East Texas Waterfront Communities and Homes (or near)

Experience the ultimate in waterfront living tailored for the active 55+ community. Nestled along serene shores, our vibrant communities offer a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Imagine waking up to stunning water views, enjoying morning strolls along pristine beaches, and spending your afternoons boating or fishing. Our communities are designed with active seniors in mind, providing an array of amenities such as fitness centers, swimming pools, and organized social activities. Connect with like-minded neighbors through clubs, classes, and events that foster a sense of camaraderie and belonging. Enjoy the convenience of nearby shopping, dining, and medical facilities, ensuring all your needs are met. Embrace a healthy, active lifestyle with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, from kayaking and paddleboarding to nature trails and bird watching. Discover the joys of waterfront living and make every day a new adventure in our thriving 55+ communities.

East Texas is the region where the Deep South meets the Southwest. On its eastern border, it is virtually indistinguishable from neighboring Louisiana: it rises from the Gulf of Mexico in a series of low, shelving beaches, marshes, and bayous, mounting to form thick stands of oak-pine forest along the Sabine River and northward to the Red River, the border with Oklahoma. Along the way, the piney woods are dotted with farms and small cities such as Nacogdoches, Tyler, Lufkin, and Longview.

But the presence that dominates much of East Texas lies in the southern reaches: Houston, largest city by far in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. What began as a small parcel of land on Buffalo Bayou purchased by two New York entrepreneurs has become a world-class metropolis whose importance reaches literally as far as the Moon. Houston is a gigantic, sprawling, barely-contained explosion of a city: a major shipping port, the energy capital of the United States, home to more Fortune 500 companies than any other city but New York, and headquarters of NASA.

To the southeast, on the Gulf itself, is the gracious and much more sedate port of Galveston. Continuing up the coast, the so-called "Golden Triangle" of Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Orange is an important oil producing area: Spindletop in Beaumont was the first major American oil field, and its discovery in 1901 caused a major boom to the area, the state of Texas, and the entire United States.