Surfside Marina Community Partners
Surfside Beach
Anglers sport-fish the Gulf Coast cobalt blue and surfers flock to an aptly named beach with its clean double overhead waves. Visitors boat, fish, surf, enjoy delicious seafood, and watch over 400 bird species in a community designated by Texas Parks and Wildlife as “Bird City.”
SURFSIDE SAVE OUR BEACH
Surfside Save Our Beach has worked diligently since 1973 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to better the ecology, beauty, safety, and quality of Surfside Beach, Texas. Their work includes beach clean-ups, dune protection, emergency planning, beach safety, and Surfside community pride.
BEACH RESORT SERVICES (BEACH HOUSE RENTAL)
Family-owned Beach Resort Services is in its fourth decade as hosts for Surfside Beach vacationers with over 50 available shoreside rental properties. These oceanfront villas are ready to serve as your sunswept headquarters for crabbing, fishing, eating, or simply lounging on the Gulf Coast with a shorefront view.
COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION (CCA)
The CCA is a nationwide coalition of saltwater anglers dedicated to marine conservation and the health of our coastal waterways. The Texas chapter protects and stewards our reefs and fishes and hosts the CCA Texas STAR fishing tournament that awards over $1 million in prizes and scholarships.
PORT O’CONNOR TOY RUN
The Port O’Connor Toy Run is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves underprivileged children by annually delivering toys to thousands of Texas Gulf Coast children. Now in its 22nd year, the Toy Run journeys from Surfside Marina and heartily delivers toys to the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree staff.
FOLDS OF HONOR
Folds of Honor is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that awards educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military members who have been disabled or fallen in service to our country. The South Texas branch has contributed to a fund that’s awarded over $240 million nationwide since 2007.
DORADO’S DIVE CLUB
Dorado’s is a Surfside Beach staple that serves hungry beachgoers from morning brunch straight through catfish dinner. Dorado’s supports nonprofit causes with its annual spring “Bikes and Bugs” event.
EMPIRE FISHING CHARTERS
Captain Ryan of Empire Fishing Charters has translated more than two decades of fishing experience into helping boaters have the time of their lives on the water. Book Empire for everything from overnight yellowfin tuna to coastal dolphin- and bird-watching excursions.