Crystal Beach is just 40 miles from Beaumont — no ferry needed. Galveston, Bolivar Peninsula, and Surfside are all within easy reach too.
Plan My Beach Trip →~40 miles · 45 min · No ferry!
~30 miles · 35 min via Hwy 87
~75 miles · 1 hr 15 min
~90 miles · 1.5 hrs via I-10
Beaumont residents can drive straight to Crystal Beach on Hwy 87 — no Galveston ferry, no I-45 traffic. At just 40 miles away, Crystal Beach is closer to Beaumont than it is to Houston.
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Your closest beach. Drive straight down Hwy 87, park on the sand, fish from the surf, bring the dogs.
Explore Crystal Beach →World-class birding at High Island is practically local for Beaumont. Fort Travis ruins and wild coastline.
Explore Bolivar →The full beach experience. Restaurants, attractions, history, nightlife, and 32 miles of Gulf shoreline.
Explore Galveston →Less crowded, dog-friendly, free parking, and a straight shot down I-10 and Hwy 288.
Explore Surfside →Make the most of your beach trip — book tours and experiences in advance.
Spot bottlenose dolphins in Galveston Bay on a 2-hour narrated cruise.
Book on Viator →World-class spring migration birding at High Island — just 30 miles from Beaumont.
Book on Viator →Head offshore from Galveston for red snapper, mahi-mahi, and more.
Book on Viator →Explore the haunted history of Galveston's Victorian district on an evening walking tour.
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