The Texas Gulf Coast Has Charming Fishing Towns, Quiet Beaches, and Lesser-known U.S. History

"Opened in November 2023 by Robert Marcus and couple Dave and Keath Jacoby, this seaside-modern boutique revitalizes a 1963 motor court into a 61-room midcentury beach escape with an elevated surf vibe. Rooms are minimal and inviting, opening onto an interior courtyard and pool, while design-forward public spaces include a casual lobby den serving all-day menus and a rooftop bar that comes alive at dusk with live music and ocean views. Decorative touches—like bold palm-leaf drapery and colorful tiles sourced from a family-owned tile maker in Granada—underscore a carefully curated return-to-the-island aesthetic driven by local roots and attention to detail." - Mariah Tyler Mariah Tyler Mariah Tyler is Travel + Leisure's associate visuals director. She is a photographer and writer who covers Texas, Mexico, desert and city destinations, and design-forward hotels. She also commissions photo essays that highlight diverse voices in travel and unique cultural experiences. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines