Aerial view of Seahorse extending between the Gulf of Mexico and Drum Bay

Why Seahorse? · Follet’s Island, Texas

Because the Coast
Should Feel Different.

Not louder. Not more crowded. More connected—to the water, to the people you came with and to the place itself.

Discover the storySee the destination
Two waterfront worldsGulf sunrise · Drum Bay sunsetOne connected destinationExperience · Stay · Celebrate · BelongOn-site stewardshipOwnership and operations live here

The Idea Behind Seahorse

A place designed around
what families remember.

Seahorse began with a simple conviction: a coastal community can offer more without taking away what made the coast special in the first place.

That meant planning across the full width of Follet’s Island rather than treating the Gulf as the entire story. It meant preserving wetland habitat, creating a path to Drum Bay and giving families meaningful ways to experience both shorelines.

It also meant bringing the pieces together. A day at the beach can become a weekend stay. A family gathering can become a celebration. A favorite escape can become the place you choose to own a home.

The Gulf

Energy, light and open horizon.

Sunrise walks, beach days, paddling, family recreation and the unmistakable feeling of arriving at the coast.

Drum Bay

Stillness, discovery and sunset.

Birding, fishing, crabbing, kayaking and evenings that slow down as the sky changes over the water.

One place.
Two waterfront worlds.
Family walking along the elevated Seahorse Bay Boardwalk

The Bay Boardwalk

A path that connects more than two shores.

The elevated boardwalk carries residents across protected marsh toward the crabbing pier, lit fishing pier and kayak launch. More importantly, it makes the quieter side of coastal life part of the everyday Seahorse experience.

Bayside amenities are private and reserved for Seahorse residents under current community rules.

Coastal bird habitat within the Drum Bay Nature Preserve

Preserving What Matters

More than half the land remains part of nature’s story.

Across Seahorse’s 108 acres, more than 61 acres are permanently dedicated to conservation. The Drum Bay Nature Preserve protects wetland habitat along an important migratory corridor and keeps the relationship between land, water and wildlife visible for generations to come.

Thoughtfully Designed

Nothing important stands alone.

01

Large, staggered homesites

Two residential rows preserve openness and help homes share Gulf sunrise and bay sunset views.

02

Beachside gathering

The Covered Community Pavilion, Seahorse Promenade and Coastal Commons create room to connect.

03

Resident bay access

The elevated boardwalk, crabbing pier, lit fishing pier and kayak launch extend daily life to Drum Bay.

04

Real parking capacity

Long residential driveways and managed overflow options support families, guests and larger gatherings.

Stewardship That Lives Here

On-site is different from nearby.

The Seahorse ownership and operating family lives within the community. Beach Club service, vacation-rental management, event operations, homebuilding and long-term stewardship are not managed from somewhere else.

That presence creates direct accountability and a deeper understanding of how every decision affects residents, guests and the place itself.

The Seahorse community on Follet’s Island

One Destination. Distinct Journeys.

Come for what matters today.
Discover what could matter next.

The Seahorse businesses remain distinct so every visitor has a clear path—while the broader destination makes each experience richer.

01

Discover

A quieter stretch of the Texas coast where Gulf energy and Drum Bay stillness meet.

02

Experience

A prepared family beach day that removes the hauling, setup and teardown.

03

Stay

Signature Homes and an on-site team turn a short escape into time that feels easy.

04

Celebrate

Beachfront weddings, quinceañeras and gatherings become destination weekends without the distance.

05

Belong

Homes and generous sites invite families to make the coast part of everyday life.

Prepared Seahorse Beach Club experience

Experience

Beach Club

Your prepared family beach day →
Seahorse Signature vacation home

Stay

Vacation Rentals

Make room for time together →
Beach celebration at Seahorse

Celebrate

Weddings & Events

A destination without the distance →
Elevated coastal home deck at Seahorse

Belong

Homes & Estates

Build a life between two shores →

Explore Seahorse

See why the whole is greater than its parts.

Move between Property View, Beach Club, Weddings & Events, Community and Vacation Accommodations to understand how the destination works together.

Open full interactive map ↗

Clear by Design

Good to know.

Each Seahorse journey has its own eligibility, access, reservation and governing terms.

Is Seahorse a resort?+

Seahorse is an integrated coastal destination and residential community—not a conventional resort. Its distinct businesses include the Beach Club, Vacation Rentals, Weddings & Events, Seahorse Homes and Seahorse Estates.

Is the beach private?+

No. The Gulf beach remains public. Seahorse Beach Club facilities, prepared cabanas and designated amenities are private and available only to eligible wristbanded guests under current terms.

Which amenities are resident-only?+

The elevated Bay Boardwalk, crabbing pier, lit fishing pier and kayak launch are private Seahorse resident amenities. Rental or event access is never implied unless expressly included in current terms.

Who manages Seahorse?+

The ownership and operating team lives within Seahorse Estates. That on-site presence connects community stewardship, homebuilding, guest stays, events and Beach Club operations.

The Seahorse Promise

Your beachfront escape—
for a day, a week, or a lifetime.

Approximately one hour south of Houston. Minutes from Galveston. Between the energy of the Gulf and the quiet beauty of Drum Bay.

Experience SeahorseExplore the destination
Explore mapExperience Seahorse