As a kid coming from Beaumont my family always contested who could be first to see the ocean as we drove through High Island.
"...who could be the first to see the ocean as we drove through High Island"....Dittoes here. The Bolivar penin. was one of the great things about growing up in Beaumont. Spent many a great weekend fishing, crabbing and frolicking in the surf (even if it is somewhat murky) at the family Beach House.
Was an awesome sight for a kid standing up in the back of a pickup truck to see the Gulf after topping the hill at High Island.
The other great thing about growing up in Beaumont was the easy availability of the clubs "across the river" in Vinton, La......Busters(.25cts mixed drinks during happy hour-it stood where the La. Tourist Center is now, The Big Oaks, where we went to dance and meet girls (and listen to the great band "The Boogie Kings") ($1.00 cover charge and .35ct. beer) and Lou Ann's for the older crowd. Had some great times over there and met some really hot Gals.
Its a shame that that area was hit so hard and devastated.