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Dance on the beach. Run in the NORTH surf. Make a splash in tropically sunny Corpus Christi, ! There are miles of beaches for fishing, boating and floating. Attrac- tions like the USS Lexington and the Texas State 361-949-8041 Full service Hotel • Located on the Beach Aquarium are waiting to be explored. Music and art festivals and sporting events continue year’ round.

361-949-1112 Stay a while. The rhythm of the waves transports you to another place. Lose yourself to the beat. Lin- BY CHOICE HOTELS Free full breakfast • Across the street from the Beach ger over dinner. Fresh air. Freash seafood. Kick back. Coast. Stroll through a historical square or cool your heels in a spectacular art museum. After all, this is CENTRALLY LOCATED casual, cool and so close by Corpus Christi, Texas.

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BY CHOICE HOTELS Introduction...... 3 Free full breakfast • Located in the center of town

Area Map...... 4 Convention & Visitors Bureau Traveler Tips...... 6 CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH A publication of the Vital Facts...... 7 Corpus Christi Convention Transportation...... 10 & Visitors Bureau Attractions...... 12

Special Events...... 18 361-883-9700 Full Service Hotel • Located on Corpus Christi Beach Activities...... 22

Shopping...... 25

Area Communities...... 27 361-883-7456 Dining Guide...... 30

Accommodations...... 34 Free deluxe Continental Breakfast • Located on Corpus Christi Beach www.corpuschristibeachhotels.com

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1 Corpus Christi Beach 6 Watergarden 23 Botanical Garden 2 7 Harbor Bridge & Nature Center 3 USS Lexington Museum on the Bay 8 24 Kingsville–Conner Museum 4 Corpus Christi Museum of Science and Selena Auditorium King Ranch & King Ranch Museum & History and Ships 9 Art Museum of South Texas 2 5 Hans Suter Wildlife Area 5 Port of Corpus Christi 10 Heritage Park 26 Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz 11 Harbor Playhouse 27 Naval Ait Station Corpus Christi International Center 12 Asian Cultures Museum and Corpus Christi Army Depot 13 Corpus Christi Marina 28 Padre Island National Seashore 29 ASIAN CULTURES WHATABURGER ORTIZ 14 Mirador del Flor (Selena Memorial) Padre Balli Park (Bob Hall Pier) MUSEUM FIELD 22 Brewster St 20 CENTER . 5 30 J.P. Luby Surf Park Mesquite St Hu 15 Art Center

g h ORS es St. VISIT 31 State Park HERITAGE CENTER 16 Memorial Coliseum PARK . 4 32 Mustang Riding Stables 10 11 MUSEUM 7 17 Cole Park . HARBOR OF SCIENCE 33 Chaparral St & HISTORY HARBOR 18 Del Mar Junior College Naval Station Ingleside PLAYHOUSE BRIDGE 34 Port Aransas Ferry US 19 McGee Beach –181 (Free 24 hour automobile service) CONVENTION WATER 20 . CENTER GARDEN 35 Fulton Mansion Water St 8 21 Funtrackers Resaca St AMERICAN BANK CENTER SELENA 36 Goose Island State Park AUDITORIUM 22 Concrete Street Amphitheater ARENA 2 37 Aransas National Wildlife Refuge . 9 TEXAS STATE ART AQUARIUM d. MUSEUM 1 Shoreline Blv 35 Rockport d. Shoreline Blv CORPUS CHRISTI Fulton 37 35 36 BEACH Gregory 35 361 361 361 3 Portland USS LEXINGTON Aransas38 Bay MUSEUM ON THE BAY Ingleside 181 34 Port 1 2 Aransas 7 33 3 22 5 4 20 11 6 37 10 9 Leopard 12 8

Navigation 13 14 Agnes 15 19 44 Baldwin 286 16 CC Int. Airport 358 Morgan 17 Corpus Christi Ocean Drive Bay Robstown 18 361

Crosstown Expressway S. Alameda S. Alameda Old Brownsville Rd. S. Padre Island Drive 357 Saratoga Blvd. Ayers

Kostoryz 26 Mustang Island Weber 25

665 Everhart CC Naval 27 Airline

S. Staples Air Station 31 368

Rodd Field 21 Yorktown 44 357 665 Gulf of Padre Island Flour Blu

Waldron 2444 23 Laguna Shores Laguna

Chapman Ranch Rd. 30 24 286 Madre 70 29 Bishop ~ Kingsville 28 32

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Corpus Christi Location Climate Visitors Centers Located on the , about The annual mean temperature in Corpus Downtown halfway between Houston and the U.S. Christi is 71.1 degrees. There is an average Mexico border, Corpus Christi shares the of 288 sun-filled and rain-free days, and 1823 N. Chaparral same latitude as Tampa, Florida. Nestled winter-time temperatures in the 70s and 800-766-BEACH (2322) on a bay and surrounded by islands and 80s are common. The mild semitropical hundreds of miles of beaches, Corpus climate and warm waters of the Gulf of Christi is a popular spot for family vaca- Mexico create an outdoor paradise year tions and provides endless recreational round with plenty of fishing (bay and opportunities. offshore), outdoor tennis, sailing, golf, windsurfing, kiteboarding and more! Average Temperature and Precipitation TEXAS MONTH HIGH*/LOW* PRECIPITATION SEA TEMP* Fort Wo rth Dallas January 63.3/51.2 2.00” 56.5 El Paso February 65.3/53.9 2.70” 58.1

