Ocean view property is, on average, less expensive than waterfront real estate. Purchasing an ocean view home is a compromise between living on the beach and budgeting. You still have easy access to the water, although it's not in your backyard, and you get to save some money. You can search the Coastal Texas real estate listings for a wide variety of homes that feature views of the ocean.

Gulf and Bay View Properties in Texas

If you love the water, real estate on Padre Island, a barrier island famous for its natural beauty and white beaches, makes an excellent choice. No matter where you live on this 110-mile island, the water is never far away. If you want to live near the beach, opt for a home on the south side of the island so you can walk to the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Living on South Padre Island gives you access to great fishing and boating.

Corpus Christi County is also located near the water. You will find many affordable homes in this area that have a view of the bay. Corpus Christi is known for its steady winds, and each year thousands of wind surfers flock to this coastal location, which many Texans call the windsurfing capital of the world. There are several fishing boat captains who regularly take people fishing, and if you own a boat, you can dock it at one of many local harbors.

Some online real estate listings allow you to specify which type of home you want. They often give ocean view as an option. By telling the search engine you are only interested in homes with a view of the ocean, you will not have to weed through hundreds of properties that do not match your interests.