Jessica's Guidebook
Food Scene
Sandi's Diner
3801 Ayers StHester's Cafe
1714 S Alameda StShort walk or quick drive around the corner
Price's Chef
1800 S Alameda StLocal Favorite
Luciano's Italian Restaurant
1821 S Alameda StAround the corner, quick drive or short walk
Nuevo Cafe
1124 Ayers StPoblano Soup
Located inside the Art Museum. Admission to Hesters Cafe is free. Beautiful views of the bay!!! A must.
11 locals recommend
Hester's Cafe & Coffee Bar
1902 North Shoreline BoulevardLocated inside the Art Museum. Admission to Hesters Cafe is free. Beautiful views of the bay!!! A must.
The Coffee Mugg
1112 Morgan AveHarry Potter Inspired coffee shop
Water Street Oyster Bar
309 N Water StSeafood and seating with waterfront view. Visit the giftshop next door and ask about the boat tours.
50 locals recommend
Harrison's Landing
108 Peoples St T-HeadSeafood and seating with waterfront view. Visit the giftshop next door and ask about the boat tours.
House of Rock
511 Starr StFood and drink
Executive Surf Club
306 N Chaparral StFood drink and music
Mesquite Street Pizza and Pasta Co.
617 N Mesquite StFresco
619 N Chaparral StFood
Snoopy's Pier
13313 S Padre Island Drseafood
Padre Island Burger Company
11878 TX-361Padre Island Burger Company
PHAT Keto Co.
South Alameda StreetKeto Restaurant
8TE
1220 Airline RdAndy's Kitchen
5802 S Staples StHomestyle country food
Atomic Omelette & Grill
6646 South Staples StreetLocal favorite!
Brewster Street Ice House
1724 N Tancahua StDrinks, food and Music
Surfing Crab
6418 S Staples StSeafood Boil
S & J Bakery
9618 Leopard StMon-Friday
Ol' Steakhouse Co.
4307 Avalon StGreat Steaks!
Lucy's Snackbar
312 N Chaparral StLucys Snackbar
Wired Coffee Company
6133 Ennis Joslin RdCoffee hangout
Coffee Waves
5738 S Alameda StCoffee and gelato hangout
Green Light Coffee
600 Leopard StCoffee, drinks and hangout
Driftwood Coffee Company
4703 S Alameda StThai Cottage Corpus Christi
5830 McArdle RdLocal Thai food
Z Counter CORPUS CHRISTI
1220 Airline RdCatfish Charlie's
5830 McArdle RdSaltwater Grill
2401 Cimarron BlvdSno Ball Too
7114 Saratoga BlvdSno cones, paletas, fruit cups nachos and more
Little Manila Lumpia House
2124 Waldron RdLocal
Mikel May's Beachside Bar & Grill
15820 Park RdScenic views
The Grandview Lounge features exactly what it promises: a grand view! Ride the elevator up to the 11th floor of the Best Western Corpus Christi Hotel to experience a breathtaking view of the Corpus Christi Bay. The rooftop bar – surrounded by giant floor-to-ceiling glass windows – offers an extensive beer, cocktail and wine list crafted by experienced bartenders, serving as the perfect date spot to take your special someone.
Catch a sunset at the Grandview Lounge. You’ll be happy you did it!
Grandview Ballroom at Best Western Marina Grand
300 N Shoreline BlvdThe Grandview Lounge features exactly what it promises: a grand view! Ride the elevator up to the 11th floor of the Best Western Corpus Christi Hotel to experience a breathtaking view of the Corpus Christi Bay. The rooftop bar – surrounded by giant floor-to-ceiling glass windows – offers an extensive beer, cocktail and wine list crafted by experienced bartenders, serving as the perfect date spot to take your special someone.
Catch a sunset at the Grandview Lounge. You’ll be happy you did it!
Coffee Waves Flour Bluff
10309 S Padre Island DrCoffee Shop
Island Joes Coffee and Gallery
14829 S Padre Island DrCoffee shop
Hester's Cafe Lamar Park
3812 S Alameda StLocated in Lamar Park
Acapulco Restaurant & Bar #4
6517 Weber RdMexican food
Sonny's Barbacoa
4066 S Port AveBest breakfast tacos and Chicharrones
Scuttlebutt's Seafood Bar & Grill
14254 S Padre Island DrBar and grill
Agave Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
4258 Baldwin BlvdMexican food
Citrus Bay Bistro
500 N Shoreline BlvdWater Street Oyster Bar
309 N Water StButter Churn - Aransas Pass
1275 Hwy 35 BypassCountry Style Buffet
Bien Mérité Cafe, Bakery, and Restaurant
1336 S Staples StBUS (Bar Under the Sun) is a patio bar located in the former Greyhound Bus Station in Downtown Corpus Christi. There's fun for the whole family, with food trucks on the patio, yard games, and TV's under our canopy. BUS has a wide selection of Beer, Wine, Signature Cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. Come and enjoy lunch and dinner in an attractive & fun atmosphere that's pet friendly as well!
19 locals recommend
BUS Bar Under the Sun
702 N Chaparral StBUS (Bar Under the Sun) is a patio bar located in the former Greyhound Bus Station in Downtown Corpus Christi. There's fun for the whole family, with food trucks on the patio, yard games, and TV's under our canopy. BUS has a wide selection of Beer, Wine, Signature Cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. Come and enjoy lunch and dinner in an attractive & fun atmosphere that's pet friendly as well!
