great water but it's often rural, swamp, or spring break. Pan handle is beautiful sand but not much city/urban areas by the water. So, enter Corpus Christi. Downtown, on the water, in the gulf. There are much better beaches if you drive out to the island. But if you want to be in the heart of town, McGee beach gives you a worthwhile option. It's a small little beach that isn't great. The beach itself is a bit lame I guess if you're comparing to proper beaches. The great benefit here is its right next to a park, basketball courts, Whataburger and lots of little businesses in walking area. I was there in the winter and it was very quiet. Just a few people walking here and there. It was first Friday so the night time bright crowds of young people and families. Look, the beach is just a tiny little section of sand and water. But given how unique and rare it is to find this combination of factors: beach, decent size town, downtown, marina, park, and food all in one area, I'm gonna give McGee a cool 4 stars. The vibe is very relaxing and would be perfect for a romantic walk at sunset or a morning bike ride.

My family spent the weekend here in Corpus and this beach is right outside the hotel we stayed at…read more Love how this beach is near downtown along with some food places (including food trucks) and can see all the boats towards the side. It was a cute little beach and didn't have many crowds thankfully so can enjoy it in peace. The sand wasn't too bad honestly though there was some trash along the shoreline which is unfortunate. When you do walk into the water there are shells and rocks that maybe hurt to walk in but once you pass that small section, you just feel nice soft sand on your feet. Just wear water shoes if needed. My nephew did find some little hermit crabs but they never bothered us and we're cool to look at. No issues with any animal thankfully. There are different types of birds flying around we saw including seagulls and a blue heron. If you decide to bring food be careful they will definitely try to get some. Overall it was fun experience. Not the best beach out there but still had fun.

We walked the beach front and the jettis along the park on a beautiful day, 71 degrees and mostly…read moresunny. It is a very nice park to explore the beach and Gulf. If you're looking for a lot of shell's, this isn't the park however they do have some shells. We didn't see any wildlife today (dolphins, turtles). If you like long walks on a beach, check this one out.

My family and I shared many great memories at Mustang Island State Park…read more My daughters finally got to share in the experience too back in June 2025. They loved how warm the water was! Camping isn't free to my knowledge, but day use fees are not applied in most stretches of the island. I'll never forget our last summer (June 2025) vacation day when I reminded my girls to try to remain calm and not thrash around if they see a shark. They boogie boarded and swam for a couple of hours. Then about 150 yards away, the fishermen reeled in a couple of juvenile sharks. They took pictures then released them properly back into the ocean. My family acted as though sharks were a new phenomenon. A star knocked off because I was just taken aback by how trashy Texans and tourists have gotten. It didn't seem this bad when I was much younger. I picked up a full trash bag's worth walking up and down our area alone. Let's do better... tell your group to pick up too. Wildlife deserves to search for food and shelter garbage free.

Lovely beach! There were a lot more jellyfish this year than I've seen in a while but you can…read moreeasily avoid them. Beautiful sunsets and calm evening waves...so peaceful.

I have to say I don't envy thr people who clean these beaches!…read morePeople are just nasty. We cleaned up the area ( mile marker 17) of the beach we were on. Cigarettes/beer can/soda bottle tops. We will be back for the clean up.

While on Padre Island you should stop at the National Seashore, very welcoming and easy access…read more The park staff was very friendly and helpful. You can walk for miles either north or south and we did on another wonderful weather day.

Big shout out to fellow Yelper Guy H for the recommendation. Padre Island National Seashore in…read moreCorpus Christi is a pristine coastal haven. With miles of untouched beaches, it's a haven for nature enthusiasts. We had to drive to this location which was only a 3-minute drive from our condo. Favorite spot on the Texas coast. Far and away one of the best beaches in my opinion. 66 miles of beach so I'll undoubtedly always find a moderately private spot to set up camp for the day. I wouldn't say it has white sand but not brown, and the water is clear. Restrooms are located at the front entrance and parking is permitted on the beach with a parking pass which can be picked up at the local convenience stores for $12 as of writing this review. A great spot for fishing, hanging with the pups as I did and just having a chill day.

Perfect beach day--especially for families! The beach was…read moreclean and peaceful, especially since we visited during the week. The water was clear enough to see our feet (definitely not Galveston!), and the shallow area stretched far out, making it ideal for kids to splash and play safely in knee-deep water. We loved having a palapa for shade--it kept us cool all day. We brought our own chairs, which worked out great. Another big plus: parking was just steps from the sand, so there was no long trek with gear. Lots of swim area and space to spread out. We'll definitely be back!

The beach crew is lazy and leaves trash all over the place. I don't understand why the navigation…read moredistrict spends money on them when all they do is hide and smoke marijuana.

Went over the memorial day weekend and upon arrival realize you couldn't park on the beach you pay…read more5.00 to local parking lots close by..You walk and find a place to set up. We had brought our canopy it was super windy so had to make adjustments, the tides were very choppy, alot of jellyfish coming up to shore so I didn't fully get to enjoy the water. I would recommend staying at the Doubletree and other hotels/motels that sit literally on the beach.

The water was so warm, it felt so nice as I'm used to chilly California beaches full of seaweed. No…read moreseaweed spotted, only a little white jellyfish that would swim by then float away. We didn't go too deep into the water in case the jellyfish had nearby friends. The sun was shining and the air was a bit humid but we enjoyed our time there. I appreciate how they have so many signs up describing the historical importance of North Beach. The Lexington is right next door and they have a gift shop with adorable stickers!

Came over to see the sunrise and this didn't disappoint. Easy access, and driving on the beach is…read moreamazing! San was light and fine, and there weren't too many people that early. Several families camping from the night before and people fishing.

One of my favorite beaches to chill with the family. We come here every summer or we go farther…read moredown to South Padre.

not worth the money at all. $25 overnight fee + $14 per night, and for that you get no hookups, no…read morewater, no dump station, no cell coverage, and cold showers. you can get four nights at a state campground for a similar price, and that'll have water + electric hookups and hot showers because we're in a first world country. the beach is real nice though

The perfect spot on the coast. Fishing, surfing, BBQing, camping, horse shoes, or whatever makes…read moreyou happy. The area is well maintained. The few people there are all cool. We had a great and memorable time there. Lots of great pics. Can't wait to go back. It's a truly special place. Check it out. Only leave footprints.

This is a very pretty area. Seems to be very clean and not real commercialized like other resort…read moreareas. The beaches are also clean and the water is beautiful and blue. The summer weather is very hot so a good time to come would be in spring or fall

We had perfect beach conditions. The water was beautiful. We purchased a beach pass at Stripes…read more 11.00 for the year. The beach was clean. We stayed 100 yards from the beach. Lots of golf carts. Beginning to do things like Destin at some of the rentals. Beach chairs and umbrellas. We liked it very much.