Beach Guide

What’s On

This week on the beach

Something
every night

7 AM

Spring Bird Fallout

Peveto Woods Sanctuary · Family

Peveto Woods just west is a famous spring stopover for songbirds crossing the Gulf. Best April to May.

8 AM

Surf Fishing & Crabbing

Holly Beach · Family

Cast for redfish and speckled trout or drop crab nets right off the drive-on sand.

9 AM

Creole Nature Trail Drive

LA-27 / LA-82 · Family

The All-American Road loops through the marsh past alligators, wading birds and the Sabine refuge boardwalks.

Big Days

annual
Jul

Cajun Riviera Festival

A summer beach festival at Holly Beach with Cajun and zydeco music, food and games on the sand.

Jan

Louisiana Fur & Wildlife Festival

Louisiana's oldest festival, held in nearby Cameron each winter with trap-setting contests, gumbo and a fais do-do.

see you out there

Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.

At Holly Beach, the sun sets at 8:06 PM today — about 13h 31m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:35 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Holly Beach update at the top of the conditions page.