Guidebook for Corpus Christi
Food Scene
Bar and restaurant featuring varied menu, great sushi, happy hour, live music every night and walking distance
104 locals recommend
Scuttlebutt's Seafood Bar & Grill
14254 S Padre Island DrBar and restaurant featuring varied menu, great sushi, happy hour, live music every night and walking distance
Island Time
14225 S Padre Island DrGreat Sushi bar and intimate side bar alcove.
Subway
14225 S Padre Island DrBreakfast, lunch & dinner!
La Isla
14237 S Padre Island DrFull Mexican food menu and drive through
Dragonfly
14701 S Padre Island DrExcellent gourmet fresh cooked meals. Nightly specials.
Black Sheep Bistro
15201 S Padre Island DrGreat varied menu for dinner
Under the bridge on the Intracoastal waterway. Fun, great views and good food
130 locals recommend
Snoopy's Pier
13313 S Padre Island DrUnder the bridge on the Intracoastal waterway. Fun, great views and good food
Open air restaurant on the water under the bridge on the ICW. Seafood specialties. Great place to watch the sunset!
118 locals recommend
Doc's Seafood and Steaks
13309 S Padre Island DrOpen air restaurant on the water under the bridge on the ICW. Seafood specialties. Great place to watch the sunset!
Good varied menu at the Schlitterbahn waterpark. Lunch and dinner daily and music on weekends
6 locals recommend
Eats Epicurea Restaurant & Bar
14353 Commodores DrGood varied menu at the Schlitterbahn waterpark. Lunch and dinner daily and music on weekends
Home style burgers and drive through. Family owned chain that originated in Corpus Christi
37 locals recommend
Whataburger
121 N Shoreline BlvdHome style burgers and drive through. Family owned chain that originated in Corpus Christi
Open air bar and restaurant over the surf next to Bob Hall Pier at Padre Balli Park. Live music on weekends
36 locals recommend
Mikel May's Beachside Bar & Grill
15820 Park RdOpen air bar and restaurant over the surf next to Bob Hall Pier at Padre Balli Park. Live music on weekends
Yummy gourmet pizza and other Italian dishes. Dine in and carry out.
48 locals recommend
Padre Pizzeria
14493 S Padre Island DrYummy gourmet pizza and other Italian dishes. Dine in and carry out.
Aunt Sissy's Kitchen
14254 S Padre Island DrHome cooked gourmet take out and catering.
Island Joes Coffee and Gallery
14829 S Padre Island DrGreat coffee, free WiFi and art gallery
Thai Siam Island Restaurant
13925 S Padre Island DrThai Cuisine open for lunch and dinner. Call in and pick up or dine in.
Just like the name says. They actually have a more varied menu with homemade specialties.
The inside scoop: Locals like to buy their "cocktail" ice by the bag for $1.00 Perfect for all your blender drinks.
6 locals recommend
Good N Crisp Chicken
14601 S Padre Island DrJust like the name says. They actually have a more varied menu with homemade specialties.
The inside scoop: Locals like to buy their "cocktail" ice by the bag for $1.00 Perfect for all your blender drinks.
New bar and restaurant. Reviews have been great so far.
35 locals recommend
Angry Marlin and Coolwater Bar
15605 S Padre Island DrNew bar and restaurant. Reviews have been great so far.
Texas Mesquite BBQ and Grill
11862 TX-361Great BBQ! They also do catering. Original recipes
Island Italian Restaurant
15370 S Padre Island DrIconic restaurant serving Italian food and pizza
Drinks & Nightlife
Pelican Lounge
14330 S Padre Island DrPopular nightclub and bar
Farah's
14305 S Padre Island DrLocal waterhole with outdoor deck on the water
Tie your boat up at the Boathouse Bar & Grill. Great sunset and water views!
