Fishing is dominant industry, both sport and commercial, along with seafood processing plants.
An attractive bayfront park stretches along Tres Palacios Bay offers palm trees, picnicking facilities, and a spectacular 1.5 mile railed walkway at water's edge. Other features include a pier with covered pavilion, fishing jetty and boat ramps. Still accepting guests on bayshore between 4th and 5th Sts. Tours are of interest to those with knowledge of marine biology. West 7.5 miles on Texas 35, south 5.5 miles on Well Point Rd.