ACCOMMODATIONS & TRAVEL
Bay City sits on the Texas Gulf Coast in Matagorda County — roughly 90 minutes south of Houston. Here's what to know about hotels, food, and getting to class on time.
DIRECTIONS
FROM HOUSTON
~90 minutes via TX-288 S and TX-35 S. Easiest approach for students flying into IAH or HOU.
FROM VICTORIA
~75 minutes via US-59 N and TX-35 E.
FROM CORPUS CHRISTI
~2.5 hours via US-77 N and TX-35 E.
TRAINING ADDRESS
3108 Nichols Ave, Bay City, TX 77414
LODGING
CHAIN HOTELS
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & HAMPTON INN
Multiple national-chain hotels are clustered near the TX-35 / 7th Street corridor — typically 5–10 minutes from the training facility.
BUDGET OPTIONS
LOCAL MOTELS & INNS
Independent motels in Bay City run lower nightly rates if you're managing a tight CE travel budget. Call ahead for current availability.
SHORT-TERM RENTALS
VRBO & AIRBNB
Vacation rentals near the coast (Matagorda Bay, Sargent) are an option for weekend stays — beach access is 20–30 minutes away.
Not endorsements — Sure'Nuff Septic Training has no booking arrangement with any hotel. Use this list as a starting point and verify current rates directly.
FOOD
TEX-MEX
Long-running Tex-Mex spots along Avenue F and 7th Street — fast lunch between sessions.
BBQ
Texas barbecue done the way locals expect it — brisket, sausage, and sides.
GULF SEAFOOD
Bay City's proximity to the Gulf means fresh shrimp, oysters, and snapper at a handful of local seafood spots.
COFFEE & BREAKFAST
Local cafes and chain breakfast spots along TX-35 are easy grab-and-go before a 9:00 AM session.
TRAVEL COORDINATION
Tell us your arrival window, group size, and any logistics questions. We'll reply within one business day with recommendations.