Matagorda Island offers 23 miles of scenic and accessible beach for off-roading and other types of recreation including camping, fishing, or just relaxing on the beach. The route offers some interesting points of interest along the way including ruins of old piers, abandoned ruins, and even a stretch that is used as a nude beach. A majority of the route is hard-packed sand but there are some sections of loose sand where 4WD will usually be needed. There may also be growth of seaweed that can also cause the beach to become impassable. Conditions will vary greatly depending on recent weather and tides so be sure to check conditions before heading out to make sure the beach is passable.