Matagorda County Travel Guide

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A beach with a pier extending into the water, lined with street lamps.
A statue with outstretched arms, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A park with a gazebo, a wooden pergola, and a bench.
A lake with a grassy foreground, a few houses, and a cloudy sky.
A beach with waves, people, and houses in the background.

Popular cities in Matagorda County

A waterfront with a wooden pier extending into calm water, surrounded by residential buildings and palm trees under a cloudy sky.
Bay City
Known for Family-friendly, Fishing and Festivals
Trip time! Discover the festivals, fishing and parks in Bay City.

Reasons to visit

  • Sargent Beach
  • Riverside Park
A beach with waves gently lapping at the shore.
Matagorda
Venture to sights like Matagorda Beach and Intracoastal Waterway as you discover Matagorda.

Reasons to visit

  • Matagorda Beach
A statue with outstretched arms, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
Palacios
Known for Relaxing, Fishing and Sea
Relaxing Palacios awaits: its fishing, camping, beaches and more!
Van Vleck
Van Vleck
Venture to MOPAC Train Depot and Riverside Park—just two of the sights around Van Vleck.
A group of horses running in a golden field with hay bales in the background.
Blessing
Venture to Clive Runnells Family Mad Island Marsh Preserve and Palacios Bay Beach—just two of the sights around Blessing.
Midfield
Midfield
Head to Matagorda County Birding and Nature Center and Clive Runnells Family Mad Island Marsh Preserve—just two of the sights around Midfield.

Stay near popular Matagorda County attractions