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Malaquite Beach
4.8★ · 212 Google ratings · Corpus Christi, Texas
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
175 yd away · paid
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
0.6 miles · 13 min
Restrooms
Yes · 150 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
85°F
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
200 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Malaquite Beach
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1Parking175 yd from the listing2Restrooms and showers150 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2022–2026
Come early for solitude
Arrive before 10am to experience the beach at its quietest with minimal crowds.
Ideal for long beach walks
Miles of undeveloped shoreline with no vehicle traffic make this excellent for extended walks and shell collecting.
Visit April or early summer
Water temperature is comfortable for swimming in April and early summer, but too cold for most swimmers in March.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2022–2026
Plan for isolation
Cell service disappears as you approach the beach, and the nearest restaurant or store is 13 miles away.
Expect variable water and beach conditions
Some visit reports describe clear water and clean beaches, while others note murky water, trash, or fuel oil residue.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
87°F · clear
Water
85°F
Waves
1.4 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
9 mph from the SSE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 04:50 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:19 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:35 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 FPGG+XH, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
🅿 Parking 175 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 0.6 miles away, about 13 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Malaquite Beach?
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 Malaquite Beach?
175 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Malaquite Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 yd from the listing.
When is Malaquite Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
