| laid-back rooms with carpeted floors offer flat-screen tvs, wi-fi and kitchenettes, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. off state highway 358, this unpretentious hotel is 5 miles from texas a&m university corpus christi and 15 miles from the texas state aquarium. breakfast and parking are available. there's a bar, an exercise room and an outdoor pool, plus bbq grills. suites add pull-out couches. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. other amenities include a convenience store, coin-operated laundry facilities, and meeting and event space
Corpus Christi International Airport 20 min
Viewpoint of the Flower (19 min) Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve & Learning Center (7 min)
Nature and park USS Lexington (21 min)
WWII aircraft carrier & naval museum with airplanes, an IMAX theater showing historic films & more. Texas State Aquarium (20 min)
Collection of regional sea life, coral reefs, dolphin preserve, sharks, touch pools & a playground. South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center (16 min)
Expansive learning center featuring an array of flora & fauna; classes & tours are available. In The Game Funtrackers (7 min)
Amusement park with rides, go-karts, an arcade, mini-golf & more, plus a cafe with American fare. Oso Bay (11 min) Mustang Island State Park (13 min)
3,954-acre park with ranger programs & miles of open beaches, plus areas for camping & birding. Hurricane Alley Waterpark (19 min)
Family-friendly water park with a wave pool, lazy river, slides & thrill rides; open seasonally. The Art Museum of South Texas (20 min)
The permanent collection & special exhibits showcase regional fine art, photography & crafts. Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History (18 min)
Permanent & special exhibits examine the region's history, culture, agriculture, animals & more. Selena Memorial Statue (19 min)
Memorial featuring a life-size bronze statue of the murdered Tejano singer Selena near the ocean. Whitecap Beach (12 min)
Long stretch of scenic beach with sizable surf & seasonal lifeguards, plus vehicles with permits. Suter Wildlife Refuge (7 min)
Wildlife refuge offering birdwatching, biking & hiking trails, a picnic area & more. North Beach (20 min)
Popular, white sand beach featuring a paved multiuse trail, Ferris wheel, aquarium & restaurant. | 
