Directions to The Akela's Home at Kirby Marina
These local area maps enable you to find your way to Kirby Marina more efficiently. Whether you are coming from the Downtown Houston area or the east side of town near NASA, these maps will bring you right to the dock.
Directions from Downtown Houston
Take US-59 South and go Southwest for 0.2 miles. Continue on US-59, Eastex Fwy and go Southwest for 0.3 miles. Bear right on ramp at sign reading "TX-288 South to Lake Jackson/Freeport" and go Southwest for 0.5 miles. Continue on TX-288 and go South for 33.5 miles. Bear right on ramp at sign reading "TX-288-BR South to Freeport/Angleton" and go Southwest for 0.2 miles. Turn left on TX-288-BR and go South for 4.2 miles. Turn left on FM-523 and go Southeast for 16.5 miles. Turn left on Suggs Rd, County Road 792 and go Southeast for 0.2 miles to 816 County Road 792.
Directions from NASA area
Begin at Webster, TX on S Austin St and go Northwest for 0.1 miles. Turn right on Pennsylvania St and go Northeast for less than 100 feet. Turn left on S Austin St and go Northwest for 0.2 miles. Turn left on FM-528 and go Southwest for 4.7 miles. Continue and go Southwest for less than 100 feet. Continue on FM-528 and go Southwest for 5.4 miles. Turn left on TX-35 and go Southwest for 20.3 miles. Turn left on FM-523 and go South for 14.0 miles. Turn left on Suggs Rd, County Road 792 and go Southeast for 0.2 miles to 816 County Road 792.
Gulf of Mexico Weather Conditions
Below are links to weather buoys in the Gulf of Mexico that provide you with the latest weather conditions. These will help you plan for the "Big Trip" and hopefully for some smooth sailing.