Matagorda Beach Rules & Regulations
- Driving on the beach requires a $10 beach vehicle permit.
- Only registered vehicles are allowed on the beach. $50-500 fine. Golf carts and UTVs must be registered before they can be driven on the beach. Golf carts and UTVs are registered through the County Tax Assesors Office. You find the application and information here.
- The beach is a state highway. All normal motor vehicle laws apply.
- The official speed limit on the beach is 15mph.
- Driving in the dunes or on vegetation is illegal & contributes to beach erosion.
- No Glass Containers!
- No swimming near the jetties or pier. There are strong currents in this area.
- Camping is permitted with no additional fee. You may camp for up to 72 hours.
- No Littering! Pack out all trash.
- Do not park blocking the beach entrance.
- Please enjoy one of the least crowded beaches on the Texas coast, and please leave it better than you found it.
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Steal in Gorda and we will make you famous!
A great addition to Matagorda! Stop by and check it out. Pop up shops and a couple permanent ones.
What's the prices?
Oh wow, how nice! Y’all been working hard to spruce it up! I hope it fills up with sweet little shops and draws lots of people!
Great news…lovely location in “downtown”Matagorda.
Emily Maldonado this is cute for your little business.
Susan Moszkowicz
Nancy Myska Robeson❤️
Rip current warning for the holiday weekend. Please be careful out there.Persistent onshore flow will lead to a high risk of strong rip currents through Memorial Day Weekend.
Any one know why the pier was closed to fishing recently?
Keep us updated on the storms coming in today is 6/15
Brooke Rodriguez Nikkita Baker Cody Baker Glenda Williamson
Cheyenne Sandoval