Our Guidebook
Sightseeing
The world's largest pristine and untouched barrier island. With laid-back vibes, gorgeous beaches, grasslands, wildlife and dunes.
34 locals recommend
Padre Island National Seashore
The world's largest pristine and untouched barrier island. With laid-back vibes, gorgeous beaches, grasslands, wildlife and dunes.
Nestled along Oso Creek, it's 182-acre floral haven captivates visitors with stunning and fragrant blooms.
83 locals recommend
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
8545 S Staples StNestled along Oso Creek, it's 182-acre floral haven captivates visitors with stunning and fragrant blooms.
At the aquarium you'll discover educational exhibits featuring dolphins, octopus, and sharks. Gain some priceless insight about our marine life.
68 locals recommend
Texas State Aquarium station
At the aquarium you'll discover educational exhibits featuring dolphins, octopus, and sharks. Gain some priceless insight about our marine life.
Drenched in cultural history, the museum is home to several artworks from South, Central and North America.
79 locals recommend
The Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline BlvdDrenched in cultural history, the museum is home to several artworks from South, Central and North America.
Nicknamed the Blue Goat, this one-of-a-kind offers visitors ample opportunities to see tons of vintage aircraft.
272 locals recommend
USS Lexington
2914 N Shoreline BlvdNicknamed the Blue Goat, this one-of-a-kind offers visitors ample opportunities to see tons of vintage aircraft.
Opened in 2005, this quirky downtown museum chronicles the Lone Star State's unique surfing history.
31 locals recommend
Texas Surf Museum
309 N Water StOpened in 2005, this quirky downtown museum chronicles the Lone Star State's unique surfing history.
Founded in 1957, this 40,000 sft museum overflows with educational exhibits and artifacts showcasing the state's history. Definitely a must see!!
74 locals recommend
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
1900 N Chaparral StFounded in 1957, this 40,000 sft museum overflows with educational exhibits and artifacts showcasing the state's history. Definitely a must see!!
Grab your crackers and peanuts and watch young and upcoming baseball stars at this ballpark.
70 locals recommend
Whataburger Field
734 E Port AveGrab your crackers and peanuts and watch young and upcoming baseball stars at this ballpark.
The Art Center of Corpus Christi is a lively and educational place suited for the entire family.
37 locals recommend
The Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 N Shoreline BlvdThe Art Center of Corpus Christi is a lively and educational place suited for the entire family.
No list of the best things to do in Corpus is complete without the Selena Museum! "Queen of Tejano Music"
62 locals recommend
Selena Museum
5410 Leopard StNo list of the best things to do in Corpus is complete without the Selena Museum! "Queen of Tejano Music"
Food scene
Lazy Beach is a no-frills and locally beloved microbrewery famed for it's perfectly brewed beers.
13 locals recommend
Lazy Beach Brewing and Cafe
7522 Bichon DrLazy Beach is a no-frills and locally beloved microbrewery famed for it's perfectly brewed beers.
Snoopy's Pier is, hands down, the best place to eat fresh seafood in Corpus Christi. They have an impressive menu and a striking sunset view.
130 locals recommend
Snoopy's Pier
13313 S Padre Island DrSnoopy's Pier is, hands down, the best place to eat fresh seafood in Corpus Christi. They have an impressive menu and a striking sunset view.
Great food, delectable goodies, live music and a family friendly atmosphere. A local and traveler's favorite.
54 locals recommend
Blackbeard's On the Beach
3117 Surfside BlvdGreat food, delectable goodies, live music and a family friendly atmosphere. A local and traveler's favorite.
Perched on the 20th floor of the Omni Hotel, this fine dining restaurant lures foodies with it's classic steakhouse dishes.
42 locals recommend
Republic of Texas Bar & Grill
900 N Shoreline BlvdPerched on the 20th floor of the Omni Hotel, this fine dining restaurant lures foodies with it's classic steakhouse dishes.
Activities
Open in the summer months, this award-winning waterpark is truly a place of glee and joy!
91 locals recommend
Hurricane Alley Waterpark
702 E Port AveOpen in the summer months, this award-winning waterpark is truly a place of glee and joy!
Palmera mall
Get yourself some retail therapy in the 986,000 sft shopping mall!
There's no better way to see the coastal beauty of Corpus Christi than to take a horseback riding tour on the beach.
53 locals recommend
Horses on the Beach
19136 S Padre Island DrThere's no better way to see the coastal beauty of Corpus Christi than to take a horseback riding tour on the beach.
Entertainment
Often voted as one of the state's finest community theaters which has been captivating audiences sinde 1925.
24 locals recommend
Harbor Playhouse
1802 N Chaparral StOften voted as one of the state's finest community theaters which has been captivating audiences sinde 1925.