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.

JP Luby Surf Park (aka North Packery Beach) is the beach directly behind the Lively Beach Resort…read moreoff Zahn Road & Hwy 361. If you are staying at Lively, this is your spot. The boardwalk from Lively empties right onto this beach between markers 204 and 205. If you aren't staying at Lively but you wanna get away from the crowds in Port A, Cinnamon Shore, or on North Padre Island out of Corpus Christi, you might wanna keep JP Luby as a backup option. It's well-maintained, clean, and generally as pleasant as Texas beaches can possibly be. You do need to pick up a permit for driving onto the beach, $12, easy to get at any convenience or grocery store in the area. The pass is good for the whole calendar year and all drivable beaches in the Port A - Corpus region from mile marker 0 to 62. Trucks or other 4WD high clearance vehicles are advised, but I did see a few less sporty options around. Take care to heed warning flags about surf conditions and the rip current. These are posted as you enter from Zahn Road, just as you pass the shower station and porto-johns. Once you get settled, you'll see everything from anglers to families on beach vacations to dare devils on surfboards, boogie boards, or kite surfing rigs. Our early October 2024 visit was easily one of my favorites from 30+ years of semi-annual trips to the Mustang / Padre Island area. We spent 3 days on this beach just watching the waves, the birds, and the happy visitors soaking up the last bit of summer paradise for the year. It was so calm, no loud stereos blasting, just folks out to enjoy Mother Nature and allow others to do the same. The adjacent North Packery Channel Jetty includes a long walkway that was packed with anglers at sunrise each morning we were there. From one fisherman I spoke with, red fish and trout were the goal at this time of year, with bait mullet easily caught by casting a net from the rocks. If you don't want to haul a bunch of chillax gear out to the beach, there are vendors who will provide setup/take-down of chairs, shade, campfires, and more for a fee. Some options to consider include Corpus Beach Rentals and 361 Blue Beach Concierge, but note that these vendors may close outside of "high season" dates.

The JP Luby Surf Park (also known as North Packery) is always a good time. Let me tell you about a…read moreday I had there... I spent Christmas in Port Aransas. It was probably the best Christmas ever. The only thing missing was I couldn't go surfing. A couple of days later, the sun came out and the wind switched to the south. and there was a bit of swell in the Gulf. That morning, the buoy report said 8' at 6 seconds with a SW wind at 12 mph. We loaded up the truck and headed down to Zahn Rd. It was a beautiful day. It was warm for December. It felt like Springtime. Not a cloud in the sky. The water was a beautiful, clear green. The waves were waist to chest high with good form. Nothing but really cool people at the beach that day. I caught countless fun waves for about four hours. I paddled back in for a water break. It was fun just sitting on the tailgate of my truck just watching everyone have a good time. People were surfing nice, clean waves. Some were fishing on the jetty. Boats were going out. Kids were playing. Dogs were running around. One guy was spearfishing by the jetty. Classic rock was blasting all day. The sounds of Santana, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix filled the air. So much fun. I paddled out again and road a few more waves until my back and shoulders couldn't take anymore. Some old friends were on the beach. I paddled back in and drank beers until the sun went down. That was a good day.

One of my favorite places to take my family fishing has been through quite a change since the last…read morestorm. It really shook things up! But the good news is that they're rebuilding everything even bigger and better. I can't wait to make more wonderful memories there!

We went to the beach at 7pm when it was nice and cool. It was golden hour and I knew it would be…read morethe best times for pictures! We had a great time playing in the sand and enjoying the beauty at the beach! Golden hour was prime time for beautiful pictures!

Sometimes I don't like to write reviews because I don't want people to know about places...Well…read morethis is one of them!!! This is probably why theres not updated reviews! Everything is new and rv sites are all concrete slabs with great distance apart.

Wonderful campground with a great location. Nice sized lots. Gated and feels safe. Don't let your…read morepets out. Coyotes are thick and will take your dog even when on a leash. Cats are definitely a no outside.

We went fishing here just last night. Rented the tackle, bought our bait and still only spent…read more$19.00 for two hours of fishing. The price goes way down per hour if you stay longer but we had to turn our rented tackle in by 11 p.m. The staff was helpful and friendly. The pier allows you to bring your own drinks and food even though you can buy from the store. It is family friendly and everyone on the pier was friendly and helpful. I guess it is the comaraderie of fishing. We caught 4 fish and had plenty of bites that kept the endevour interesting. My wife caught 3 fish and I only caught 1. Better luck next time. We will do this again!

Open till 11 pm and I came at 10:30 and won't sale me live shrimp. Bad business won't give money to…read morethis kind of store even there white flag is up showing live shrimp.

Driving through the area, we were skeptical there was actually a beach and park. We came during the…read morebusy Memorial Day weekend - once late on Sunday and then early Monday. Early Monday was of course less crowded and easier to maneuver. The beach is on the dirty side, but I don't know if that's because of the long weekend. To be fair, I did see someone conducting beach clean up. The wind was wild so there were plenty of waves. My young girls had a blast. The sand has a ton of shells. Since I'm not local, I don't know if that's typical of the beach and area, or if that's attributed to the time of the year and weather. It was annoying having to cross the shells before actually getting into the water, so I can imagine some kids not enjoying that sensation. Ultimately my kids got the beach trip they wanted and were all smiles.

Off the beaten path and wasn't too busy. Lots of people fishing. Only downside is no shade on the…read morepier so bring a hat!

Probably one of the most underrated parks in South Texas…read more How do I know it's underrated? Well, it wasn't even on Yelp! But seriously, I love coming here on a sunny day. You will find mainly locals, parasailers, and fishermen here, which makes it more appealing. It is mostly unencumbered by any touristy overflow from across the bridge. It is a truly beautiful nature preserve.

Me encantó este lugar el agua muy limpia y la orilla sin algas, pues disfrutar con tu familia y…read morepuedes ingresar comida, sillas, mesa, no se permite bebidas alcohólicas, el acceso es gratis

We have gone here before. But this time our experience was alright, EXCEPT for tar!!!! Tar got ALLL…read moreover of things my skin, my mothers bathing suit (with her new croc sandals), and our dog's leash!!!! We still had a little fun. But We are all very disappointed.