San Jose Island Beach
Port Aransas, TX
An undeveloped barrier island reachable only by ferry from Port Aransas, known locally as St. Jo, with miles of open beach and almost no facilities beyond what you bring yourself. It is a favorite for surf fishing among locals who do not mind a short boat ride for a beach with nobody on it.
Miles of undeveloped beach reachable only by ferry, good for surf fishing and solitude, but there are no stores or facilities once the ferry drops you off.
How we score beachesBring everything you need for the day. There are no stores or facilities once the ferry drops you off.
Dogs are allowed on San Jose Island's undeveloped beach, a barrier island with no facilities that is reached only by passenger ferry.
Coastal Texas around Port Aransas warms into the 80s by summer, good for swimming and surf fishing alike straight through early fall. Hurricane season, June through November, is worth tracking before booking the ferry out.
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