Best Beaches near Lafayette, Louisiana

Huge fishing area and a pier, there are two beaches - for swimming and non-motorized boats. Can be crowded. Dogs should be on a leash and by side. Many cafes nearby.

35 mi from Lafayette city center

Family-friendly beach. No pets allowed. Water is murky, however, it's a popular destination. Catamarans are available for rent. A few hotels around offer accommodation.

73 mi from Lafayette city center

Far from civilization it gives a great relaxing experience. Bonfires are allowed. Common activities are shelling, fishing, kayaking, canoeing. Amenities are limited.

73 mi from Lafayette city center

Wild place with just a few toilets and elevated homes available for rent. Public crabbing sites to watch. In general, it's not the best beach, but ok for a short visit.

91 mi from Lafayette city center

Park within the city limits, nice place for sport games, jogging, fishing. Modern playground and a fenced water play area, as well as a fenced off-leash dog park.

95 mi from Lafayette city center

Hardly-known, therefore calm and secluded sandy beach. Drive-on sand, speed is limited to 10. No stores. Features Peveto Woods Bird and Butterfly Sanctuary nearby.

100 mi from Lafayette city center

Family-friendly park with a splashpad and a water playground for children. Features a group camping and a conference room great for team building. Offers horse trails.

118 mi from Lafayette city center

Family-friendly atmosphere. All necessary facilities. The beach has a list of rules, and you'll need to pay cash for some things. No animals. No lifeguards provided.

124 mi from Lafayette city center

Interesting place for families and couples. Visitors can rent comfortable beach-houses and have romantic evenings with a scenic sunset. Facilities aren't clean enough.

130 mi from Lafayette city center

Wild and spacious with brown water. Opportunity to find sealife artifacts. Hardly suits for swimming. Offers free hunting,fishing, hiking and wildlife photography.

131 mi from Lafayette city center

Giant sandy beach with options of camping on the beach or renting cabins. Bonfires are allowed. Only one store. Chilly nights and mosquitoes may be the only problem.

141 mi from Lafayette city center

Good for a day-trip, it's rather for fishing and boating more than for swimming. However, some visitors do swim. Close to Bayou Park with its playground and wave pool.

142 mi from Lafayette city center

Remote and uncrowded beach with drive-on sand. Relaxing atmosphere, clean sand and warm water. Shopping might be difficult so make sure you took everything needed.

165 mi from Lafayette city center

Relatively close to the city, has lots of new eateries and hotels. Sand is soft and clean. Umbrella rentals are on site. Free and spacious parking. Shallow waters.

174 mi from Lafayette city center

Famous party destination, home for festivals and performances as well as annual sandcastle contests. Various see animals and birds. Beach wheelchairs are available.

175 mi from Lafayette city center

Beautiful gem on the Gulf coast. Lots of regulations help to keep this beach clean, safe and nice as much as possible. Uncrowded and calm. No animals are allowed.

176 mi from Lafayette city center

Highly-rated family vacation spot. All necessary amenities. Supervised by lifeguards, free from litter and therefore safe for children. A chance of seeing dolphins.

177 mi from Lafayette city center

Private beach with easy parking. Pet friendly. Canoeing, paddle boarding and beautiful sunsets make it an awesome place for romantic evenings. Alcohol is permitted.

177 mi from Lafayette city center

A row of beaches known as a home of different cultures and festivals. Easy to park but might be crowded and not very clean. Many lifeguard stations make vacations safe.

181 mi from Lafayette city center

Uncrowded spot, well-kept. Except basic beach activities, you can watch dolphins, crabs, jellyfish. There's no shade, bring or rent an umbrella. Popular among nudists.

183 mi from Lafayette city center

The beach is locally-friendly rather than for tourists. Small parking lot and absence of amenities turns it into an authentic place. The city life escape.

183 mi from Lafayette city center