this is a big beach with lots of room. not very busy. minimal off-sand parking, lots of beach…read moreparking. tons of variety in the shells.

Some people know Holly Beach, also known as the "Cajun Riviera", is a coastal community in Cameron…read moreParish, Louisiana, United States. Visitors can rent a beach house, RV spot, or camp on the beach in an RV or tent. I have been visiting this beach for years. The main thing to remember is you bring your own food and fun. Each season you can visit this beach to view our Louisiana beauty. This free beach has lost many amenities and facilities because many hurricanes have wiped out businesses. Here people can drive on the beach, and it is animal friendly. *** If you have children or dogs DON'T forget to make them wear a life jacket. The whole time on the beach or in the water. It only takes a few seconds for a person disappear or drown in the Gulf of Mexico. There are not any lifeguards on this beach. I drive a 2022 F150 with 4-wheel drive and trailer load up with off road toys and 3 ice chests (kid drinks, adult drinks, and one empty for any fish we catch). Some people park at the entrance because if you get stuck you are on your own buddy. It is hot so don't forget to bring fresh water for your animals. I bought a canopy from Sam's Club for shade and the children. Also, if anything breaks the pit crew can work in the shade. After I unpacked my chairs, gas container, sunscreen, towels, blanket, bug screen (horse flies), dog freshwater bowl, blowup floats, boogie boards, cast nets, fishing equipment, BBQ pit, charcoal, life jackets, and trash bag. There is not a trash area on this beach. You pack it in you pack it out situation. The trailer is empty and makes for a great dry table, shade for the dog, and more. My favorite part of the beach is our kites and flags. The kites remind our party where our spot is on the beach. It is easy to get lost on busy days. I relax best on a beach. I love the sand on my toes and the salt in my hair. The kids enjoy walking up and down the beach looking for seashells for jewelry and craft time. I generally stop at the Browns store for anything I forgot at home. The fried chicken strips, mash-potatoes, and mac in cheese hold up well on the dash of the truck. It stays heated just enough for lunchtime. The best snack for this beach is PB&J, chips, goldfish, pretzels, pre-popped popcorn, and gummy bears. Something always happens when you are having fun. It is a great idea to bring a full sanitary emergency box (burn spray for jellyfish or cuts). After we are finished, I dry the little ones off completely. Then dust them with baby powder over whole body. This is a trick to help not irritate their skin. Next it is time to get the toxic chemical from their ear. All you need is 90% rubbing alcohol soaked in the ear for 10- 20 seconds. The local police cruise the town in squad cars and the beach with four wheelers employees strict about the rules and laws in their community. The ticket hand is strong! Please don't drink & drive, just bring a DD or call an uber. TIPS: Don't be a litter bug. It is kind to pick up trash on the beach. PEACE-LOVE-EARTH. I encourage you to look at my photos.

Great place for camping, cracking and fishing. Tent, RV and cabins available. Night fishing…read moreavailable for overnighters.

Gate people are not very helpful or smart . We paid to have our family in car behind us and they…read morecharged them anyway . Area was not clean near fishing area , lots of fishing line and trash everywhere . They could keep it cleaner !

It's pretty for this part of the gulf. Many people pull their rvs out in the beach and camp. Don't…read morecome here expecting clear waters and soft sand.

Not what I expected. I only gave it a 3 because the pups couldn't get in the water. A sign was…read moreposted with poor water quality so we didn't let them in. The sand is littered with beautiful shells and the place is not busy. It looks like it has been abandoned since a hurricane. There are no stopping places along the way from Lake Charles so be prepared. We enjoyed a nice quiet time.

It is a blast. Quiet and reserved! Just what the doctor order and the fish biting like crazy!…read morePlenty of room for everyone. Never overfilled! Even during peak of season! A bit off the beaten path but worth the hunt!

I've stayed here used to be nice now the undesirables come in and pay a cheap day rate to use the…read morebeach area and take over with vulgar music and profane language not to mention kids they do not watch stole a float and park rangers are so untrained and old they did nothing I WILL NOT GO BACK HERE. why should I pay a premium to have undesirable come in and take over and do what they want and kids who act like animals run amuck while parents party and drink.

