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12 Gulf Coast Getaways

Hankering for a little beach time? Here are a few of our favorite sandy spots to escape to this summer.

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A registered historic landmark built by the son of one of Rockport’s founders. A hacienda-style townhouse in Padre with a pool slide like none other. Sprawling Galveston golf course digs. These twelve coastal getaways are shore things for some fun in the sun this summer.

Rockport | Built in 1868 and meticulously restored | Sleeps 13 | Private swimming pool

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Port Aransas | Nicknamed the "Whatabeach House" | Community pool | Boat parking

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South Padre Island | Cozy condo | Half a block from the beach | Sleeps 4

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Port Aransas | Pet friendly | Double decks | Sleeps 12

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Galveston | Beachfront | Sleeps 12 | Community pool

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South Padre Island | Featured on HGTV's Island Life | Beach views | Second-floor slide to private pool

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Port Aransas | Condo with a view | Located on the ship channel | Community pool

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Port Aransas | Brand-new build | Private pool | Sleeps 12

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Port Aransas | Located on a golf course | Gulf views | Covered decks

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Port Aransas | Modern Venice Beach—style home | Private pool | Sleeps 8

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Port Isabel | Historic condo built in 1931 | Courtyard swimming pool

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Galveston | On the 12th hole of the historic Galveston Country Club | Easy access to a boat launch

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12 Gulf Coast Getaways

Rockport | Built in 1868 and meticulously restored | Sleeps 13 | Private swimming pool

Port Aransas | Nicknamed the "Whatabeach House" | Community pool | Boat parking

South Padre Island | Cozy condo | Half a block from the beach | Sleeps 4

Port Aransas | Pet friendly | Double decks | Sleeps 12

Galveston | Beachfront | Sleeps 12 | Community pool

South Padre Island | Featured on HGTV's Island Life | Beach views | Second-floor slide to private pool

Port Aransas | Condo with a view | Located on the ship channel | Community pool

Port Aransas | Brand-new build | Private pool | Sleeps 12

Port Aransas | Located on a golf course | Gulf views | Covered decks

Port Aransas | Modern Venice Beach—style home | Private pool | Sleeps 8

Port Isabel | Historic condo built in 1931 | Courtyard swimming pool

Galveston | On the 12th hole of the historic Galveston Country Club | Easy access to a boat launch

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