🌿 RelaxedWeekend · from San Antonio, TX

Gardens, Beaches & Coastal Light

Escape to blooming gardens and windswept beaches where botanical beauty meets coastal charm and golden lighthouse views.

Day 1 — South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature CenterDay 2 — Lighthouse Beach

Day 1 — South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center

🚗 2 hr 31 min driving📍 5 stops

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Morning

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Drive

San Antonio, TX → South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center

2 hr 15 min

South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center

★ Reviews →

Expansive learning center featuring an array of flora & fauna; classes & tours are available.

~1 hr📍 See location

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Lunch

🍽️ Lunch~1 hr

Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet

Enjoy unlimited, interactive hibachi cooking and diverse buffet options in a laid-back environment perfect for casual weekend dining.

★ Reviews →Buffet Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Afternoon

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Drive

South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center → Woodhouse Spa - Corpus Christi

8 min

Woodhouse Spa - Corpus Christi

★ Reviews →

Sink into heated mineral pools and drift through steam rooms while salt therapy and hot stone massages melt away tension. Luxuriate in the sauna before wrapping yourself in plush robes at this adults-only wellness sanctuary.

~1 hr📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Woodhouse Spa - Corpus Christi → Umiya Sushi

8 min

🍽️ Dinner~1 hr

Umiya Sushi

Savor artfully crafted, fresh sushi and Japanese cuisine in an intimate atmosphere ideal for a relaxed culinary experience.

★ Reviews →Japanese Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Holiday Inn Express Corpus Christi Beachfront, an IHG Hotel

A beachfront IHG property in Corpus Christi with direct views of Corpus Christi Bay — close to the USS Lexington, the South Texas Botanical Gardens, and the Padre Island National Seashore causeway. The best-positioned chain option on the water.

Day 2 — Lighthouse Beach

🚗 2 hr 22 min driving📍 5 stops

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Morning

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Drive

South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center → Lighthouse Beach

1 hr 38 min

Lighthouse Beach

★ Reviews →

Popular, waterfront area featuring a sandy beach, a kids' playground, splash pad & picnic tables.

~2 hrs📍 See location

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Lunch

Scully's Sports Bar & Grill

★ Reviews →

Kick back with cold drinks, hearty comfort food, and a friendly, low-key vibe perfect for a laid-back weekend getaway.

~1 hr📍 See location

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Afternoon

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Drive

Lighthouse Beach → Lavaca Bluffs Vineyard and Winery

22 min

Lavaca Bluffs Vineyard and Winery

★ Reviews →

Sip Texas Hill Country wines on the terrace overlooking rolling vineyards, then stroll the grounds past native oaks and wildflowers. Taste estate-produced varietals while absorbing panoramic bluff views above the Lavaca River valley.

~1.5 hrs📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Lavaca Bluffs Vineyard and Winery → Texas Traditions Grill & Bar

22 min

🍽️ Dinner~1 hr