| warm rooms with modern artwork provide internet access and flat-screens, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. a free breakfast buffet is served in an airy dining room that features floor-to-ceiling windows. kids stay at no extra cost with a parent. off interstate 37, this informal hotel is 9 miles from corpus christi international airport and 31 miles from mustang island state park, which is set along the gulf of mexico coast. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. pets are welcome by prior arrangement (fee). there's an outdoor pool, a gym, a lobby lounge, and a terrace with a fire pit. suites have kitchenettes; upgraded suites add living areas, balconies and/or sofabeds
Corpus Christi International Airport 15 min
Selena Memorial Statue (16 min)
Memorial featuring a life-size bronze statue of the murdered Tejano singer Selena near the ocean. Heritage Park (14 min)
Popular site with several Victorian homes, some offering tours, plus space for picnics & festivals. Hurricane Alley Waterpark (14 min)
Family-friendly water park with a wave pool, lazy river, slides & thrill rides; open seasonally. Texas Surf Museum (15 min)
Gulf Coast surfing is the focus of this quirky museum showcasing Texan surf culture. Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History (15 min)
Permanent & special exhibits examine the region's history, culture, agriculture, animals & more. Hazel Bazemore County Park (9 min) Labonte Park (8 min) North Beach (16 min)
Popular, white sand beach featuring a paved multiuse trail, Ferris wheel, aquarium & restaurant. Cole Park (19 min)
Bayside park with a playground, lighted fishing pier, skate park & open spaces for outdoor activity. Selena Museum (10 min)
Intimate memorial for Selena fans showcasing the singer's awards & memorabilia; closed on weekends. Viewpoint of the Flower (16 min) Texas State Aquarium (16 min)
Collection of regional sea life, coral reefs, dolphin preserve, sharks, touch pools & a playground. The Art Museum of South Texas (16 min)
The permanent collection & special exhibits showcase regional fine art, photography & crafts. USS Lexington (16 min)
WWII aircraft carrier & naval museum with airplanes, an IMAX theater showing historic films & more. Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center (14 min)
Gallery with art & objects from Japan, India, Thailand & other countries, plus kids' activities. | 
