Though I'm a native Houstonian, I just retired as professor of Hospitality Management and Tourism from a small University in Louisiana. Wishing to return to Texas and live by the beach, I purchased this home in El Jardin Del Mar as it's the best of all worlds....rural tranquility, beach, abundant wildlife such as deer, rabbits and racoons and wonderfully relaxing. neighbors, but only a short drive into downtown Houston: live theatre, ballet, symphony and Houston Grand Opera.