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

"A local arts venue anchoring a revitalized retail corridor, contributing to a creative local economy where boutiques, surf shops, and fishing outfitters reflect residents who have traveled widely and returned with worldly influences to start new businesses." - 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