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Beach Access #24 Sunset
4.4★ · 18 Google ratings · South Padre Island, Texas
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
175 yd away · fills up
Walk
275 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 20 ft away
Water
80°F
Tide
1 ft range today
Sand
150 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Beach Access #24 Sunset
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1Parking175 yd from the listing2Restrooms
Guide
Good to know
Check county rules for fires
Outside city limits you can drive on the beach and have campfires; verify current regulations with local fire department.
Arrive early for parking
Parking spots are limited and the lot fills quickly, especially during peak times.
Skip this for sunset views
This access point is not the actual sunset beach; Sea Shell Beach across the dune offers superior sunset experiences.
Watch the boardwalk condition
The entry boardwalk has reported safety issues including misaligned and raised sections that have caused injuries.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
81°F · clear
Water
80°F
Waves
1.2 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
12 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
9 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 05:52 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:39 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:37 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 132 E Sunset Dr, South Padre Island, TX 78597
🅿 Parking 175 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 275 yd away, about 3 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 20 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Beach Access #24 Sunset?
The nearest mapped parking area is 175 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Beach Access #24 Sunset?
275 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Beach Access #24 Sunset have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 20 ft from the listing.
When is Beach Access #24 Sunset least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sat 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
