A remote state park on a surf-kissed island in the Gulf of Mexico is one of Louisiana's best-kept secrets, and it's a haven for anglers, boaters, and sun worshippers looking to escape to the sea.

While Louisiana may be known for its swamps and bayous, the state also is home to quite a few beaches. Along Louisiana's Gulf Coast, there are a number of lesser-known, beautiful beaches to be found.

It isn’t Maui. You don’t see those big blue barrels at Grand Isle, surfer Keegan McGuire says. The waves can get to 10 feet, but usually they’re much smaller, just big enough to glide on and have fun.

Zachery Russ, of New Orleans, surfs in Grand Isle, La., Sunday, June 30, 2024. Russ said his brother taught him to surf around 2016 and he honed his skills in Grand Isle in 2020 when multiple named ...

Growing up where “beach day” meant boardwalks and crashing waves, I never imagined Louisiana would call me to the coast. After several seasoned travelers raved about the hidden charm of Louisiana ...

GRAND ISLE, La. (WVUE) - Dozens of people gathered on Grand Isle Beach to witness the return of one of the world’s rarest sea turtles to the Gulf of Mexico. Fifteen Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles, ...