| . the low-key rooms come with 37-inch flat-screen tvs, as well as mini-fridges, microwaves and free wifi. suites have separate sitting areas with sofa beds; some offer 2-person whirlpool tubs, others have kitchenettes. pay laundry facilities and rv parking are also available. complimentary hot breakfast is served daily, and there is an outdoor pool and hot tub. 4 miles from the uss lexington museum, this modest extended-stay hotel is also 4 miles from the valero bill greehey refinery and the ortiz center, and 5 miles from del mar college. set 5 miles from corpus christi bay and 7 Corpus Christi International Airport 8 min
Hurricane Alley Waterpark (9 min) Family-friendly water park with a wave pool, lazy river, slides & thrill rides; open seasonally. USS Lexington (12 min) WWII aircraft carrier & naval museum with airplanes, an IMAX theater showing historic films & more. Selena Museum (6 min) Intimate memorial for Selena fans showcasing the singer's awards & memorabilia; closed on weekends. Bayfront Park (9 min) Cole Park (14 min) Bayside park with a playground, lighted fishing pier, skate park & open spaces for outdoor activity. Selena Memorial Statue (10 min) Memorial featuring a life-size bronze statue of the murdered Tejano singer Selena near the ocean. North Beach (11 min) Popular, white sand beach featuring a paved multiuse trail, Ferris wheel, aquarium & restaurant. Heritage Park (8 min) Popular site with several Victorian homes, some offering tours, plus space for picnics & festivals. Texas State Aquarium (12 min) Collection of regional sea life, coral reefs, dolphin preserve, sharks, touch pools & a playground. Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center (9 min) Gallery with art & objects from Japan, India, Thailand & other countries, plus kids' activities. South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center (16 min) Expansive learning center featuring an array of flora & fauna; classes & tours are available. Viewpoint of the Flower (10 min) Texas Surf Museum (9 min) Gulf Coast surfing is the focus of this quirky museum showcasing Texan surf culture. The Art Museum of South Texas (11 min) The permanent collection & special exhibits showcase regional fine art, photography & crafts. Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History (10 min) Permanent & special exhibits examine the region's history, culture, agriculture, animals & more. |