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Shoal Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park, Seaholm
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Shoal Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park

  • 4.6303 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 10 pm

Shoal Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park is a relaxed urban waterfront spot with wide sandy access and walking paths along Lady Bird Lake. It’s ideal for picnics, casual beach play, and scenic strolls — expect kayak launches, bikers, and skyline views. Visit for easy outdoor recreation, photography, and a peaceful city escape near downtown Austin.

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When is Shoal Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park open?

Every day, 5 AM–10 PM.

When is the best time to visit Shoal Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park?

It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Where is Shoal Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park?

707 W Cesar Chavez St,Austin, TX 78701.

Right now · 3:45 pm

Why it fits right now

A good call right now.

Even better tomorrow at 7 am.

In its favour

  • Open till 10 pm
  • Best in the afternoon

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Overcast

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 10 pm
monday
5 AM–10 PM
tuesday
5 AM–10 PM
wednesday
5 AM–10 PM
thursday
5 AM–10 PM
friday
5 AM–10 PM
saturday
5 AM–10 PM
sundayToday
5 AM–10 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Shoal Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
  2. 2 True Food Kitchen · 4 min
  3. 3 The Baked Bear · 4 min
  4. 4 Intelligentsia Coffee Shoal Creek Coffeebar · 4 min
  5. 5 Merit Coffee · 5 min
707 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701(opens the map)DirectionsTo SeaholmCall+15129746700Websiteci.austin.tx.us

Good to know

  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 303 reviews

Known for

  • Picnics
  • Sunset views
  • Jogging
  • Waterfront
  • Beach access
  • Walking trails

The feel

  • Casual
  • Lively
  • Spacious
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners

Around Seaholm

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Water all day.

Your full outfit
  • WaterThe whole time