Boca Chica Beach

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"A remote, park-based beach offering an isolated outdoor adventure across more than a thousand acres, with opportunities for swimming, camping, birding, surfing, and fishing—and the dramatic backdrop of visible rocket launches from a nearby launch site. For a change of pace, nearby historic downtown areas and a regional zoo and museums provide additional cultural and educational outings." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines