The city was named "The Door" by French settlers in 1889 when it was founded on upper Galveston Bay. Deep-water port and petrochemical industries coexist with a pleasant residential environment and bayshore resorts.
Home of the Houston Yacht Club, the second oldest yacht club in the U.S. La Porte also is the home of the Sylvan Beach Festival, held on Galveston Bay, the last Saturday in April.
Historic | La Porte
Beaches | Galveston
Family | Arlington