If you love playing golf but you don’t love the hefty prices at most country clubs, the Pasadena Municipal Golf Course is the perfect alternative. This 160-acre facility is run by the City of Pasadena, and it contains 18 holes that play to a par of 72. The grounds are well maintained and feature views of the beautiful Texas landscape, from the tall trees to the peaceful water features.

The course contains a turf practice facility with lessons from a PGA professional where you can brush up on your game before heading out for a round with friends, and the well-stocked club house contains all of the essential golf equipment, food, and drinks to leave you feeling energized before or after playing. There are also Club Car golf carts available for rent to make your game even more relaxing.

The Pasadena Municipal Golf Course is open from sunrise to sundown every day of the week.

Pasadena Municipal Golf Course
1000 Duffer Lane
Houston, TX 77034
(281) 481-0834
www.ci.pasadena.tx.us/default.aspx?name=prk.fac-golfcourse

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If you’re looking for fresh sushi in Pasadena, you’ll find it for lunch and dinner any day of the week at Little Tokyo. This affordable eatery offers classic sushi options like California rolls, fresh sashimi, and custom hand rolls with your choice of ingredients. If you come with a group, Little Tokyo also offers sushi boats filled with an elaborate assortment of the restaurant’s most popular sushi items, which makes it easy to sample a variety of rolls and share the meal with lots of people.

The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner every day, with even more affordable prices on smaller lunch specials. For of-age guests, the menu also includes a number of traditional Japanese sakes and Asian import beers to pair with your meal.

Little Tokyo is open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday.

Little Tokyo
6737 Fairmont Parkway
Pasadena, TX 77505
(281) 991-9400
www.littletokyosushi.net

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Baytown Seafood Restaurant is a great casual dinner choice that offers some of the freshest fish in town. If you’re a fan of seafood, you’ll love Baytown’s extensive menu of hot and spicy boiled shrimp, crawfish, and grilled stuffed flounder. Popcorn shrimp po'boy sandwiches are perfect for a casual lunch, and the gumbo makes a tasty addition to any meal. For diners who aren’t partial to seafood, Baytown also offers a small selection of burgers and other landlubber favorites.

The restaurant’s interior is very large and comfortable, with colorful coastal decor and large tables big enough for any size party. Or, if you don’t have time to dine inside of the restaurant, many regulars also order their food to go.

Baytown Seafood Restaurant recommends making reservations for large parties.

Baytown Seafood Restaurant
4501 Spencer Highway
Pasadena, TX 77504
(713) 946-2224
www.facebook.com/baytownseafoodrestaurantpasadena

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