If you want to explore life on the Texas Coast, Bay Club is the perfect point of departure. Countless day trips and afternoon adventures await, just minutes out from the lodge, the pier, or your home at Bay Club.

The Great Texas Water Safari
Known as “the world’s toughest canoe race,” this 260-mile competition runs from San Marcos to Seadrift. This year, the race departs San Marcos on June 9th and teams should begin showing up in Seadrift by mid-day on the 12th. Come out and cheer on paddlers of all ages from all over the world.

Antiques and Shopping
Historic Victoria is home to several antique malls, shops and original local boutiques.

Dinner and a Show
Head into Victoria for the evening, and catch a show at the Victoria Symphony or the Victoria Ballet Theatre. For a unique dining experience beforehand, we suggest the Rosebud Fountain & Grill—located in the old local drugstore with much of the original décor. For something a little more traditional, the Colet Inn Bar & Grill serves up steaks, seafood, burgers and their special Chicken Fried Steak.

Riverside Golf Course
This 27-hole public golf course in Victoria rests along the banks of the Guadalupe River.

Fresh Seafood from San Antonio Bay
And we mean “fresh”—visit Seafood Harvest at the end of Bay Avenue in Seadrift and choose from a selection of fish and crab hauled in earlier that day.

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Halfmoon Reef Lighthouse
Located just around the corner in Port Lavaca, this historic landmark has been a beacon to trade and fishing vessels on Matagorda Bay since 1857.

Lighthouse Beach and Bird Sanctuary
Located (not surprisingly) next to the lighthouse in Port Lavaca, this public beach features lots of open sands and sun. Take a walk along the Formosa Wetlands Walkway and head to the top of the Alcoa Bird Tower for prime wildlife viewing opportunities.

Aransas Wildlife Refuge
This world-famous bird and wildlife refuge is literally right across the water. With over 115,000 acres of pristine coastal prairie, this location is home to thousands of extraordinary species, including the majestic Whooping Crane.

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Texas Zoo and Riverside Park
Take the family out for a spectacular collection of native Texas species, and enjoy lunch at one of more than 200 picnic areas with tables, bbq pits and plenty of open space to play along the Guadalupe River in Victoria.

Main Street Americana
Head down to Olde Town Port Lavaca, for distinctive blend of local boutiques, antique stores, gift shops, and great places to eat. You can even catch a local performance at the Port Lavaca Main Street Theatre, just down the street from the City Marina.

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