From windsurfing to boogie boarding to just relaxing, Newport Beach is perfect for families.
Whether you’re looking to catch a wave or relax in the sand, Newport Pass Beach (also called Bates Beach), is a Corpus Christi hot spot. The small stretch of sandy bliss is perfect for families or those seeking a relaxing getaway.
The winds of Newport Pass are constant but soft, and the surf is sailable throughout the year. The sunny and breezy conditions make this beach perfect for:
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Sandcastle building
- Sunbathing
- Beachcombing
- Boogie boarding or skimboarding
Newport Pass Beach is a picturesque hideaway with surfboarders and windsurfers dotting the horizon and children splashing on the shoreline amongst sandcastles and sand crabs.
Rules and regulations include:
- Open year-round
- No entrance fees
- $12 parking permit required and can be purchased at local H-E-B grocers, Stripes Convenience Stores, Academy, Texas Star on Padre Island, Padre Balli Park Office or Corpus Christi City Hall and Visitors Center. Permits are valid for one calendar year
- Speed limit ALWAYS 15 mph
- Pets permitted
- Contained and supervised ground fires permitted.
- Free camping
- No restrooms or facilities at this beach
- Glass bottles not permitted
Access Newport Pass Beach by driving east from Corpus Christi on Texas 358 onto North Padre Island. Turn left onto Newport Pass Road. From there, you can drive directly onto the beach.
