Boca Chica Beach
Boca Chica Beach is located just east of Brownsville taking Highway 4 east until it runs out. This beautiful beach is a sandy peninsula separated from Mexico by the Rio Grande River and detached from South Padre Island by the Brazos Santiago Pass. The Rio Grande rises from south central Colorado and flows to the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way it forms part of the Mexico-United States Border. The mouth of the river creates a small sandy delta when it meets the Gulf of Mexico.
The South Jetties
The South Jetties are located approximately 2.5 miles from the entrance to Boca Chica Beach. It is possible to see South Padre Island from this location since it is separated by a ship channel. The jetties is used to protect the mouth of the channel from erosion. With this man made structure, it is easier to control blockage that may be caused by natural events. In this location, it is easy to spot dolphins, marine turtles and sea urchins.
On the opposite side of the jetties, a secluded area from the South Bay can be reached using a 4x4 vehicle. The water here is low and is a great place for plants like mangroves to grow and flourish in these hyper-saline conditions. 
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