I’ve Lived in Texas for 34 Years—and This Remote Beach Town Might Be the Most Peaceful Place in the State. At Matagorda Bay, it’s all about reconnecting with nature.

Last fall, during a visit to the coastal town of Matagorda, I discovered one of the best stretches of sand for beachcombing in the Lone Star State. You can’t drive there.

The beautiful resort town where temperatures reach 22C in January and February Matagorda and Arrecife are two popular, laid back areas on Lanzarote, which is often favoured by British holidaymakers.

Matagorda Beach offers miles of uncrowded sandy paradise a little over three hours from Austin. ... Three small-town spots worth a drive for a good burger. Gerald E. McLeod, July 4, 2025.

Indianola had become a ghost town by 1887, and many of its surviving homes were moved to Cuero and Victoria. Today, only a few fishing cabins stand in what remains of Indianola, but you’ll still ...