Keep the white sands but escape spring break crowds on Mississippi's Bay St. Louis Beach. Five U.S. states are lucky enough to have a coastline on the Gulf of Mexico. Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi ...

With more than 350 miles of coastline along the Gulf of Mexico's teal and emerald water, Texas is home to plenty of beach vacation options. In fact, the state's beach towns offer some of the top ...

“Port Isabel, nestled on the South Texas shoreline, provides views of the Gulf of Mexico ... you can get the “best of both worlds”—a walkable small town and beautiful beaches—if you ...

Fill up the car and head to these coastal destinations for an affordable beach vacation. Whether you're looking for a peaceful seaside escape to get in touch with nature or a beach with amenities ...

Texans and other visitors looking to enjoy oceanside views may not be aware that bacteria could ruin their trip to the beach.

Here are the best beaches ... closer to the Texas border than New Orleans, a two-hour drive east of Houston, this remote beach is a welcome alternative to the tourist-heavy Gulf Coast hotspots.