Eleanor's Coffee Bar + Market
4231 S Alameda StYummy Tummy Cheesecakes
4820 Kostoryz RdLocal Cheesecake Spot
Scoopy's Veranda Ice Cream Shoppe
13313 S Padre Island DrEnjoy ice cream and watch the sun set.
Local Brewery/ Beer Barn/Liquor Store
Rebel Toad Brewing
425 Lomax StLocal brewery
Family friendly brewery with food trucks and option to bring your own food while you drink.
13 locals recommend
Lazy Beach Brewing and Cafe
7522 Bichon DrFamily friendly brewery with food trucks and option to bring your own food while you drink.
Lorelei Brewing Co.
520 NAS DriveMermaid / Merman friendly brewery.
B & J’ s Pizza - The Original
6335 S Padre Island DrGreat pizza and Beer
B&J’s Pizza - Brewpub
6662 S Staples StLocal brewery and food
Railroad Seafood Station Brewing Co.
1214 N Chaparral StEskimo Hut
5401 S Staples StBeer and alcohol to-go
Nueces Brewing
401 S Water StSpec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods
4200 S Alameda StLiquid Town
4141 S Alameda StThe Barn Drive Thru Beer & Keg Haus
4301 S Alameda StKid friendly dining
House of Burgers
1645 Airline RdKid friendly dining with enclosed play area
Kid friendly enlcosed area play area, food and drink, occasional live music
10 locals recommend
Brewster Street Ice House Southside
5550 Holly RdKid friendly enlcosed area play area, food and drink, occasional live music
Waterparks, go garts, arcade games, laser tag, Entertainment
Hurricane Alley Waterpark
702 E Port AveLocal waterpark
TAC-TX Entertainment
2818 Rodd Field RdLaser tag, axe throwing
In The Game Funtrackers
9605 S Padre Island DrFamily fun
Quasars Arcade
5301 Everhart RdOld school arcade games
Whataburger Field
734 E Port AveHome of the Corpus Christi Hooks
Old Concrete Street Amphitheater
700 Concrete StConcerts
American Bank Center
1901 N Shoreline BlvdEntertainment
Bowlero Corpus Christi
6116 Ayers StBowling Alley
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
8545 S Staples StNature
Century 16 and IMAX
6685 S Padre Island DrMovie theater
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
7601 S Staples StMovie
Jumping World
1601 Flour Bluff DrFamily friendly Jumping World
Treasure Island Golf & Games
14041 S Padre Island DrMini golf and games
Water’s Edge Park
602 S Shoreline BlvdOso Beach Municipal Golf Course
5601 S Alameda StGolf Course
Lamar Park
4231 Santa Fe St9 hole disc golf
Water Dog Floating Yoga
Local Shops/Boutiques/Souvenirs/Salon
Made in Corpus Christi
1526 S Staples StSouvenir Shop
Archer Soapworks & Apothecary
1702 S Alameda StShort walk or quick drive around the corner
Giftshop located at the T head. Ask about boat tours.
"Boating schedule varies with the seasons, but expect us to operate at least one of the boats daily from May – Labor Day Weekend. Both our Japonica and Nell Betty II cruises and tours are BYOB, so bring your favorite snacks and beverages along. Soda, bottled water and chips are available for sale on the boardwalk in front of the restaurant and also aboard the Japonica. Texas Tease has a liquor license, so no alcoholic beverages can be brought aboard."
Cathy's Boutique & Gifts
108 Peoples StGiftshop located at the T head. Ask about boat tours.
"Boating schedule varies with the seasons, but expect us to operate at least one of the boats daily from May – Labor Day Weekend. Both our Japonica and Nell Betty II cruises and tours are BYOB, so bring your favorite snacks and beverages along. Soda, bottled water and chips are available for sale on the boardwalk in front of the restaurant and also aboard the Japonica. Texas Tease has a liquor license, so no alcoholic beverages can be brought aboard."
Texas Surf Museum
309 N Water StTexas Surf Museum
Jewels Clothing and Accessories
5830 McArdle RdBoutique Shopping
Bo Jon's Surf & Gifts
204 E Avenue GSouvenir Shop
The Bleu Frog
1710 S Alameda StShop short walk or quick drive around the corner
Peace of Mind Massage Therapy and Natural Healing
602 N Lower Broadway StBenjamin Surf & Skateboards
1233 Airline RdFour Chicks In the Park
3810 S Alameda StWildflowers
2729 S Padre Island DrFlamingo Ranch Boutique
2751 W Main StCute hidden shopping spot
Wind & Wave Watersports
10721 S Padre Island DrBeaches/ fishing
Port A Beach
Port Aransas Beach RoadBeach, shops and restaurants
North Padre Island
Beaches Shops Restaurants
Bob Hall Pier
Bob Hall PierBeach
McGee Beach
Closest Beach
North Beach
Beach, shops, restaurants
Marker 37 Marina
13317 S Padre Island DrMarina marker 37
Rockport Beach
Rockport Beach. Market Day is every 3rd Saturday
Red Dot Pier
11801 S Padre Island DrFishing
North Packery Channel Jetty
Fishing
Mustang island jetty
Fishing
Jane's L-Head Seafood House
90 Coopers AlleyBait stand, local fish market
Paul's Seafood
9810 S Padre Island DrFresh fish and bait
Breaker Avenue Beach Park
Breaker AvenuePadre Island National Seashore
20420 Park Road 22Grocery
H-E-B
4320 S Alameda StRecommended closest HEB grocery
La Michoacana Meat Market
4214 Ayers StWalmart Supercenter
6101 Saratoga BlvdRecommended closest Walmart
Walmart Supercenter
6101 Saratoga Blvdlast stop walmart before heading to the island