Region: Gulf Coast
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.
Nearby Cities: Spring, Tomball, Saratoga, Cleveland, Shenandoah, Anahuac, more...