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Review:
Just a short ferry trip from Port Aransas is San Jose Island, your chance to soak in unspoiled Texas nature. This privately owned island was originally a ranch, but is today mostly a wildlife sanctuary and a paradise for beach goers and bird lovers.
The heart of the island is off limits, and visitors can only enjoy the public portion of the island – the beach below the line where the vegetation starts. Not to worry, that is where you can enjoy the best bird watching, fishing, shelling, and strolling along the beach. The beach is 21 miles long with fine white sand and covered with thousands of colorful shells, some of them rare. No cars are allowed on the beach, unusual for Texas beaches. Fishing on the island is so great that it is called the "Fishing Capital of Texas." San Jose Island Map
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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