What are the best coastal communities in Texas?

It depends on the water you want. Port Aransas alone had 589 homes for sale on October 12, 2026, 61% of them condos or townhomes, so community rules matter as much as the view. Meraki Beach on Mustang Island is the one we know best: Rick has five listings there.

Featured community

Meraki Beach, Port Aransas

A small collection of villas on Porto Villageo Drive on Mustang Island, with rooftop terraces, private spas and plunge pools, brand new beach access and a boardwalk. In our opinion it is the quietest beach community investment on the island. Rick has five listings there.

See Meraki Beach

Gulf front, bayfront or canal

Gulf front communities trade on surf and sand. Bayfront communities on Aransas Bay, Galveston Bay or the Laguna Madre trade on calm water and sunsets. Canal communities like those on North Padre Island trade on a slip behind the house. Pick the water first, then the community.

What to check in any coastal community

Short-term rental rules, HOA dues and what they cover, windstorm insurance requirements, beach access and parking, and whether the builder is still selling. We pull the documents for every community we show.

New builds on the Texas Space Coast

South Padre Island, Port Isabel and Laguna Vista are seeing new interest as SpaceX's Starbase grows at Boca Chica. Ask us about lots and new construction there, and see the Space Coast guide.

Communities and areas

Where we work

The whole coast

Meraki Beach

Villas with rooftop terraces and plunge pools on Mustang Island.

North Padre Island

Canal communities that run out to the Laguna Madre.

Rockport & Fulton

Bayfront and harbor communities on Aransas Bay.

Crystal Beach

Bolivar Peninsula beach communities, a ferry ride from Galveston.

South Padre Island

The Texas Space Coast: island living near Starbase.

Galveston

West End beach communities and historic island streets.

Communities

Find the right community.

Tell us the water, the budget and whether you will rent it. We will send communities and new builds that fit. Or call 214.906.9834.

Texas coastal communities

What is Meraki Beach?

A small villa community on Porto Villageo Drive in Port Aransas on Mustang Island, with rooftop terraces, private spas and plunge pools, plus brand new beach access and a boardwalk.

Does Rick Orr have listings at Meraki Beach?

Yes, Rick has five listings in the community. Ask for details and showings.

How many Port Aransas homes for sale are condos or townhomes?

61% of the 589 homes listed for sale in Port Aransas on October 12, 2026.

Can I rent out a home in a coastal community?

Many allow it, some limit it. The HOA rules and city permits decide. We check them before you make an offer.

What is the difference between bayfront and Gulf front?

Gulf front faces the open Gulf and the beach. Bayfront faces a bay or the Laguna Madre, with calmer water, docks and sunsets.

Are there canal communities on the Texas coast?

Yes. North Padre Island in Corpus Christi is known for canal homes with slips that run out to the Laguna Madre. Jamaica Beach on Galveston Island has canal lots too.