Nature reserve · Texas
S. E. Gast Red Bay Sanctuary
S. E. Gast Red Bay Sanctuary is a nature reserve in Texas, at a modelled elevation of 7 m. The nearest named place is Charles Cronea, a historic site 0.2 miles away. 52 named places lie within 25 miles.
What to expect
- Operated by
- Houston Audubon Society
- Access
- Yes
How to reach it
Coordinates29.56172, -94.39783
52 named places within 25 miles
Historic sites: 31
- Charles Cronea: 0.2 mi
- High Island: 0.4 mi
- The Breakers Building: 9.1 mi
- Double Bayou Dance Hall: 16.3 mi
- St. Paul United Methodist Church: 16.6 mi
Nature reserves: 8
- Louis B. Smith Boy Scout Woods Bird Sanctuary: 0.5 mi
- Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary: 0.5 mi
- Eubanks Woods Bird Sanctuary: 0.5 mi
- Mary Edna Crawford Bird Sanctuary: 0.6 mi
- Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary: 0.8 mi
Parks: 6
- Gregory Park: 15.9 mi
- Double Bayou Park: 16.1 mi
- Winnie-Stowell Park: 17.2 mi
- Job Beason Park: 18.8 mi
- Smith Point Park: 21.9 mi
Beaches: 3
- Crystal Beach: 15.8 mi
- MacFadden Beach: 19.9 mi
- Bolivar Beach: 20.8 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Chambers County Eastbound Rest Area: 22.8 mi
- Chambers County Westbound Rest Area: 23.0 mi
Attractions: 1
- Elise's Family Fun Center: 18.7 mi
Springs: 1
- BLUE HOLE: 22.8 mi
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:22 | 18:58 | 19:29 |
| June solstice | 06:19 | 19:47 | 20:21 |
| September equinox | 07:07 | 18:44 | 19:16 |
| December solstice | 07:09 | 16:48 | 17:24 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Sep–May.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 52 | 56 | 62 | 68 | 75 | 81 | 83 | 83 | 79 | 71 | 61 | 54 |
| Precip in | 4.6 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 5.4 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 4.5 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Anahuac, 21 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
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