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BEACH Access Status

Boca Chica Beach is open.

Road Updates

Road Delay
No road delays.

Public Notice of Mayor's Order

Order No 2026-8

Pursuant to Mayor's Order No. 2026-8, issued by Mayor Bobby Peden and attested by City Clerk Gretchen Norton, under authority granted by Texas Space Commission Order No. 2025-02, Ordinance No. 20262, and the City's Emergency Management Plan, the City of Starbase is temporarily closing Boca Chica Beach, Texas State Highway 4 (from FM 1419/0klahoma Ave. to the beach entrance), and associated FAA hazard areas/Clear Zone to protect public health and safety during SpaceX spaceflight activities.

Primary Closure Period
May 11, 2026 from 8:00 a.m C.T to 8:00 p.m C.T.
Alternate Dates
May 12, 2026 from 8:00 a.m C.T to 8:00 p.m C.T. or May 13, 2026 from 8:00 a.m C.T to 8:00 p.m C.T.
Revocation of Closure
May 12, 2026 from 8:00 a.m C.T to 8:00 p.m C.T. or May 13, 2026 from 8:00 a.m C.T to 8:00 p.m C.T.

Previous Orders

OTHER BEACHES TO VISIT

During closures, the public may visit alternative beaches on South Padre Island at Cameron County Beach Access No. 3, No. 4, No. 4 (West), or No. 5 (West).