Boca Chica Beach
A public Gulf beach and coastal wildlife area reached by State Highway 4. The City may temporarily close the beach and highway; the USFWS tract begins along this route before its road end at the beach. Check live access notices and follow posted refuge rules.
At a glance
- Location
- Cameron County, Texas
- Access
- Public visitor information is linked below; check current access and operating arrangements.
Before travelling
Check beach closures and road movements separately on the City’s access page. Follow the responsible land manager’s signs and rules. This listing does not give blanket permission to drive, camp or enter refuge land.
Visitor information
- City of Starbase - Beach and Road Access
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Boca Chica Loop
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Boca Chica Tract
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Lower Rio Grande Valley Refuge Rules
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Texas Sea Turtle Nesting Guidance
- TxDOT - State Highway 4 (Boca Chica Boulevard)
Information reviewed 2026-10-25.