There's two places you really want to be when the sun sets, and red and orange ripple through the softly clouded sky in southeast Texas. And that's either in the Coastal Breeze RV Resort's luxurious swimming pool, looking over the spacious grassy opening that leads to Salt Lake, or on the resort's large wooden pier, far out in the lake, the warm hues reflecting on the still water where you've just cast your fishing line.
Away from the hustle and bustle of Rockport's eccentric streets and boisterous night life, Coastal Breeze RV Resort is its own spacious, green oasis off the beaten path. Quiet and relaxing.
Resort Manager Sarah Harwell has been working at Coastal Breeze since its grand opening July 1, and she has noticed that Coastal Breeze stands out from other nearby RV parks because it's “more than somewhere to park your RV. Here, she continued, there is attention to detail.”
Full hookup sites accommodate 20, 30 and 50 amp service. The luxurious RV sites are 130 feet long, giving travelers a peaceful slice of land by the lake all of their own. Visitors can step onto the site's soft carpet grass barefoot each morning, taking in the sounds of the lake lapping against the land, a stoic blue heron standing nearby. It's a slice of paradise, a piece of the oasis that you call home for the time being.
But the RV sites themselves aren't where the luxuries end at Coastal Breeze. Known for their amenities, the RV resort has a large swimming pool like no other.
“It overlooks Salt Lake,” said Harwell. “Throughout the day, you have a clear view of the lake. Of the pier. And in the evenings you have these beautiful sunsets as you come out of the pool.”
“Coastal Breeze RV Resort is Rockport’s newest, most luxurious resort for RV'ers in Southeast Texas.”
While the scenic views from the pool change depending on the time of day, one thing remains consistent at Coastal Breeze day and night: The fishing.
Surrounded by nothing but calm water out on the large pier, the secluded fishing location offers world class fishing from the Bays of Copano and Aransas. All day. All night. “You can go whenever you want,” Harwell noted. “There's no locking.”
People looking to soak up the sun with their friends while they scan the lake for redfish can enjoy the pier just as much as those looking for a tranquil spot to fish for trout as the moon and stars glitter on the water's surface, the only sounds being an occasional splashing in the distance.
There's just something about being out on the water that creates a sense of peace and calm. There's something about the Coastal Breeze that allows you to forget everything else in the world.
But that's the thing about RV'ers. They love that sense of escaping. Of finding pace. They love the feeling of getting away from it all. Furthermore, RV'ers are a family. And it's not long before they start BBQ'ing together, relaxing, and making friends during the long summer days.
People become friends. Groups end up hanging out. According to Harwell, it's a “big deal” to meet your neighbors. To sit outside with them enjoying an evening cocktail.
Harwell has been RV'ing her whole life. And over the last three years she's been living in an RV full time on and off.
“We just love the family you find in the RV community,” she said. “But we also liked the independence, the freedom... If we wanted to go somewhere, we'd just pick up and go.”
With a manager like Harwell, it's no surprise that Coastal Breeze RV Resort is a whimsical elixir of the two things RV'ers love most: Peaceful tranquility and a sense of community.
It's especially important to have that balance during Rockport's summer months, which are full of festivals, pop-up marketplaces and concerts. Visitors can meander the lively streets, checking out local art and locally grown vegetables. There's food trucks and drinks right by the beach. And it's all pet-friendly, noted Harwell, who is a huge fan of the funky downtown vibe of Rockport, Texas. But who also knows the importance of winding down after a long day of exploring, eating, partying and shopping.
“The town is super busy this time of year,” she noted. “But when you want to get away from it all, you can come back to your own little oasis out here.”