Photo: Port A Vacation Co.
The county beach park at the north end, by the jetty and pier
I.B. Magee Beach Park
A county beach park at the top of the island — calmer water near the jetty, the fishing pier, restrooms and camping all in one spot.
An easy, facilities-first beach day
I.B. Magee Beach Park sits at the north end of Mustang Island, where the beach meets the ship channel and the South Jetty. It is the most amenities-forward stretch of sand in Port Aransas — restrooms, a fishing pier, camping sites and parking are all right there, which makes it a low-friction choice for families and anyone who would rather not haul gear far from the car.
Why families pick this stretch
Tucked near the jetty, parts of this beach see slightly calmer water than the open Gulf, and the pier gives non-swimmers something to do. It is also the jumping-off point for the jetty itself — a favorite walk for fishing and watching boats run the channel. It is a busy, social stretch rather than a get-away-from-it-all one; that is the trade for having everything close.
