Corpus Christi Travel Guide

  The Beaches of Corpus
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Pro

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 easy to get around the area, lots of parks, beaches, aquarium 


Con

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 Heat and mosquitos 


In a nutshell

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 a nice resort for Texan families 

 

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Things to Do  

Corpus Christi Downtown

Corpus Christi Downtown, Corpus Christi

 7 Reviews  The Texas Surf Museum is a fairly small one, located directly downtown. It houses displays about surfing with an emphasis on surfing the Gulf Coast. Check out the neat mural and the board-shaping garage. Also has memorabilia about Hollywood and Surfing. Open daily. Admission is free. 

USS Lexington

USS Lexington, Corpus Christi

 5 Reviews  Let your imagination run wild aboard the USS LEXINGTON. The sights and sounds are so real and so intense you'll feel like you've been transported back in time. Climb behind the controls of a Jet Fighter, catch a movie in the Mega Theater, take a ride in the Flight Simulator or just enjoy the... 

Texas State Aquarium

Texas State Aquarium, Corpus Christi

 7 Reviews  The Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi is an outstanding museum with thousands of animals representing more than 250 species in a variety of shows, displays, and "hands-on" experiences. Very entertaining and educational. Aquatic species include: Sharks, stingrays, dolphins, sea turtles and all... 

Padre Island

Padre Island, Corpus Christi

 4 Reviews  The beaches were fairly cool in mid March. We went to several of the beaches on Padre Island. There were several access roads that can be found by taking South Padre Island Drive (SPID) south to the island. Specifically, we enjoyed the beach off of Access Road 5. You are able to drive out to the... 

Captain Clark's Flagship

Captain Clark's Flagship, Corpus Christi

 1 Review  Captain Clark's Flagship is a 400 passenger paddlewheeler in the downtown Corpus Christi marina. Since 1982, they are one of the most popular attractions in Corpus Christi. Join them for a sightseeing cruise on Corpus Christi Bay. Passengers enjoy a narrated cruises along the downtown bay front,... 

Lexington

Lexington, Corpus Christi

 1 Review  The Carrier was called Lexington in remembrance of the Minutmen of Lexington who decided, during the American Revolution, to be ready without any delay to fight for the freedom. The "Blue Ghost" (her nickname) have been involved in WWII and was on duty until 1962. Then she was bought by the City of... 

Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens

Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens, Corpus Christi

 1 Review  Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens This fascinating 180-acre site along Oso Creek entwines nature tourism and eco-education with colorful, exotic floral exhibits and local landscape choices. Tour the Orchid House, Exhibit House, Plumeria collection, Sensory Garden, new Hibiscus Garden and Water... 

Corpus Christi Dog Track

Corpus Christi Dog Track, Corpus Christi

 1 Review  We never attended a dog race and we wished to correct this lack in our culture during our stay in Corpus Christi. There were 12 races during the Sunday 3 April 2005 and we bet 10 times to win 4 times. What is our method ? (we have no skillin this matter and we have only a rothweiller) We bought the... 

Hotels  

Staybridge Suites Corpus Christi

 2 Reviews and 132 Opinions  We rented two rooms July 2012 for a 2 night stay and everything was pretty mediocre whenever we... 

Hawthorn Corpus Christi

 1 Review and 50 Opinions  the pool was yellow the hot tub was gray. 

Restaurants  

Snoopy's: Come hungry!

Snoopy's: Come hungry!, Corpus Christi

 leem7777 Says:  Wonderful food! The best fish I have ever eaten. It is so tender, it falls apart before you can get it into your mouth. No fishy taste - corvina is awesome!Dine inside in the shade or out on the back porch and watch the boats and the gulls. It's all good. It's a tie between... 

U & I Corpus Christi: It's OK, if you don't . . .

U & I Corpus Christi: It's OK, if you don't . . ., Corpus Christi

 leem7777 Says:  This place is small, yet the owners try to cram as many tables into the limited space as possible. Some may say that the overcrowding adds to the ambience - others, however, may feel like sardines in a can. There are many choices on the menu and they are certainly not... 

Nightlife  

Check out the newest and...

Check out the newest and..., Corpus Christi

 SparklingCty Says:  Check out the newest and greatest downtown spot. The Lotus Cup is a coffeeshop/juicebar/interesting-great-food spot. It has been described as neo-hippy. You will find there impromptu drumming, celtic music and anyone who wants to take stage for a bit of merry making. They... 

Transportation  

Beach Cruising

Beach Cruising, Corpus Christi

 frankcanfly Says:  It's completely legal to drive your car on the beach here!!You must buy a 'beach parking' permit though, get it from a convenience store: $5 per month or $10 for a year.We often gathered our grills, rechargable blenders and had a great party all night on the water. 

Shopping  

Chimeneas from Mexico

Chimeneas from Mexico, Corpus Christi

 frankcanfly Says:  Although this place is not in Corpus Christi, I associate it with this place because I went here so much when I lived in CC.They've got about 35,000 square feet of Mexican Imports, and plenty of interesting things to buy.This is where I bought the four Chimeneas that I've... 

Local Customs  

Biggest confusion to folks who...

Biggest confusion to folks who..., Corpus Christi

 SparklingCty Says:  Biggest confusion to folks who visit Corpus Christi is the name of our main expressway. It is officially South Padre Island Drive. To shorten it the LOCALs call it S.P.I.D. We actually say the letters. Those who visit think we will call it Spid (saying it like a word) but,... 

Warnings and Dangers  

JellyFish!

JellyFish!, Corpus Christi

 gulickgurl Says:  Ok, so we are from Kansas. The first thing we do is head to the beach. Upon arrival we noticed lots of jellyfish on the beach. This makes us wary to even set foot in the water.We talked to a very nice lady at a visitor information center who told us that people do get stung... 

What to Pack  

Casual is the theme.

Casual is the theme., Corpus Christi

 jean_valjean Says:   You don't need much special clothing in Corpus Christi. As a matter of fact the less you have on the better you will feel. From March to November you will do well with a pair of shorts, a light weight shirt, sandals, a pair of sunglasses and a hat. You can go into almost... 

Off The Beaten Path  

USS Lexington

USS Lexington, Corpus Christi

 PeterVancouver Says:  A visit to USS Lexington Museum on board the vessel itself.The Lexington was built in the middle of WWII and served in the Pacific where it took an active part against Japanese aircraft. It was finally decommissioned in 1991 and now is available for the public to visitPrint... 

Birdwatching

Birdwatching, Corpus Christi

 kyoub Says:  There is an 800 foot long boardwalk spanning the marshy flats of Oso Bay.This is located in the 22 acre Hans Suter Wildlife Park.You will see pelicans, great blue herons, ducks, and other shorebirds and waterfowl. 

Favorites  

The Bay, Museums, and More

The Bay, Museums, and More, Corpus Christi

 Basaic Says:  Corpus Christi is a fairly large city with a population of about 300,000. It is located on the Gulf Coast and was first visited in 1519 by Spanish explorer Alonzo de Pineda. It was first settled in 1839 by Colonel Henry Lawrence Kinney. Corpus Christi takes full advantage of... 

Mustang Island

Mustang Island, Corpus Christi

 raevnzno Says:  A 45 minute drive from Corpus Christi will bring you to Port Aransas. You can drive up Padre Island or come in from Aransas Pass via the 5 minute ferry ride across the ship channel. A great beach for camping or just hanging out surfing, fishing, or just looking for sand... 

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