Matagorda As the second largest port in Texas, Matagorda developed transportation and industry. Immigrants by the hundreds disembarked at this port to take up land grants in the colonies of Stephen F. Austin.

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Matagorda is home to the first Episcopal Church in Texas (Christ Episcopal Church established in 1839) and one of the oldest cemeteries in the state. It is the resting place of some of the Old 300 Settlers who arrived here with Stephen F. Austin, American Revolution and Texas War For Independence Heroes.

The Matagorda Bay system is a renowned fishing location in the region, due to its status as a nutrient-rich estuary. The mainstays of the settlements on the bay include seafood processing, manufacturing, agriculture and tourism. Commercial fishermen specialize in oyster, blue crab, and shrimp.

Is it safe to swim in Matagorda Beach?

Matagorda beach is a great place to go swimming, but you should check the conditions when you get there. Before heading to the beach make sure you know how to get out of a riptide. Swimming near the jetties, piers and passes is dangerous due to the rip currents and undertow in that area.