Local Area: Brazoria County, Texas
Just ten minutes away, Gulf of Mexico beaches are a popular destination for Oakwood Shores’ residents. After a day at the beach, there are more sights to appreciate like nearby shops, specialty stores and waterfront dining.
Brazoria County is the home to Oakwood Shores. Celebrated for its active coastal lifestyle, the county is known as "the place where Texas began." Part of the Brazosport area, there are dozens of parks and beaches nearby, so you’ll never run out of things to do. The Brazos Mall for shopping, dining and entertainment is 5 minutes from our Oakwood Shores community as well.
Galveston, Texas is only 45 miles from Oakwood Shores. Besides its entrancing sea, Galveston has more fun and attractions than one can fit into an entire summer. From inviting pockets of interesting shops and cafes, to towering glass pyramids and its sparkling waterpark, the island offers something for everyone.
2 miles to Brazosport College is 2 short miles away and offers a broad range of courses and classes to address diverse educational goals. Students planning to pursue a bachelor's degree can enroll in introductory academic classes, as well as courses in sixteen majors which transfer to four-year schools.
Parks and beaches surround you at Oakwood Shores. Quintana Beach County Park, fronting the Gulf of Mexico, is worth every bit of the 15 mile drive. Nearby Surfside Beach has 21 miles of unspoiled shoreline. On the northeast end of the county, San Luis Pass County Park is one of the hottest fishing spots on the Texas coast, and a great place to watch the sunrise and sunset.
Houston, Texas is only 40 minutes away from Oakwood Shores and offers incredible culture, entertainment, shopping like The Galleria, the fifth largest shopping center in the nation. You'll have no problem finding a great restaurant in this city. With more than 6,100 restaurants and 600 bars and nightclubs in the Houston area, diners can enjoy a great variety of menus and cuisines.
The Greater Houston Partnership comprises the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, and International Business. The Partnership is the primary advocate of Houston's business community and is dedicated to building regional economic prosperity.
Education within the Houston area abounds. Within the Greater Houston area are more than 60 colleges, universities and other degree-granting institutions, including Rice University, the University of St. Thomas, and the University of Houston, 100 trade, vocational and business schools, 66 public school districts across the region, 47 independent charter schools, and 195 private and parochial schools.
With more than 85 hospitals within the metropolitan area, Houston is a world leader in medicine and boasts the world's largest medical complex, the Texas Medical Center. The facility's 42 nonprofit and government institutions include 13 hospitals and two specialized patient facilities.
Houston ranks second only to New York City by number of theater seats in a concentrated downtown area. The Wortham Center, which houses the Houston Grand Opera and the Houston Ballet, is the centerpiece of Houston's vital cultural community.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science, located near Hermann Park, features the Burke Baker Planetarium, the Wortham IMAX Theatre, and the Cockrell Butterfly Center. The Museum of Fine Arts-Houston is the sixth largest museum in the United States and houses more than 27,000 works.
Houston has teams for nearly every major professional sport. The Houston Astros (MLB), Houston Texans (NFL), Houston Rockets (NBA), Houston Dynamo (MLS), and more all call Houston home. Just a short drive from Oakwood Shores, you can head to Houston with your family or friends to catch a game anytime.
The City of Houston's 429 parks cover 43,700 land acres and 12,200 water-covered acres. They offer such attractions as seven 18-hole golf courses, 43 swimming pools, 236 tennis courts, 174 baseball/softball fields, 124 football/soccer/rugby fields, 164 basketball courts, 80 hiking and cycling trails, 55 community recreation centers, and Lake Houston.