1
Texas State Aquarium
Aquarium
Collection of regional sea life, coral reefs, dolphin preserve, sharks, touch pools & a playground.
4.60 (15K reviews)
2
USS Lexington
Museum
WWII aircraft carrier & naval museum with airplanes, an IMAX theater showing historic films & more.
4.80 (14.1K reviews)
3
Selena Memorial Statue
Monument
Memorial featuring a life-size bronze statue of the murdered Tejano singer Selena near the ocean.
4.70 (9.4K reviews)
4
La Palmera
Shopping mall
100+ shopping & dining options & occasional events make this stalwart enclosed mall a local staple.
4.40 (7.1K reviews)
6
Walmart Supercenter
Department store
😐 Few floor staff don't like to help customers with questions or obtaining locked up products or location of products. The new store manager has the garden center locked and or dark much of the time. The two Asian men who work in or near the garden center are rude because they ignore me when I speak t...
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4.10 (6.3K reviews)
7
Twin Peaks
Sports bar
Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.
$$ $$
4.70 (6.1K reviews)
8
Whataburger
Restaurant
Circa-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.
$ $$$
4.30 (6K reviews)
9
Doc's Seafood and Steaks
Seafood restaurant
Lively selection for surf 'n' turf in an open-air setting overlooking the water, plus live music.
$$ $$
4.30 (5.7K reviews)
10
Texas Roadhouse
Steak house
Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
$$ $$
4.40 (5.3K reviews)
11
Cole Park
City park
Bayside park with a playground, lighted fishing pier, skate park & open spaces for outdoor activity.
4.60 (5.1K reviews)
12
Mustang Island State Park
State park
3,954-acre park with ranger programs & miles of open beaches, plus areas for camping & birding.
4.60 (5K reviews)
14
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
Buffet restaurant
Family-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
$$ $$
4.30 (4.8K reviews)
15
Snoopy's Pier
Restaurant
Veteran eatery offering fried shrimp, crab cakes & more in a family-friendly setting with bay views.
$$ $$
4.20 (4.8K reviews)
16
Blackbeard's On the Beach
Seafood restaurant
Pirate-themed joint offering a seafood-focused menu, margaritas in souvenir mugs & live music.
$$ $$
4.30 (4.6K reviews)
19
Selena Museum
Museum
Intimate memorial for Selena fans showcasing the singer's awards & memorabilia; closed on weekends.
4.60 (4.4K reviews)