Texas Gulf Coast Getaways

Texas Gulf Coast Getaways

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If you're looking for a fun weekend get-away, the Texas Gulf Coast offers year-round warm temperatures, fine white sand and sunny blue skies. Various cities and tourist areas are scattered along the coastline. From Galveston to Port Aransas and South Padre Island you can enjoy access to watercraft sports, fishing, golf, fine dining, shopping and biking. Parts of the Gulf Coast area were originally Mexico territories, and in many places the region still offers a representation of Mexican culture.

The Mermaid & Dolphin Resort

Located in Galveston The Mermaid & Dolphin Resort is a boutique hotel with resort-style amenities. This property features an indoor pool in a conservatory setting with lush green foliage surrounding it, a business center, a library with community books, magazines and CDs and a complimentary weekend breakfast. A private tropical garden with a sundeck and lounging chairs is accessible to all guests. All units are suites and include in-room, double Jacuzzis. Rooms offer charming details like hand-carved bed frames and fireplaces. Other amenities are CD players, telephones, coffee makers, DSL ports, and private balconies off of most units. Coffee makers, mini-fridges and microwaves are also provided. This resort is ideal for a romantic getaway. A restaurant and pub are on-site. Galveston Island offers 32-miles of beaches and The Colonel, a 750-passenger, 19th-century-style stern-wheeler that's docked at Moody Garden that you can take a cruise on.

The Mermaid & Dolphin Resort
1103 33rd St.
Galveston Island, TX 77550
409-762-1561
mermaidanddolphin.com

Port Royal Ocean Resort & Conference Center

Port Royal Ocean Resort & Conference Center is located in Port Aransas along the Gulf of Mexico. This property boasts a huge water area with hot tubs, various connecting pools and large, enclosed, winding water slides. An on-site restaurant offers cuisine from the islands and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A private boardwalk connects resort guests to the beach and volleyball and tennis courts are on-site. There is a store in the main building, which is open daily that offers various goods. High-speed Internet access is also available. All accommodations are condo units and amenities include kitchens, separate living and bedroom areas and Gulf views. Cable television, full baths and roll-away beds are also included. This resort suits business travelers, families and couples.

Port Royal Ocean Resort & Conference Center
6317 Highway 361
Port Aransas, TX 78373
361-749-5011
port-royal.com/

Redfish Inn

The Redfish Inn is situated on South Padre Island and offers Bay Front lodging. It's a private, small inn that offers seven rooms for overnight accommodations. Guests can enjoy on-site fishing and birding, as well as watercraft sports. This property boasts a wrap-around balcony on the second floor accessible by six of the units, a sunset deck, boardwalk, restaurant and the Sportmen's Den. The den offers the only television available on-site. Breakfast is served every morning. Rooms offer bay views, sitting areas, ceiling fans and desk work areas. You can walk to various shops, cafes, restaurants and island water activities from this location.

Redfish Inn
207 W. Aries Dr.
South Padre Island, TX 78597
956-761-2722
redfishinn.com

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