Linda’s guidebook

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Linda’s guidebook

Food scene

Harrison’s Landing is still lovingly referred to by some locals as Tavern on the Bay, which was our original restaurant name when we opened in 2010. It’s a Corpus Christi gem that offers a unique dining experience. Located in the heart of the Corpus Christi marina, we are within walking distance from the downtown hotels, and is the only place in town that has a floating gift shop, and floating bar and dining areas. Our venue is fido-friendly on the back patio. However, all fido-friendly venues are subject to city ordinance regulations which include that our furry friends are kept on a leash while on the property and wear current city license and rabies vaccination tags. Water bowls are provided upon request. Guests are responsible for their pet’s behavior. Reservations and call-ahead seating are not offered. Thank you for your understanding.
50 locals recommend
Harrison's Landing
108 Peoples St T-Head
50 locals recommend
Harrison’s Landing is still lovingly referred to by some locals as Tavern on the Bay, which was our original restaurant name when we opened in 2010. It’s a Corpus Christi gem that offers a unique dining experience. Located in the heart of the Corpus Christi marina, we are within walking distance from the downtown hotels, and is the only place in town that has a floating gift shop, and floating bar and dining areas. Our venue is fido-friendly on the back patio. However, all fido-friendly venues are subject to city ordinance regulations which include that our furry friends are kept on a leash while on the property and wear current city license and rabies vaccination tags. Water bowls are provided upon request. Guests are responsible for their pet’s behavior. Reservations and call-ahead seating are not offered. Thank you for your understanding.
Best potato and egg tacos. Many famous people have eaten here. Mexican food.
Hi-Ho Restaurant
3703 Morgan Ave
Best potato and egg tacos. Many famous people have eaten here. Mexican food.
Diner with great service and good food.
21 locals recommend
Andy's Kitchen
5802 S Staples St
21 locals recommend
Diner with great service and good food.
What began as a concept intended to merge all things rad about living on the Texas gulf coast, the Surf Club has since secured its spot as an iconic live music venue and hangout in South Texas. Located on popular Chaparral Street in Corpus Christi Texas the Executive Surf Club is the perfect spot to grab a casual meal, listen to the best in live local music, or simply enjoy the Coast! Known by artists and live music junkies, locals and visitors, the intimate and salty atmosphere of the Executive Surf Club encompasses all of the reasons we love where we live.
65 locals recommend
Executive Surf Club
306 N Chaparral St
65 locals recommend
What began as a concept intended to merge all things rad about living on the Texas gulf coast, the Surf Club has since secured its spot as an iconic live music venue and hangout in South Texas. Located on popular Chaparral Street in Corpus Christi Texas the Executive Surf Club is the perfect spot to grab a casual meal, listen to the best in live local music, or simply enjoy the Coast! Known by artists and live music junkies, locals and visitors, the intimate and salty atmosphere of the Executive Surf Club encompasses all of the reasons we love where we live.
The award-winning Brewster Street Icehouse has become one of the best known establishments in Corpus Christi! Brewster Street is definitely the place to see and be seen. Here are some of our more well-known visitors: Governor Rick Perry, Nolan Ryan, Justin Timberlake, Lady Antebellum, Billy Bob Thornton and just about every Texas Country artist this great state has produced!
80 locals recommend
Brewster Street Ice House
1724 N Tancahua St
80 locals recommend
The award-winning Brewster Street Icehouse has become one of the best known establishments in Corpus Christi! Brewster Street is definitely the place to see and be seen. Here are some of our more well-known visitors: Governor Rick Perry, Nolan Ryan, Justin Timberlake, Lady Antebellum, Billy Bob Thornton and just about every Texas Country artist this great state has produced!
Jason and Hester Rodriguez, high school sweethearts, share a love for family, service and cooking. He’s a chef and she’s a baker, and they followed their dream and opened Hester’s Café September of 2006.
29 locals recommend
Hester's Cafe
1714 S Alameda St
29 locals recommend
Jason and Hester Rodriguez, high school sweethearts, share a love for family, service and cooking. He’s a chef and she’s a baker, and they followed their dream and opened Hester’s Café September of 2006.
Located in Lamar Park Shopping Center, BKK thai kitchen + bar is a stylish choice for classic Thai dishes.
28 locals recommend
BKK thai kitchen + bar
3850 S Alameda St
28 locals recommend
Located in Lamar Park Shopping Center, BKK thai kitchen + bar is a stylish choice for classic Thai dishes.
Bellino's Corpus Chrisiti location features authentic Italian cuisine and an extensive list of imported Italian wines and a full bar with craft cocktails.
16 locals recommend
Bellino Ristorante Italiano e Bottega
3815 S Alameda St
16 locals recommend
Bellino's Corpus Chrisiti location features authentic Italian cuisine and an extensive list of imported Italian wines and a full bar with craft cocktails.
Great fried seafood. Casual, on the water. Popular local place
130 locals recommend
Snoopy's Pier
13313 S Padre Island Dr
130 locals recommend
Great fried seafood. Casual, on the water. Popular local place
First signature restaurant and the flagship of Water Street Market. Freshest gulf seafood and with a coastal ambiance.
107 locals recommend
Water Street Oyster Bar
309 N Water St
107 locals recommend
First signature restaurant and the flagship of Water Street Market. Freshest gulf seafood and with a coastal ambiance.
Serving the coastal bend for 30 years. Right on the water. Seafood and good times.
51 locals recommend
Pier 99 Restaurant
2822 N Shoreline Blvd
51 locals recommend
Serving the coastal bend for 30 years. Right on the water. Seafood and good times.
Pirate themed bar and grill. Wide variety of food and drinks. It’s a great escape from the sun and right next to the beach.
54 locals recommend
Blackbeard's On the Beach
3117 Surfside Blvd
54 locals recommend
Pirate themed bar and grill. Wide variety of food and drinks. It’s a great escape from the sun and right next to the beach.
Come for the delicious food, stay for the welcoming atmosphere. You’re only a customer once at B&J’s – after that, you’re our family."
8 locals recommend
B & J’ s Pizza - The Original
6335 S Padre Island Dr
8 locals recommend
Come for the delicious food, stay for the welcoming atmosphere. You’re only a customer once at B&J’s – after that, you’re our family."

