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Evening

Sunset at Boca Chica

Watch the sun dip below the horizon from the quiet dunes, then head back for a late bite.

Best time: 17:25About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:24

    Brazos Island State Park

    Start at Brazos Island State Park and walk east toward the beach. The 13-minute walk gives you time to settle in before the light changes.

  2. 17:46

    Boca Chica State Park

    Arrive at Boca Chica State Park. Find a spot on the sandy dunes facing west. The golden light begins to glow on the water, and the atmosphere is quiet and isolated.

  3. 17:59

    Boca Chica State Park

    The sun sets toward the WSW. Take in the final moments of daylight as the sky shifts colors over the Gulf.

  4. 18:29

    Brazos Island State Park

    Walk back west to Brazos Island State Park. It is now dark, so use a flashlight or phone light for the 13-minute return walk.

Local tip

The beach is isolated. Bring warm layers for the evening breeze and ensure you have a light source for the walk back to the park entrance after dark.

Check before you go

  • Boca Chica State Park is an isolated beach. No food or drink is available on site.
  • Check opening hours for Brazos Island State Park before visiting.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Brownsville (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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