Surfside Beach — Local services in Quintana

I love this beach, and have for years. It's close to home (~45 minutes) and I like that you can drive onto and park on the beach - I refuse to go to Galveston beach because I have kids, and I'm not trying to bring everything from the truck to the beach and back. If you go on a weekday or when it's chilly, there is almost no one there, so it's very relaxing. There is a portion of the beach that requires a $10 vehicle pass, which I gladly pay, and further down there is a free portion that requires no pass. My only reason for giving 4 and not 5 stars is that I can't in good conscience say this is a 5 star beach when I know that the sand can get dirty because of vehicle traffic, and there are only a few port-a-pottys scattered...

This is the best beach we've been to in Texas! They keep the beach clean. There are porta potties down the beach which is nice when needed. You are allowed to drive and park on dune side of beach, which makes it nice for people to be able to unload their beach chairs, etc and not have to trudge thru sand too far. This beach gets much less sargassum than nearby Galveston. There's a couple of restaurants on the beach to grab a meal without having to pack up and leave your beach spot. Police does patrol and keeps an eye out to ensure everyone's safety. You'll need to purchase a $12 annual beach pass at a convience store nearby and then no other daily fees like you'll find at Galveston. There are beach houses...

The atmosphere at the beach is pleasant, but the amenities are severely lacking. For better quality and amenities, it's advisable to visit either Galveston or Sylvan beaches if you're traveling from Houston. Basic facilities such as diaper changing rooms or washrooms are difficult to find near the beach, and the available portable washrooms (porta-cabins) are dirty and unhygienic. Sylvan Beach excels in all areas except for its food options. Galveston Beach is also good, though it suffers from crowding and...