Do you have to drive on Surfside Beach?

Surfside Beach. This beach allows you to drive on but you better have 4 wheel drive. There is also a fee. Beach can be stinky at times and seaweed wash up can be excessive sometimes but the people watching is magnificent.

Is the Surfside Beach in Texas owned by the state?

The beach itself is "owned" and "operated" by the state of Texas. The town has little control over it's condition at any given moment. During certain times of year, and depending on the current, mountains of seaweed do wash up on shore and yes, it can be nasty.

How is life at Surfside Beach in the summer?

During the summer months, every weekend is like a block party, with all the neighbors cooking out and visiting each other and cruising around on their golf carts. There's always a festive atmosphere and everybody is generally happy to be there living the good life.