Serendipity Bay RV Resort Cabins Marina

The Great Outdoors

Within an hour's drive of Serendipity Bay RV Resort, you can reach several unique parks and beachfront recreation areas between Corpus Christi and Houston. Brazos Bend State Park is full of exotic animals like otters, armadillos, and alligators. Along with evidence of Pre-Columbian civilizations, there are birdwatching areas, day-use facilities, and plenty of programs to teach visitors about local wildlife and nature. Goliad State Park & Historic Site also blends history with natural beauty. There are historical structures like chapels, shelters, amphitheaters, and a visitor center showcasing the park's fascinating past.Both Goose Island State Park and Mustang Island State Park can be found down by Corpus Christi, occupying space near the Gulf of Mexico. Goose Island State Park has gorgeous beaches, fishing coves, hiking trails, birdwatching areas, and a thousand-year-old oak tree, among other things. Mustang Island State Park is right on the coast. The park is named for the wild horses that roam the area. The sandy terrain is home to a healthy population of rodents, along with coyotes, raccoons, and several species of shorebirds. You can do some swimming or surfing at the beach, or sprawl out on a blanket for some lounging under the Texas sun. Camping in Mustang Island State Park is an option, too. Improved sites with electric and water hookups can accommodate most rigs, and the primitive beachfront sites are perfect for a night under the stars.Matagorda Island State Park is a massive undeveloped wilderness area, except for a few camping facilities. This mostly natural park occupies several thousand acres of land on a large barrier island offshore. You can camp out, enjoy some lovely gulf air, swim, fish, and soak up the sun at this beautiful nature park.

City Sightseeing

You won’t have to travel far to do some city exploring and sightseeing while RV camping in Palacios, with cities like Corpus Christi and Houston both less than two hours' drive away. Before you seek out other options, be sure to go shopping or dining in Palacios while you are in town. The seaside community has dreamy views of the water and charming museums like the City by the Sea Museum. Housed in the Historic Luther Hotel, this beautiful institution showcases the history of the area, covering different topics like pioneers, Native Americans, World War II, devastating hurricanes, and other significant events.Down in Corpus Christi, you can bring the whole family to the Texas State Aquarium, featuring a menagerie of marine creatures from every ocean on Earth. In addition to underwater animals, you can see birds, sloths, and other land animals too. Between the dolphin shows and the educational films at the aquarium theater, there is so much to learn and see during your visit.The USS Lexington Museum on the Bay features an old warship that has since been repurposed as a place of learning. Guests can tour the former aircraft carrier, seeing numerous military artifacts, warplanes, fighter jets, bombers, and other amazing pieces of technology.Another fun-filled place offering an exciting time is the Art Museum of South Texas. This unusual building sports a modern design and is filled to the brim with artistic masterpieces. In addition to a rotating gallery space with pieces from other museums, there is a brilliant permanent collection featuring legendary works by artists like Salvador Dali.Don't miss out on experiencing this pleasant waterfront region; book a camper in Matagorda County and settle into one of the spacious campsites at Serendipity Bay RV Resort.