Dive into Excitement!
Dive into the heart of the most exciting entertainment district in Texas. The 12-acre Lago Mar crystal clear lagoon is the largest in Texas and a unique staycation destination. Bay Area breezes will caress you while you lounge on white-sand beaches, swim in azure waters or dine lagoon-side on our beach boardwalk.
Using innovative technology that conserves water and lessens environmental impact, Crystal Lagoons® has installed stunning lagoons all across the globe. Now, with the opening of Texas’ first public-access lagoon in Lago Mar, everyone will have a chance to experience paradise for themselves.
Explore Texas City's Largest Crystal Clear Lagoon at Lago Mar
Lagoon Amenity Village
From the white-sand beaches surrounding Texas’ largest Crystal Lagoons® amenity to the well-appointed clubhouse and all it has to offer, Lago Mar offers exceptional amenities that invite you to relax and enjoy. It’s an everyday staycay where having fun is always on repeat.
Future phases of development around the lagoon are planned to include hotels, retail, dining, entertainment, as well as a separate pay-for-access beach club with multiple beaches, a cabana pool, a two-story swim-up bar on an island, a kid’s beach with water features, a floating obstacle course, and a world-class watersports facility including kayaks, paddleboards and small sailboats.
Crystal Lagoon
The 12-acre Lago Mar crystal clear lagoon is where Bay Area breezes caress you while you lounge on white-sand beaches, swim in azure waters and play the day away. Behind the always gorgeous lagoon is innovative technology that conserves water and lessens environmental impact.
An amazing amenity and environmentally friendly? It’s what we call a double win! Texas’ first public-access lagoon is host to exciting events — including Spring Break at Lago Mar and the widely popular Lagoonfest Texas — but also offers residents dedicated space just for them.
Clubhouse
When you have the state’s largest crystal clear lagoon, you need something equally impressive to sit alongside — and that’s exactly what you have at Lago Mar. Walls of windows overlook the lagoon, and luxurious elements such as teak finishes and quartz countertops add to the facility’s upscale ambiance. The 12,000-square-foot clubhouse at the Lago Mar Amenity Village is a beautifully appointed facility offering:
- Blue Lagoon Bar & Grill
- Great room
- Meeting rooms
- Conference rooms
- Offices for on-site staff
- Fitness facility for residents
Blue Lagoon Bar & Grill
Indulge in lagoon-side dining—Relax, enjoy, and experience dining out like never before at the Blue Lagoon Bar & Grill. Offering views to rival any tropical paradise, the Blue Lagoon overlooks the turquoise waters and white‐sand beaches of Lago Mar’s Crystal Lagoons® amenity. With a menu that features treasured classics with modern nuances, the Blue Lagoon Bar & Grill is a feast for all senses.
More Fun In the Sun!
The 12-acre lagoon might have a starring role at the Lago Mar Amenity Village, but it’s not the only thing to brag about! An infinity-edge pool overlooks the lagoon, creating a “sun-sational” vista. Further water play is available at the community splash pad. Another favorite with young Lago Mar residents is the nearby playground, offering one adventure after another.
National Sailing Club
Sail, kayak and paddleboard the state’s largest crystal clear lagoon at the National Sailing Club. Experienced staff offer instruction, and memberships are available so you can take to the waters any time you want.
Frequently asked questions
What is Crystal Lagoons® patented technology?
Crystal Lagoons® is the world’s leader in water innovation and technology, which transforms any corner of the world into an idyllic beach paradise. It is an international company with offices around the world that has developed and patented a state-of-the-art technology that enables crystal clear bodies of water of unlimited sizes to be built and maintained, offering an idyllic beach lifestyle anywhere in the world while using minimal amounts of chemicals and energy. Crystal Lagoons has more than 600 projects in different phases of development, planning, construction and operation.
How does it work?
