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' Gulf Coast stretches for hundreds of miles, from the border to on the Rio Grande. The beaches are excellent, and oil-rich cities like Houston make for fun nightlife, too.
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Houston and Corpus Christi.

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is a sprawling port city in Southeastern . An oil boom and continuing international immigration has brought explosive growth to the city, and it is now the fifth largest metropolitan area in the and the most diverse large city since 2021.

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is 's largest coastal city and the gateway to . While isn't on the way to much of anything except itself, it offers enough to fill a visit in its own right, or a multi-day trip from , , or .

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Located at the southernmost tip of , is a popular location for Mexican and American beach tourists. It is part of the , a four-county region known for its abundance in citrus fruit production and Winter Texan population.

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as North Barrier Coast and South Barrier Coast.

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is on the Gulf Coast of .

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The is a section of the Gulf Coast of , between Padre Island National Seashore and Edna in Jackson County. The largest cities in this region are and .

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The is a region in Deep South Texas, which includes Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties. To the east this region is bordered by the Gulf Coast of .

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The Texas are in the Gulf Coast region of the state.

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is a town in Southeastern Texas, just west of , with rich history and a little bit of small town charm. It used to be a railroad town along the Missouri–Kansas–Texas railroad.

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is actually two barrier islands off the Gulf Coast of . At 113 miles in length combined, it would be the longest barrier island in the world.

Gulf Coast

Latitude of center
28.4° or 28° 24′ north
Longitude of center
-96.4° or 96° 24′ west
Wiki­data ID
Q7707582
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Portuguese—“Gulf Coast” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “墨西哥湾海岸 (德克萨斯)”
  • Chinese: “墨西哥湾海岸”
  • Czech: “Coastal Bend”
  • Czech: “Pobřežní pás”
  • German: “Golfküste”
  • German: “Texas/Golfküste”
  • Hebrew: “רצועת החוף של טקסס”
  • Italian: “Litorale del golfo texano”
  • Portuguese: “Litoral do Golfo”

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