The best the outdoors has to offer is waiting for you at Rayburn Country Club Resort. Here you’ll find an 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones and Jay Reviere and a nine-hole course designed by Bob Van Hagge, as well as a putting green and a 300-yard driving range. Two championship, all-weather tennis courts are on site and lighted for night play. Water lovers will enjoy Sam Rayburn Lake, which offers 560 miles of shoreline. Two outdoor pools and a playground along with volleyball, badminton, and miniature golf are available but are subject to seasonal operations.
Activity: Beach
The Landing at Seven Coves
The Landing at Seven Coves is located on a peninsula jutting into 19-mile-long Lake Conroe. Enjoy fishing on site or take a short drive from the resort to reach a 27-hole golf course, as well as sailing, waterskiing, and other water sports. Hiking and biking trails are a great way to explore nearby Sam Houston National Forest. For big-city activities, plan a drive to Houston, about an hour away.
The Falls Golf Club and Resort
The Falls Golf Club and Resort, boasting a top-rated, championship, 18-hole golf course, putting and chipping greens, and driving range, offers a terrific location for family fun in the Lone Star State. Experience cascading waterfalls, rolling hills, forests, large Bermuda Greens, and exotic wildlife. Enjoy antiques shopping, hunting, opera, and historic sites in the area. Don’t miss the famous Blue Bell Ice Cream tour, bass fishing at Fayette Lake, nature trails, malls, and relaxing. The Falls is centrally located between Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. Take great day-trips to these cities.
The Victorian
The sun, sea, and sand are yours for the taking at The Victorian. Relax in the heated year-round swimming pool or luxuriate in the sensuous warmth of the whirlpools. For additional activities, you’ll find a lighted tennis court, a fitness center, a barbecue area, games room, and a playground. The resort also offers conference facilities and a garden courtyard for weddings. Visit the historic Strand district, the Railroad Museum, historical homes, and countless other attractions, including 32 miles of beaches.
Sweetwater at South Padre Island
Sweetwater at South Padre Island features a pool, Jacuzzi, and two tennis courts. Of course, one of the main attractions here is the beach. The Gulf provides activities, such as surfing, scuba diving, reef and deep-sea fishing, waterskiing, snorkeling, sailing, and boating, as well as parasailing and WaveRunner and Jet Ski rentals. Other recreational activities include shuffleboard and miniature golf. For a change of pace, try a helicopter ride. For more information, call the Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 343-2368.
Sundial at Mustang Towers
Located on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico, Sundial at Mustang Towers rises 15 stories above windswept dunes for a breathtaking view of the Gulf and miles of sandy beachfront. Just a few minutes from the quaint fishing village of Port Aransas and a half hour from Corpus Christi, vacations here offer seclusion without sacrificing the opportunity for activities. After a day of sight-seeing, fishing, tennis, or golf, relax by the resort’s bilevel outdoor pool. Mustang Towers is ideally situated for day-trips to the King Ranch, the Aransas Wildlife Refuge, or to nearby towns along the Mexican border.
Silverleaf’s Seaside Resort
Rooms with ocean views will highlight the planned Silverleaf’s Seaside Resort, which is located approximately 70 miles south of Houston in scenic Galveston. Your unit is a short distance from the beach, just across the street with 635 feet of Gulf of Mexico beachfront property. The resort is a perfect setting for beach activities and relaxation. Other resort amenities include a sports court, outdoor swimming pool and children’s playground area. HC units are only Saturday check-ins. Resort does not offer upgrades at check-in, the unit you confirm will be final.
Seascape Condominiums
From game fishing in the Laguna Madre and sport fishing in the deep waters of the Gulf to shopping in Mexico’s mercados and island specialty shops, Seascape Condominiums offers family-style entertainment day and night. After an action-packed day that might include exciting water sports and tasty restaurants, relax in the resort’s Jacuzzi and chat with locals about what you’ll want to do tomorrow. Whether running with the crowd or basking on the beach in secluded privacy, you’ll always find something nearby to suit your fancy.
San Luis Condominiums
Galveston, a city steeped in Texas history, is home to San Luis Condominiums. The resort’s free-form pool–the perfect setting for sunning and swimming–boasts a Polynesian-style, swim-up bar. Tennis is available on site with golf available at Galveston Country Club, the oldest country club in Texas. On the beach, enjoy everything from sailing to horseback riding. Historic sites you’ll want to see include Ashton Villa, The Bishop’s Palace, Tremont House Hotel, and the Railroad Museum.
Royale Beach & Tennis Club
Royale Beach & Tennis Club is a family resort located in the heart of Padre Island. The resort offers beachfront accommodations with individual balconies overlooking the Gulf. On-site amenities include outdoor pools, hot tubs, and tennis courts. South Padre Island offers fishing, windsurfing, sailing, restaurants, and island nightlife.