Pearland Vacation Rentals

Pearland Travel Guide

A suburb of Houston with a population of over 100,000, Pearland is considered by many to be one of the best places to live in all of Texas. Dotted with palm trees and decorated with large, modern homes, Pearland combines the beauty of the old South with the charm of modern-day Texas.

Things to Do in Pearland

There are dozens of fun things to do within the suburb of Pearland. Pearland town center, however, offers just as many if not more activities than the rest of the city combined. The town center offers a variety of unique shops and restaurants and a “town square” atmosphere with the inclusion of a stage where events are held. For guests looking to bond with the outdoors and enjoy the Texas sunshine, Shadow Creek Ranch Disc Golf course is a great place to spend the afternoon as the golf course not only features disc golf, but also has a playground and walking trails.

The John Hargrove Environmental Complex and Wetlands give visitors a chance to learn about the area’s local plants and. flowers, as well as to sample a variety of fruit from the “edible trail” -- a trail lined with fruit trees for picking. 288 Lake, just outside of Pearland, is popular for paddle boarding, kayaking, and swimming. Other great locations for staying busy are the Pearland Recreation Center and Natatorium, Zychlinski Park, Pearland Skate Center, and the Sri Meenakshi Temple.

Best Places to Stay in Pearland

The variety of rental homes in Pearland is astounding. There are a number of different types of homes available including single rooms for rent and whole houses that have anywhere from 1-4 bedrooms. Many of the rentals are pet friendly and inclusive of your furry friend, as well as designed with full kitchens and regularly updated with the installation of new appliances.

Best Time to Visit Pearland

The best time to visit Pearland, TX for outdoor adventures is around March. However, for shopping and sampling food from the city's restaurants, all year around is a good time -- rain or shine.

Best Events in Pearland

The Pearland Crawfish Festival takes place each year and features carnival games, rides, and endless amounts of boiled, charred, and grilled crawfish to enjoy. In addition, the Pearland Hometown Christmas Festival and Parade of Lights draws in quite the crowd, as the event includes breakfast with Santa, live music, a parade, and carriage rides.

Things to Do for Families in Pearland

Bass Pro Shop is ideal for families with a passion for fish. Bass Pro Shop is home to Pearland’s largest aquarium -- an 18,000 gallon freshwater tank, a large saltwater aquarium, and a touch pool that allows guests to interact with the friendly fish species within it. In addition, Bass Pro Shop also has an antique fishing museum and dozens of fish-related exhibits and artifacts. For a day of family golf, visitors can make their way to Lunar Mini Golf and enjoy a few games of mini golf under black light, the only light being that of the lit-up course.