Area Attractions

So much to do, so little time

Galveston and the Bay Area offer so much in the way of things to do if you get tired of relaxing at Marina Bay RV Resort. On this page you will find information and links to many of the area attractions.

Restaurants

Bay Area Houston boasts numerous restaurants that offer waterfront dining, from casual outdoor venues along the channel to elegant dining on Galveston Bay and Clear Lake. Fresh Gulf seafood is certainly a trademark of the region, so enjoy the signature fare in your choice of settings. In addition to the sumptuous seafood, try the many cuisine choices such as barbecue, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, Thai, steaks and South American.

Perhaps the greatest concentration of restaurants is at the Kemah Boardwalk only 3/4 mile away! There you will find Joes Crab Shack, Landrys Seafood House, The Cadillac Bar, The Crab House, Aquarium Restaurant, The Flying Dutchman, Saltgrass Steakhouse and Babins Seafood House. You can also find seasonal events at the Boardwalk, including Boo on the Boardwalk with costume contest on Oct 24^th and 31^th.

We keep a full list of nearby restaurants in the office-drop in for some suggestions from our management team!

Shopping

The area's shopping options span from clusters of cottage shops selling handmade crafts to modern shopping malls filled with popular stores. The Kemah Lighthouse District and Kemah Boardwalk (only ¾ mile away) boast many retail specialty shops.

You may opt to stroll lazily under the shady canopies of centuries-old Live Oak trees in the Historic District of League City (just 2.5 miles away) where many of the shops are in historical buildings.

Just up the road, on IH 45, youll find one of the Houston areas leading shopping centers, Baybrook Mall.

If you feel like staying “home” after a long day of shopping, pick up some fresh seafood from one of Seabrooks many fish markets. We recommend Rose's Seafood. Bring it back to the resort and grill out at our waterfront BBQ area!

Nature Lovers Paradise

Seabrook is a bird sanctuary on one of the largest migratory paths in North America.

With a diverse habitat of both fresh and salt marsh, bay shoreline, riparian and upland woodlands, 291 species of birds have been identified.

Seabrook is on the Clear Lake Loop of the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail and has four designated sites along Todville Road.

Click here to see the Seabrook Tourism site.

Armand Bayou Nature Center offers a variety of nature programs, from pontoon boat field trips to summer day camps for the kids.

Click here to see the Armand Bayou Nature Center site.

More Attractions

Butler's Museum

Butler's Museum is a cultural attraction showcasing the world's largest Longhorn history collection

Galveston Cruises

GalvestonCruises.com specializes in Galveston cruises, offering expert advice and great rates on cruises from Galveston. A trip to the Carribean is at your doorstep!

Galveston Island

Enjoy the sandy beaches and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. With the atmosphere and fun of Galveston Island events, you definitely don't want to miss this island scene.

Gulf Greyhound Park

Come watch the excitement at Gulf Greyhound Park. General admission is only $2. Fun for the whole family.

Houston Aeros

Come watch the Houston Aeros for an exciting night of Hockey.

Houston Astros

Join the Houston Astros for a night of baseball in Minute Maid Park.

Houston Symphony

Houston boasts one of the best symphonies in the country with performances throughout the year, including classical, contemporary, and family concerts.

Houston Zoo

Go Wild with the Houston Zoo. An adventure for the whole family.

Kemah Boardwalk

Dining, live entertainment, carnival rides, rollercoasters, and a whole lot of fun are all waiting at the Kemah Boardwalk!

Lone Star Flight Museum

The Lone Star Flight Museum is home to Texas' Aviation Hall of Fame. Airshows are also often held here. Sure to make your aviation enthusiast a happy camper.

Moody Gardens

Spend the day at Moody Gardens. With attractions including an indoor rainforest, aquarium, ride-films, 3D Imax and more there is always something to do at Moody Gardens.

Reliant Stadium

Reliant Stadium is the home of the Houston Texans and famous Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Schlitterbahn Waterpark

Schlitterbahn Galveston Island has something you won't find anywhere else -- an indoor heated waterpark! Now you can come play in any weather.

The Colonel

Experience the elegance and romance of the paddlewheel from a bygone era aboard the Colonel. Dancing, dining and fun!

Toyota Center

Calling all Houston Rockets fans! The Toyota Center is the home of the Rockets as well as the venue of numerous concerts throughout the year

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Outdoor Attractions

Located midway between Houston and the beaches of Galveston Bay, Bay Area Houston provides a beautiful setting for relaxing, vacationing, boating, and for all sorts of special events. A 2,000-acre inlet of Galveston Bay, Clear Lake is the third-largest pleasure boat basin in the United States. Grand yachts, sporting boats and fishing vessels reside in the areas 19 marinas, which offer more than 7,000 boat slips.

Beaches Bay Area Houston is actually comprised of several independent cities, including the most southeastern portion of Houston (known as Clear Lake City).

Five additional communities are clustered around Clear Lake and Galveston Bay: Webster, Nassau Bay, League City, Kemah and Seabrook. These cities enjoy the soothing waters and refreshing Gulf breeze year-round.

Boating activities and water recreation provide hours of fun and relaxation in the presence of the water's natural beauty. Surrounded by water, the fertile land offers lush foliage including many evergreen trees and plants.

It's no wonder that many Houstonians slip down here for day trips, weekend visits, and sometimes end up moving here or buying a second home!

Day Trips

Just across the lake you can spend the day visiting the Johnson Space Center, which was established in 1961 as the Manned Spacecraft Center. The JSC today continues to lead NASAs efforts in human space exploration and offers many fun experiences for the entire family, including an annual Ballunar Liftoff Festival.

Day Trips A quick trip South takes you to Galveston Island, home of the Historic Strand, sandy beaches, Moody Gardens and much, much more (even a winery)!

On the way down, you may want to cool off and place a wager at the indoor Gulf Greyhound Park, the worlds #1 and largest greyhound racing operation.

Or you can test your knowledge of Texas History and also see the worlds tallest war memorial at the San Jacinto Monument (15' taller than the Washington Memorial!) and San Jacinto Museum. While there, check out the Battleship Texas, once considered to be the most powerful weapon in the world.