8 days in Stuart & Texas Gulf Coast Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Mon): get to know the resident critters at Lion Country Safari and then identify plant and animal life at Panther Ridge Conservation Center. Here are some ideas for day two: engage your brain at FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, take a tour by water with Shark Bait Beach Gear Rentals, then learn about all things military at Navy Seal Museum, and finally stroll around North Causeway Island Park.

To find more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read Stuart tour planner.

New York City to Stuart is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In August, plan for daily highs up to 89°F, and evening lows to 76°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Galveston.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Wed): take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then take a stroll through The Strand, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of The Seawall. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Moody Mansion, admire the natural beauty at Moody Gardens, then cool off at Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark, and finally find something for the whole family at Kemah Boardwalk.

To find where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Galveston online day trip planner.

You can fly from Stuart to Galveston in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In August in Galveston, expect temperatures between 90°F during the day and 80°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to fly to South Padre Island.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Fri): identify plant and animal life at Sea Turtle, Inc., look for all kinds of wild species at South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, then look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, and finally don't miss a visit to Largest Outdoor Sandcastle in the USA.

To find where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the South Padre Island sightseeing planner.

Fly from Galveston to South Padre Island in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In August in South Padre Island, expect temperatures between 89°F during the day and 79°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can go by car to Corpus Christi.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sat): learn about all things military at USS Lexington Museum, observe the fascinating underwater world at Texas State Aquarium, and then don't miss a visit to The Grave of Selena Quintanilla-Perez.

For more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Corpus Christi online tour itinerary planner.

You can drive from South Padre Island to Corpus Christi in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of shuttle, bus, and taxi; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from South Padre Island in August: highs in Corpus Christi hover around 95°F, while lows dip to 76°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Houston.

On the 13th (Sun), stroll around Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, then engage your brain at The Houston Museum of Natural Science, and then explore the engaging exhibits at Children's Museum Houston. Keep things going the next day: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms and then see the interesting displays at Space Center Houston.

To find photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Houston journey maker app.

You can fly from Corpus Christi to Houston in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 95°F in August, and nighttime lows around 77°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.