Turn Your Beach Vacation into a once in a Lifetime Experience

So you booked a stay at Sea-Esta and now you want to head to the local beach. Thinking about riding some waves, basking in the sun, grabbing some lunch, but I bet “seeing a rocket launch into space” wouldn’t be on your list ;) well, it just so happens that you can do all of the above from the same location!

Introducing Boca Chica, a beach on the southernmost tip of Texas and a sudden tourist attraction shortly after Elon Musk built a launch complex to test massive rockets that will carry his explorers on their journey to space.

The chance to witness a rocket close-up is drawing tourists from around the world to this remote stretch of the Texas coast. For test launches, which SpaceX has been conducting around once a month since late 2020, hundreds of sightseers can also be seen at Isla Blanca Park, which offers some of the best views.

Unfortunately, not all rocket chasers get to see a launch. SpaceX is notoriously secretive, releasing little advance information. One trick is to track the so-called Temporary Flight Restrictions issued by the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure airplanes don’t fly above the rocket. Social media is also key for monitoring highway closures and any warnings SpaceX issues to Boca Chica residents.

Here’s to hoping you’ll be one of the lucky ones who get to turn your beach vacation into a once in a lifetime experience!