Winding through a natural bayside setting of stately trees and bayou-fed waterways, La Porte Bay Forest Golf Course has earned the prestigious distinction of being named one of the top 20 municipal golf courses in Texas by the Dallas Morning News. Bay Forest offers amenities for both the casual and championship player, making it a true golf test at an affordable price.

Experience an unforgettable waterborne voyage through one of the busiest ports in the world aboard the Port of Houston Authority's free public tour boat! The tours run at 10am and 2pm and require advanced registrations! Here is a preview of some of the things you might see on your tour.

Sylvan Beach Park has an 1,100 foot pay to fish fishing pier that is known for great catches. From speckled trout to drum you can always be sure you'll have to put up a good fight in La Porte!

Sylvan Beach Park has two sandy shores to call home for the day and both are off the beaten path. Come build sand castles with us.

The Little Cedar Bayou Wave Pool is $5 for non-residents and a perfect fit for families! Come catch some rays at this beautiful City-owned park!

Just twenty minutes from downtown Houston, locals and out-of-towners alike can turn an afternoon daytrip into a trip back in time — at the San Jacinto Museum of History.

Need to get away from the crowd and stretch your legs? We have trails that will give you over 13 miles of room to ride, bike, hike or simply unwind. Just put your running shoes on and ask to be dropped off at Five Points at 100 Broadway and look for the trail!

From boutique to big box, from antiques to today's treasures - you can find it all in La Porte. Make sure you shop our historic Main Street and then head to the other side of town and shop the brands!

If the past is your passion, you’ll love the expertise of the Bay Area Heritage Society. La Porte was a major tourist destination in the early 20th Century. Known in many circles as the “Coney Island of the South,” La Porte was a regular stop on the Moonlight Express train that ran from Houston to the Train Depot, which is now the Old Sylvan Beach Depot Museum.