40 locals recommend
Boathouse Bar and Grill
15241 Leeward DrTie your boat up at the Boathouse Bar & Grill. Great sunset and water views!
The Sand Bar - palapa bar on the seawall. people watching at the beach. Live music on weekends
6 locals recommend
Holiday Inn Corpus Christi-N Padre Island
15209 Windward DrThe Sand Bar - palapa bar on the seawall. people watching at the beach. Live music on weekends
Everything Else
Costa Sur Cevicheria & Cafe
14493 S Padre Island DrGreat ceviche and specialty dishes featuring fresh seafood
Water park resort. Fun rides, lazy river, pools, slides and swim up bar
69 locals recommend
Waves Resort Corpus Christi
14353 Commodores DrWater park resort. Fun rides, lazy river, pools, slides and swim up bar
Coastal Nature park with protected coastal grasslands, an oak motte with boardwalk and educational signage, native plants, fishing area and kayak launch
15 locals recommend
Packery Channel County Park
14218 S Padre Island DrCoastal Nature park with protected coastal grasslands, an oak motte with boardwalk and educational signage, native plants, fishing area and kayak launch
Great, fresh homemade sandwiches and an outdoor seating area
40 locals recommend
Surfside Sandwich Shoppe
15113 S Padre Island DrGreat, fresh homemade sandwiches and an outdoor seating area
Bob Hall Pier
Bob Hall PierLighted pier fishing 24/7 in the Gulf of Mexico
70 miles of pristine barrier island beach and national park. Watch for the endangered Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle which nests from May - July every year.
129 locals recommend
Padre Island National Seashore
20420 Park Road 2270 miles of pristine barrier island beach and national park. Watch for the endangered Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle which nests from May - July every year.
Great place to camp, windsurf, kite board or windsurf in the Padre Island National Seashore. Boat launch also located here and a great place to fish in the upper Laguna Madre Bay
Bird Island Basin Road
Bird Island Basin RoadGreat place to camp, windsurf, kite board or windsurf in the Padre Island National Seashore. Boat launch also located here and a great place to fish in the upper Laguna Madre Bay
Marina, boat slips, docks, boat launch, store and fuel right on the ICW at the JFK Causeway
23 locals recommend
Marker 37 Marina
13317 S Padre Island DrMarina, boat slips, docks, boat launch, store and fuel right on the ICW at the JFK Causeway
Nueces County Coastal Park with camping area, RV spaces for rent, restrooms, showers, parking and protected bolarded beach area where no cars are allowed and no parking permits required
18 locals recommend
Padre Balli Park
15820 Park Rd 22Nueces County Coastal Park with camping area, RV spaces for rent, restrooms, showers, parking and protected bolarded beach area where no cars are allowed and no parking permits required
Headquarters for all the county parks. Check in here. Restrooms, showers, information on camping, RV's, beach wheelchairs available!
Nueces County Coastal Parks
15820 Park Rd 22Headquarters for all the county parks. Check in here. Restrooms, showers, information on camping, RV's, beach wheelchairs available!
Parks & Nature
Audubon Outdoor Club of Corpus Christi protected sanctuary with boardwalk, viewing pavilions, wildlife pond. Located on Villa Maria Isabel
Packery Channel Oak Motte Sanctuary
Audubon Outdoor Club of Corpus Christi protected sanctuary with boardwalk, viewing pavilions, wildlife pond. Located on Villa Maria Isabel
Joan and Scott Holt Paradise Pond
Great place to birdwatch and observe wildlife
Essentials
Corner store with a little bit of everything including food, ice, frozen foods, beer and wine, beach supplies and gear
22 locals recommend
CVS
14525 S Padre Island DrCorner store with a little bit of everything including food, ice, frozen foods, beer and wine, beach supplies and gear
CVS
14525 S Padre Island DrSuperstore over the bridge in Flour Bluff. Take the 1st exit off the causeway at Waldron Rd. and go left
122 locals recommend
H-E-B
4320 S Alameda StSuperstore over the bridge in Flour Bluff. Take the 1st exit off the causeway at Waldron Rd. and go left
Corner store with Laredo Taco company serving fresh cooked breakfast tacos and lunch at affordable prices
Stripes
9602 S Padre Island DrCorner store with Laredo Taco company serving fresh cooked breakfast tacos and lunch at affordable prices
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderful aquarium with many educational exhibits, dolphin show and hands on experiences
292 locals recommend
Texas State Aquarium
2710 TX-286Wonderful aquarium with many educational exhibits, dolphin show and hands on experiences
Treasure Island Golf & Games
14041 S Padre Island DrMiniature Golf
Arts & Culture
Lots of exhibits, educational and hands on adventures
74 locals recommend
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
1900 N Chaparral StLots of exhibits, educational and hands on adventures
Art Museum with permanent and changing exhibits and films. On the bayfront, downtown. Next t o the water gardens
79 locals recommend
The Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline BlvdArt Museum with permanent and changing exhibits and films. On the bayfront, downtown. Next t o the water gardens