Welcome to La Porte, About La Porte

Located 35 minutes from Houston, La Porte has something for everyone. The La Porte-Bayshore area blends the romantic history of early Texas and old Sylvan Beach with the civic pride that makes La Porte a unique town. 

Want to find that special gift or unique items for your home? Park the car and stroll down Main Street and Broadway and browse through all of the charming shops. From antiques to boutiques you are sure to find something unique and special. After you work up an appetite shopping check out all of our amazing choices on where to stop next to eat before you visit the San Jacinto Battle Monument & Museum.

A little too manly for shopping? La Porte is home to one of the top 20 public golf courses in Texas - the Bay Forest Golf Course. A full 18 holes situated just off Galveston Bay. La Porte also offers a wave pool for the kids, hike and bike trails for the outdoorsman, and you can end it all by relaxing and watching the sunset while you watch your line for a bite in the bay.

Come see it all for yourself, we promise you won't run out of things to do within minutes of your hotel while your with us!