Water Park

2021 Season Prices WEEKDAYS $15 | WEEKENDS $20 2 YEARS AND UNDER – FREE SEASON PASSES – $59.99
91 locals recommend
Hurricane Alley Waterpark
702 E Port Ave
91 locals recommend
2021 Season Prices WEEKDAYS $15 | WEEKENDS $20 2 YEARS AND UNDER – FREE SEASON PASSES – $59.99
Enjoy, relax, soak, and unwind.
19 locals recommend
Aransas Pass Aquatic Center
400 E Johnson Ave
19 locals recommend
Enjoy, relax, soak, and unwind.

Sightseeing

The Texas State Aquarium is the perfect platform for people and families to learn, bond and discover together.
292 locals recommend
Texas State Aquarium
2710 TX-286
292 locals recommend
The Texas State Aquarium is the perfect platform for people and families to learn, bond and discover together.
The Texas Surf Museum is a must-see for anyone who ever surfed, and a delightful adventure for non-surfers as well. Relax on a bench made from surfboards, catch a surf film in the projection theater, and spot old buddies and young stars in the hundreds of photos scattered throughout the museum.
31 locals recommend
Texas Surf Museum
309 N Water St
31 locals recommend
The Texas Surf Museum is a must-see for anyone who ever surfed, and a delightful adventure for non-surfers as well. Relax on a bench made from surfboards, catch a surf film in the projection theater, and spot old buddies and young stars in the hundreds of photos scattered throughout the museum.
ADMISSION Adults (18 +) - $18.95 Seniors (60 +) - $16.95 Military - $14.95 Youth (13-17) - $16.95 Children (4-12) - $13.95 Parking - $5.00
272 locals recommend
USS Lexington
2914 N Shoreline Blvd
272 locals recommend
ADMISSION Adults (18 +) - $18.95 Seniors (60 +) - $16.95 Military - $14.95 Youth (13-17) - $16.95 Children (4-12) - $13.95 Parking - $5.00
The Art Center of Corpus Christi is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to nurture and promote local / regional artists and art as a service to our diverse community. There are 7 gallery spaces with an ever-changing array of local art to enjoy, all of which is for sale.
37 locals recommend
The Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 N Shoreline Blvd
37 locals recommend
The Art Center of Corpus Christi is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to nurture and promote local / regional artists and art as a service to our diverse community. There are 7 gallery spaces with an ever-changing array of local art to enjoy, all of which is for sale.
HOURS Tues – Sat: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mon: Closed The Art Museum of South Texas is closed on Mondays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and various other holidays.
79 locals recommend
The Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline Blvd
79 locals recommend
HOURS Tues – Sat: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Mon: Closed The Art Museum of South Texas is closed on Mondays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and various other holidays.
North Padre Island beach
11 locals recommend
North Padre Island
11 locals recommend
North Padre Island beach
Port Aransas Beach
87 locals recommend
Port Aransas Beach Park
87 locals recommend
Port Aransas Beach
The Aransas Pass Ferry is operated by the Tx Department of Transportation as a free service. It operates 24 hours each day all year unless there is a weather emergency. During peak hours there may be as many as 6 ferries runners between Port Aransas and Aransas Pass.
11 locals recommend
Aransas Pass station
Texas 361
11 locals recommend
The Aransas Pass Ferry is operated by the Tx Department of Transportation as a free service. It operates 24 hours each day all year unless there is a weather emergency. During peak hours there may be as many as 6 ferries runners between Port Aransas and Aransas Pass.

