Guidebook for Corpus Christi
Entertainment & Activities
Horses on the Beach
19136 S Padre Island Drwww.horsesonthebeachcorpus.com
LEXINGTON is a valuable national treasure having played a significant role in the nation’s defense for nearly 50 years. Her World War II record is second to none and as a place where Americans died in defense of freedom, she is a memorial worth preserving. She continues to serve today as a museum and educational facility.
www.usslexington.com
272 locals recommend
USS Lexington
2914 N Shoreline Blvd LEXINGTON is a valuable national treasure having played a significant role in the nation’s defense for nearly 50 years. Her World War II record is second to none and as a place where Americans died in defense of freedom, she is a memorial worth preserving. She continues to serve today as a museum and educational facility.
www.usslexington.com
Skydive over Port Aransas on Mustang island. See the Island from a whole new perspective. Experience the thrill!
www.skydivesouthtexas.com/
Skydive South Texas/ Mustang Island Skydiving
139 Piper Blvd Skydive over Port Aransas on Mustang island. See the Island from a whole new perspective. Experience the thrill!
www.skydivesouthtexas.com/
Experience daily dive shows, animal feedings, training sessions, and “hands on” programs with sharks and stingrays. Relax in our underwater dolphin room or cool off with a treat from the Pepsi Shoreline Grill. texasstateaquarium.org
292 locals recommend
Texas State Aquarium
2710 TX-286Experience daily dive shows, animal feedings, training sessions, and “hands on” programs with sharks and stingrays. Relax in our underwater dolphin room or cool off with a treat from the Pepsi Shoreline Grill. texasstateaquarium.org
Dolphin Connection is the only place in Texas to actually meet free dolphins and interact with them in their natural habitat. Play games with them and see their babies! Imagine, Dolphins swimming just out of reach and occasionally allowing you touch them!
www.dolphinconnectiontexas.com/
Dolphin Connection Ingleside
84 Bayshore DrDolphin Connection is the only place in Texas to actually meet free dolphins and interact with them in their natural habitat. Play games with them and see their babies! Imagine, Dolphins swimming just out of reach and occasionally allowing you touch them!
www.dolphinconnectiontexas.com/
Parks & Nature
Padre Island National Seashore separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Laguna Madre, one of a few hypersaline lagoons in the world. The park protects 70 miles of coastline, dunes, prairies, and wind tidal flats teeming with life. It is a safe nesting ground for the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle and a haven for 380 bird species. It also has a rich history, including the Spanish shipwrecks of 1554.
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129 locals recommend
Padre Island National Seashore
20420 Park Road 22 Padre Island National Seashore separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Laguna Madre, one of a few hypersaline lagoons in the world. The park protects 70 miles of coastline, dunes, prairies, and wind tidal flats teeming with life. It is a safe nesting ground for the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle and a haven for 380 bird species. It also has a rich history, including the Spanish shipwrecks of 1554.
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Located on the north end of Padre Island. Go ahead and hop in the Gulf for a quick swim, or grab your board and enjoy some of the best surfing around! Eat at Mikel May's Beachside Bar & Grill.
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75 locals recommend
Bob Hall Pier
Bob Hall PierLocated on the north end of Padre Island. Go ahead and hop in the Gulf for a quick swim, or grab your board and enjoy some of the best surfing around! Eat at Mikel May's Beachside Bar & Grill.
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Cole Park
2600 Ocean Dr Park along the bay.
The Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve and Trails
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17 locals recommend
Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve & Learning Center
2446 N Oso PkwyThe Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve and Trails
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North beach has shops, food, USS Lexington, Texas Aquarium, and Harbor Bridge. This beach is located in the Bay of Corpus Christi
62 locals recommend
North Beach
North beach has shops, food, USS Lexington, Texas Aquarium, and Harbor Bridge. This beach is located in the Bay of Corpus Christi
Port Aransas has shops on the main street. You can rent golf carts and drive up and down the beach. Lots of rentals, shops, and a bit more busy
87 locals recommend
Port Aransas Beach Park
Port Aransas has shops on the main street. You can rent golf carts and drive up and down the beach. Lots of rentals, shops, and a bit more busy
Food Scene
Stingers Coffee
1304 Airline RdBest coffee shop in town
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
5037 S Padre Island Dr Bar & Grill is close to residence
Mikel May's Beachside Bar & Grill
15820 Park Rd Located at Bob Hall Pier
www.mikelmays.com
Spending the day in Port Aransas this is a good seafood restaurant.
53 locals recommend
Virginia's On the Bay
815 Trout St Spending the day in Port Aransas this is a good seafood restaurant.
Hester's Cafe & Coffee Bar
1902 North Shoreline BoulevardThis location is at the Art Musuem
www.hesterscafe.com
Hester's Cafe
1714 S Alameda St www.hesterscafe.com
Fajitaville
221 S Hotel PlIts walking distance between the Texas Aquarium and USS Lexington
Lively selection for surf 'n' turf in an open-air setting overlooking the water, plus live music. (It can be very warm in the summer with the open setting)
docsseafoodandsteaks.com
118 locals recommend
Doc's Seafood and Steaks
13309 S Padre Island DrLively selection for surf 'n' turf in an open-air setting overlooking the water, plus live music. (It can be very warm in the summer with the open setting)
docsseafoodandsteaks.com
Veteran eatery offering fried shrimp, crab cakes & more in a family-friendly setting with bay views
www.snoopyspier.com
130 locals recommend
Snoopy's Pier
13313 S Padre Island DrVeteran eatery offering fried shrimp, crab cakes & more in a family-friendly setting with bay views
www.snoopyspier.com
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
1440 Airline RdGreat whole foods store.
www.sprouts.com
Shopping
Wind & Wave Watersports
10721 S Padre Island DrSurf Shop & Rentals
www.windandwave.net
Benjamin Surf & Skateboards
1233 Airline RdSurf Shop
Sightseeing
Harbor Bridge is great to see in evening when it lights up. Its by the Aquarium and USS Lexington
9 locals recommend
Harbor Bridge
Harbor BridgeHarbor Bridge is great to see in evening when it lights up. Its by the Aquarium and USS Lexington
The Park is right next to the ferry. Its a nice park and several dolphin sightings during the year. Dolphins love to play behind the ferry's as they cross. The park is visible as visitors ride the ferryboats from the mainland to Port Aransas on Mustang Island and folks may drive, bike, walk or take the free local trolley to the park from stops along a 1-hour loop that runs through Port Aransas.
17 locals recommend
Ferry Landing
619 W Cotter AveThe Park is right next to the ferry. Its a nice park and several dolphin sightings during the year. Dolphins love to play behind the ferry's as they cross. The park is visible as visitors ride the ferryboats from the mainland to Port Aransas on Mustang Island and folks may drive, bike, walk or take the free local trolley to the park from stops along a 1-hour loop that runs through Port Aransas.
Arts & Culture
Really Nice Art Gallery indoors and outdoors. Its a nice place to walk around. Hester's Cafe is locate in the museum. You can go to the Cafe and enjoy the art. Walk along the bay
79 locals recommend
The Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline BlvdReally Nice Art Gallery indoors and outdoors. Its a nice place to walk around. Hester's Cafe is locate in the museum. You can go to the Cafe and enjoy the art. Walk along the bay