Working to keep the Gulf Coast’s remaining wild places wild, nature preserves and refuges make for a great escape from more “ordinary” coastal activities. From south Florida to the Texas/Mexico border, the Gulf Coast is teeming with life. Under the ocean, on the beaches, in the salt marshes and...

Waterfront Weddings: The Texas Gulf Coast is known for its spectacular sunsets, variety of waterfront attractions and incredible cuisine. The variety of options for all budgets makes tying the knot here a breeze. Whether you’re thinking of a casually chic ceremony on the beach, a formal Portside, deck...

Local Personalities: If asked to describe Jerry Diaz and Hanna’s Reef, the most common response would be “Gulf Coast beach band.” But there are other descriptors. A two hour tropical vacation. Beach party in a box. Beach music by beach people for beach people. You get the idea. The band members...

Beach Homes: If Jimmy Buffett was a religion, Cindy and Scott Bates would be the high priests. So they’ve created their own little shrine to the Mobile, AL singer/author in their beach house in Port Aransas. Actually, it’s not so much a shrine IN their house, as their house IS a shrine. Complete...

Coastal Bend Food Guide : The Venetian Hot Plate is a cozy, fine dining Italian restaurant where you can expect delicious authentic Italian cuisine, served hot, with a side of love. If you’ve been there before, the owner, Linda Halioua, likely remembers your name and your favorite wine. If you’re...

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