Where can I go to the beach when Boca Chica Beach is closed?

During closures, the City of Starbase points visitors to South Padre Island beaches at Cameron County Beach Access No. 3, No. 4, No. 4 (West) or No. 5 (West).

Is Highway 4 closed today?

Q: Is Highway 4 closed today?

Check the live status at the top of gatewaytomars.com/closures.html. It reads the City of Starbase's Beach and Road Access page, where the official closure orders post as Mayor's Orders.

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How closures work: for launches and some tests, the City of Starbase closes Boca Chica Beach and State Highway 4, the only road to the launch site. The official orders post on the City's Beach and Road Access page as Mayor's Orders. Road delays are listed separately on the same page, with their own hours.

Beach closed? Go here instead

During closures, the City points beachgoers to South Padre Island: Cameron County Beach Access No. 3, No. 4, No. 4 (West) and No. 5 (West). Want to watch the launch? See our viewing map.

Map of public Starship viewing spots on South Padre Island, Port Isabel and Highway 48 with distances to the launch pad

Text alerts from the City

The City of Starbase sends beach access updates by text: text BEACH to 1-866-513-3475.

Is Highway 4 closed today?

Beach closed? Go here instead

Text alerts from the City

Recent Mayor's orders