Babe's Beach
The re-nourished 15-block stretch west of 61st (6100–7600 Seawall), named for A.R. "Babe" Schwartz of the Texas Open Beaches Act — restrooms and rinse showers at the cross streets.
Best for A quieter towel-and-umbrella day
The essentialsFreeFree — seawall parking, paid in most zonesRestrooms and rinse showers at the cross streets · re-nourished with new sand in 2015, 2019, and 2021Time: Flexible
Go ifYou want the seawall convenience with more towel room — the 15 blocks west of 61st run quieter than the central stretches.
Skip ifYou want concessions or rentals at your back — services sit up at the cross streets, not on the sand.