Located between Houston and Corpus Christi, Victoria is the perfect base camp for Coastal Bend region adventure. It is one of the oldest cities in Texas, founded by Martin de Leon in 1824. Explore our rich history, dig our arts & festival scene and enjoy nature or water recreation before heading out in any direction to follow the Texas Independence and Chisholm Trails or experience world class salt water fishing. Let us help you plan your overnight stay.
The Chisholm Trail, Riverside Park, Mission Espiritu Santo, and Fort Saint Louis Sections are the four trails that make up the 25-mile Victoria Paddling Trail. Meandering along the Guadalupe River in the Coastal Region this trail is slower moving and bordered by scenic soft banks rather than the limestone bluffs of the Hill Country. This quiet reach can be paddled in multiple sections varying in lengths and time on the water.