Crystal Lagoons’ technology applies an efficient filtration system that uses only 2 percent of the energy consumed by conventional swimming pool centralized filtration systems. Crystal Lagoons’ patented solution is to apply additives and different ultrasonic waves to the water in the lagoon, which enable the contaminant particles to be agglomerated into larger particles that are later removed from the lagoon. This means that only a small portion of the total water volume needs to be filtered. Also, as the filtered flow is up to 300 times lower than for conventional systems, the whole filtration system is smaller, decreasing installation requirements in terms of pumps and filter sizes.
Are there many chemicals in the crystal clear lagoon?
Crystal Lagoons’ patented solution is to apply controlled pulses of very small quantities of oxidants/micro-biocides to the water in the lagoon, according to the growth cycles of algae and bacteria, in very specific patterns based on algorithms. In so doing, it is not necessary to maintain a high and permanent level of disinfection the way a conventional swimming pool does. The results of this efficient system are that it enables up to 100 times less additives (source: Crystal Lagoons US Corp) to be used than are used in conventional swimming pool and drinking water treatment technologies, all of which reduces excessive expense on chemicals and further environmental damage. The application of additives is coordinated by strategically located injectors and sensors. This operation is managed online by the Crystal Lagoons Control Center in real time.
How is the water quality of the crystal clear lagoon controlled?
The hydraulic and mechanical systems are monitored, controlled, and operated remotely by Crystal Lagoons from their control center. This enables Crystal Lagoons to ensure that water quality is maintained within their established parameters, guaranteeing high quality regardless of the location of the crystal clear lagoon.
How much water does a crystal clear lagoon use?
The technology in every crystal clear lagoon enables low water consumption, using as little as 30 times less water than a golf course and 50 percent less water than is required by a city park of the same size.
Is it safe to swim in a crystal clear lagoon?
The water in a crystal clear lagoon fully complies with the most stringent international physicochemical and microbiological water quality standards. The water quality is also monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by specially designed systems and sensors that continually report specific physicochemical and other water quality parameters through a proprietary telemetry platform, managed and operated through the cloud by the Crystal Lagoons Control Center. All the different mechanical and hydraulic systems operating in the lagoons around the world are also activated and controlled from the control center, allowing for constant monitoring and operation of the lagoons, to ensure excellent water quality all year round.
When will the Lago Mar crystal clear lagoon be open?
The Lago Mar crystal clear lagoon is open all year round. It will be closed two days a week for maintenance. Please see the Lago Mar lifestyle director for specific dates and times of operation.
Is the Lago Mar crystal clear lagoon for residents only?
No, the Lago Mar lagoon will have public access. However, a large portion will be for resident access with private white sand beaches and a clubhouse.
What amenities will be included in the public portion of the Lago Mar crystal lagoon?
Current plans for the public access portion call for multiple beaches, a floating obstacle course, a swim-up bar, a 10,000-square-foot beach club with cabana pool and the Treasure Island complex with a two-story building that can host corporate and other events. Tortuga Beach will be the largest beach on the lagoon and will be able to accommodate approximately 2,000 people per day.
How big is the Lago Mar crystal clear lagoon?
The Lago Mar crystal clear lagoon is 12 acres. It is the largest in Texas and the first to offer public access.
Are jet skis allowed in the Lago Mar crystal clear lagoon?
Motorized vehicles are not allowed in the Lago Mar crystal clear lagoon. Paddle boards and kayaks are allowed and can be launched at the floating dock.
Is there a designated swimming area in the Lago Mar crystal clear lagoon?
There are designated swimming areas in the Lago Mar crystal clear lagoon. The swimming areas are a maximum 3 feet deep and are separated from the deeper areas of the crystal clear lagoon that are reserved for kayak and stand up paddle boards.
How deep is the Lago Mar crystal clear lagoon?
The Lago Mar crystal clear lagoon is 10 feet deep at its deepest. The designated swimming areas are 3 feet deep.
Do fish live in the Lago Mar crystal clear lagoon?
Since the water is clean and does not have nutrients to support wildlife, there are no fish or wildlife in the Lago Mar crystal clear lagoon.