Explore Texas's Upper Gulf Coast Region
Experience the expansive and unique mosaic of natural, cultural and historic sites and recreational opportunities along the upper and middle Texas Gulf Coast.
The upper Texas coast sits at nature’s crossroads. Major biomes of spectacularly diverse flora and fauna converge here. In addition to the Gulf, there are miles of bountiful bays, barrier islands and ancient river deltas. Double canopy forests flourish along five major rivers and countless bayous. Coastal prairies, estuaries and marshes provide wide-open vistas of flocks of waterfowl and shorebirds.
Explore Lone Star Coastal
Now more than ever travelers are itching to get out of their homes and are seeking outdoor experiences that are safe and healthy. The Lone Star Coastal Alliance welcomes visitors to explore the abundance of open spaces across Matagorda, Brazoria, Galveston and Jefferson counties, including pristine coastline, beaches, forests, rivers, wetlands, bayous, bays and prairies.
These open spaces are home to outstanding places to bird, paddle, fish, camp, hunt, hike, bike, swim, boat, picnic, watch wildlife, watch the stars, or just relax.
Friendly by nature, we invite you to disconnect from the everyday and connect with our region’s lesser-known and appreciated small towns and welcoming communities. Places of culture, history, art and cuisine offer a special window into what makes this region and its people so unique.
Experience The Region's History and Culture
In addition to the diverse and extraordinary nature-based activities, the Lone Star Coastal region is also home to deep history and fascinating cultures including American Indians, Spanish and French explorers, portions of the Texas Independence Trail, the Civil War Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site, the birthplace of Juneteenth at Ashton Villa and other locations, Galveston’s Historic Strand District and the birthplace of the Oil and Gas industry.
Not only is this region a short drive from Houston, it is ... [an] ideal candidate for National Recreation Area designation. [This] affiliation would put this region on par with the nation’s finest public lands and heritage sites...Suzanne Dixon Lone Star Coastal Alliance
The locally-based Lone Star Coastal Alliance oversees and manages the Lone Star Coastal regional destination collaboration. The first product of the regional collaboration is the ExploreLoneStarCoastal.com website. Check it out today!
