🌿 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 min8:00 AM → 10:15 AM

South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center

★ 4.5

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

10:15 AM📍 See location

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Lunch

🍽️ Lunch11:15 AM

Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet

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

★ 4.2Buffet Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Afternoon

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Drive

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

8 min12:15 PM → 12:23 PM

Woodhouse Spa - Corpus Christi

★ 4.6

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.

12:23 PM📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Woodhouse Spa - Corpus Christi → Umiya Sushi

8 min5:00 PM → 5:08 PM

🍽️ Dinner5:08 PM

Umiya Sushi

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

★ 4.5Japanese Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Holiday Inn Express Corpus Christi Beachfront, an IHG Hotel

Rated 4.3★ (258 reviews) — a well-rated base for your night near South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center.

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 min8:00 AM → 9:38 AM

Lighthouse Beach

★ 4.4

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

9:38 AM📍 See location

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Lunch

Scully's Sports Bar & Grill

★ 4.2

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

10:38 AM📍 See location

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Afternoon

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Drive

Lighthouse Beach → Lavaca Bluffs Vineyard and Winery

22 min12:00 PM → 12:22 PM

Lavaca Bluffs Vineyard and Winery

★ 4.8

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.

12:22 PM📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Lavaca Bluffs Vineyard and Winery → Texas Traditions Grill & Bar

22 min5:00 PM → 5:22 PM

🍽️ Dinner5:22 PM

Texas Traditions Grill & Bar

Delight in authentic Texas cuisine and local flavors in a casual, welcoming atmosphere that captures the relaxed spirit of the region.

★ 4.2Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Consider staying overnight

The drive back to San Antonio, TX is 2h 35m — consider booking a night near Lighthouse Beach and heading home in the morning.

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