Very small state park, but I somehow like it a lot better than Galveston Island SP because it is…read moreless crowded. I read on everywhere to beware of the mosquitoes. I surprisingly didn't have to deal with any mosquitoes. What was very annoying was the plethora of flies. I sprayed myself and my dog, Sneakers in deet spray because they were relentless landing on us. Park staff was nice and pretty much hands off. I checked in and bought a magnet all from the comfort of my vehicle. I don't think you can walk inside the park HQ. There's only one trail which is under a mile long. It's a boardwalk that goes over marsh swamp with blue crabs walking below. Sneakers had a blast looking at the crabs. I had to stop him a few times from jumping down below to eat them. The parking is plentiful. I brought a picnic blanket, an inflatable dog bed, a small camping table, and my 2015 Yelp towel so Sneakers and I could eat snacks while watching the waves come in. It was very relaxing and peaceful. We both fell asleep on the shore until we were abruptly woken up by a family feeding the birds. It clearly states in the park map not to feed in the birds, but people are always out to break the rules. The water wasn't cold, but lukewarm. I saw several needles buried in the sand in various areas of the beach. Park rangers could do a better job at cleaning it up, but I'm sure they're more busy handling their day to day. I think Sneakers had a great time at Sea Rim with me. He got in the water and was swimming a bit until he got too scared to go into deeper water. Entry was free with the TX Parks Pass otherwise it would have been $3 which my friend thought that was too much money. It's not, but to each their own opinions. I had fun and will be back!!

We really enjoyed our stay. Park staff was friendly and gave great information. We loved our…read morebeach walk and successful fishing. Quiet nights to relax despite monster mosquitos. Take bug spray!

Growing up in Louisiana I certainly have had the opportunity to explore a lot of the beautiful…read moreareas around the state and Avery Island is just another example that shows off what this state has to offer and exhibits a part of the culture that you may not know about. If you've made it here it's likely you've experienced some of the best of Cajun Country which is not only about the scenery but about the hospitality of it's people and the food which is some of the best you'll find anywhere. This is one of the most tranquil self guide tours you may ever experience and spending time here will not only reconnect you with nature but also give you a renewed appreciation for the importance of the preservation of these areas. It's also a place that you can visit over and over again and never get bored, so whether it's only a few hours or the entire day a visit to Avery Island is well worth your time - I always discover something new...

If your in the area I highly recommend stopping here. It is very interesting to see how it started…read moreand how everything is with a condiment we see all the time. You can see from the beginning to end of how Tabasco is produced and the time and effort put into it. And then be sure to stop in the gift shop for samples of the sauce and then a tasty sample of some spicy ice cream which will feel so weird as you try that jalapeño ice cream that's cold in your mouth but burns down your the ought. Strangest thing ever lol. Then be sure to head over to the jungle garden tour. I recommend driving through although you can walk through if you'd like. But if you drive through there are places to park along the way and get out and walk also. Be sure to download the tour app so you have the audio map to guide you and speak along your route. Loved this part of nature and history.

its really nice here! the atmosphere is good and its quite clean. no problems with people and dogs…read moreare allowed (ive brought my dog/have seen other dogs there) the water is nice and warm and a good overall vibe. i recommend!

Overall a nice beach. Murky water so didn't try swimming. Shore's littered here and there but…read moreoverall I found it a nice relaxing place.

Fun family friendly RV park in Louisiana. Full hook ups, available, play area for the kids, beach…read morewith fishing and kayaks, hiking trails, barn with live music and dancing.

We stayed in a cabin over Labor Day weekend. My son fell asleep on the couch without a shirt on and…read morewoke up covered in itchy bites. It took multiple urgent care visits and a few weeks for him to recover. I notified staff at check out and followed up twice via email. I was told management would be contacting me and they never did.

EWING Park is the perfect place to take a vacation or call home! The park is well kept and adjacent…read moreto a public boat ramp for easy access to BIG SAM! They also offer a wash house, a propane filling station, and wifi! The owner prides himself in making sure his guests are comfortable! This campground has it all!

Great Rv park. The owner is very nice. The lady who keeps it up is great also! We enjoy the quiet…read morelittle park. Right behind the park is the public boat launch. The lake has a little beach the kids enjoy which is a big plus. We love having a washateria nice showers and restroom at the front of the park that are very clean. They also have a propane filling station. The owner comes by every morning to get the trash with his tractor. Great place for exactly what we love to do fish and enjoy the water with friends and family. This park also has WiFi. So happy here.

9/10/2025-9/14/2025: This was my first time to use the pool area at L'Auberge. All the other times…read moreI visited, it was earlier a winter season or just a fast trip with no extra time for pool lounging. They really did a nice job with the space. They have an adult pool, a lazy river, a bar, and even cabanas. The lazy river takes about 10-15 minutes to float free style around. They have speakers nestled in the middle section of the bush area so you can hear tunes. They actually play a nice mix of favorites for all. Towels are provided in the pool area. You can take two if needed. I highly recommend staying here just so you can use the pool.

Head early to secure your chair if you didn't rent a cabana because the pool gets packed on the…read moreweekends- both for the adult and family side. When it's super busy, there's no place to sit but I've seen plenty of folks pop a squat in the lawn area lol! Regardless, always a fun and relaxing time here. Servers are always great and efficient- keeps the cold drinks flowing. Towels are provided when you walk outside conveniently located in the huts around the entrances to the pool. They do check your room# not sure if you can go in if you're not a hotel guest? They keep the area clean and the restrooms clean.