Games and fun

In The Game Funtrackers has adventure and speed with attractions for all ages! Three Go Kart tracks, Mini Golf, Batting Cages, Ropes Course, Bungy Dome, Whirling Himalaya ride, Dragon Coaster and Bumper boats. Indoor fun includes an assortment of video and arcade games for all ages. Raceway Cafe serves pizza, burgers and goodies and serves beer and wine for the over 21 crowd. Cafe closes 1 hour before facility daily. Groups packages available. Parties at In The Game Funtrackers for all occasions are always a great time! Plenty of free parking. Open 7 days - check our website for details. inthegame.net
52 locals recommend
In The Game Funtrackers
9605 S Padre Island Dr
52 locals recommend
In The Game Funtrackers has adventure and speed with attractions for all ages! Three Go Kart tracks, Mini Golf, Batting Cages, Ropes Course, Bungy Dome, Whirling Himalaya ride, Dragon Coaster and Bumper boats. Indoor fun includes an assortment of video and arcade games for all ages. Raceway Cafe serves pizza, burgers and goodies and serves beer and wine for the over 21 crowd. Cafe closes 1 hour before facility daily. Groups packages available. Parties at In The Game Funtrackers for all occasions are always a great time! Plenty of free parking. Open 7 days - check our website for details. inthegame.net
Indoor trampoline park specializing in family-friendly fun with cool features like wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, ninja obstacles, dodgeball and more!
7 locals recommend
Get Air Trampoline Park
4701 S Staples St
7 locals recommend
Indoor trampoline park specializing in family-friendly fun with cool features like wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, ninja obstacles, dodgeball and more!
The only skating rink in Corpus. Full arcade, snack bar, and skate shop.
SK8LAND
10829 Leopard St
The only skating rink in Corpus. Full arcade, snack bar, and skate shop.
Another skating rink near by.
SK8LAND 2
1920 W Wheeler Ave
Another skating rink near by.
Outdoor mini golf course themed treasure island and an indoor arcade room
53 locals recommend
Treasure Island Golf & Games
14041 S Padre Island Dr
53 locals recommend
Outdoor mini golf course themed treasure island and an indoor arcade room

Cozy Condo Location

Condo suites, each having large balconies and views of beach and water. 2 beautiful pools including 1 heated through the fall and winter. Minutes away from local attractions such as Texas State Aquarium, USS Lexington, Whataburger Field, Hurricane Alley waterpark. This is where my condo is at.
Villa Del Sol
3938 Surfside Blvd
Condo suites, each having large balconies and views of beach and water. 2 beautiful pools including 1 heated through the fall and winter. Minutes away from local attractions such as Texas State Aquarium, USS Lexington, Whataburger Field, Hurricane Alley waterpark. This is where my condo is at.