1 0 35 March 70.4/59.1 2.74” 63.4 45 Austin April 76.6/66.4 1.99” 70.4 Houston 1 0 May 82.9/73.7 3.51” 77.4 San Antonio 1 0 June 87.7/78.3 3.28” 81.9 59 35 37 July 88.9/79.5 1.53” 83.2 Laredo August 89.7/79.7 2.98” 84.1 44 Corpus Christi September 87.5/76.6 5.51” 82.1 Travel Discounts 77 October 81.4/70.3 5.22” 79.7 Visit www.corpuschristicvb.com for November 72.9/60.9 2.82” 68.3 Brownsville special hotel, attractions, and vacation December 65.4/53.0 1.77” 61.1 packages. * FAHRENHEIT

Tipping Population Arts & Culture The standard for restaurant waitstaff is Corpus Christi is the eighth largest Ballet Nacional 15-20 percent. A good standard for tip- Texas city with a 2000 metro census of 361-854-6528 ping drivers and chauffeurs is 15 percent. 180,783. The seven-county Bay Area Hotel staff are usually tipped $1 per bag population is over 500,000. Broadway Series 800-714-5331 for luggage handling. Relocation Packages www.americanbankcenter.com Taxes Corpus Christi Chamber Corpus Christi Ballet of Commerce Higher Education 361-882-4588 Sales tax for goods and services is 8.25 www.corpuschristi.com percent; hotel tax rate is 15 percent. 1201 N. Shoreline Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 6300 Ocean Drive The Cathedral Concert Series Drive Time and Distance 361-881-1800 • Fax: 361-882-4256 Corpus Christi, Texas 78412 361-888-7444 email: [email protected] www.goccn.org/dioces/ccs DEPARTURE MILES HOURS 361-825-5700 www.tamucc.edu Corpus Christi Concert Ballet San Antonio 143 mi. 2 hrs. Convention Center 361-854-7969 Houston 207 mi. 3 hrs. American Bank Center Arena, Baldwin & Ayers www.coastalbendballet.org Convention Center & Exhibit Hall, Austin 192 mi. 3 hrs. Corpus Christi, Texas 78404 Corpus Christi Symphony and Selena Auditorium 361-698-1269 361-882-4091 Dallas/Ft Worth 377 mi. 6 hrs. 1901 N. Shoreline Dr. www.delmar.edu www.ccsymphony.org Brownsville 159 mi. 2.75 hrs. Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 361-826-4100 Texas A&M-Kingsville Harbor Playhouse Laredo 141 mi. 2 hrs. www.americanbankcenter.com 361-593-2111 361-888-7469 www.tamuk.edu www.harborplayhouse.com 6 800.766.BEACH www.corpuschristicvb.com 7 VITAL FACTS, cont.

Fishing Fishing in Corpus Christi is excellent any time of the year. There are three kinds of fishing: shallow water, deep water, and freshwater. Shallow Water – Along the bays and shores is where you’ll catch speckled trout, redfish, whiting, drum, and Sports flounder. Deep Water – Offshore from Port Aransas to Rockport is “where they bite everyday.” Whether in a private or 734 East Port Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 charter boat, sport fishermen can try Whataburger Field for amberjack, red snapper, and tuna 361-561-HOOK year’round, with marlin and bill fish from www.cchooks.com May to September. Champions 2006 Fresh Water – Lake Corpus Christi is Season April 2 – September 7, 2009 located about 40 miles northwest of FOOTBALL Corpus Christi in Mathis. There you’ll find 200 miles of shoreline and excellent fish- AF2 Corpus Christi Sharks ing for bass, catfish, and crappie. 101 N. Shoreline, Suite 208 Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 361-882-9292 In Texas, if you intend to go fresh or salt American Bank Center Arena water fishing, you must have a fishing www.ccsharks.com license. Children under the age of 17 do not need a license. Corpus Christi Hammerheads 5262 S. Staples St. Out-of-state Annual License Fees: Corpus Christi, Texas 78411 Fresh Water Fishing $55 361-814-7277 Salt Water Fishing $60 www.cchammerheads.com All Water Fishing $65 One Day Temporary License Fees: College Basketball Fresh Water Fishing $17 Mens/Womens NCAA Div. Salt Water Fishing $22 The Texas A&M University All Water Fishing $33 – Corpus Christi Islanders 6300 Ocean Drive Corpus Christi, Texas 78412 361-825-BALL American Bank Center Arena www.goislanders.com HOCKEY Corpus Christi Rayz 1901 N. Shoreline Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 361-814-PUCK American Bank Center Arena www.ccrays.com

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car (Vans) Scenic Trail #75: Harbor Ferry #77: 823 N. Water St., 78401 An old-time trolley that explores historic 361-289-2712 361-884-7368 sights of Corpus Christi. (Available A passenger ferry that runs from Peoples 4530 Auto Town, 78411 year-round) Street T-Head to Congressman Soloman P. 361-993-7990 Ortiz International Center and across the 4424 Crosstown Expy., 78415 Beach Connector #78: bay to the Texas State Aquarium. Thurs.– 361-854-8971 An old-time trolley that explores Tues., May 26–Sept. 1, noon–9:15 pm. 4602 S. Padre Island Dr., 78411 downtown and Corpus Christi Beach $3 unlimited all day pass. Airlines & Air Charters 361-851-8600 year-round. Groups Office–Corpus Christi 5961 Hwy. 44 @ Airport, 78406 International Airport 361-299-1234 Downtown Shuttle #79: South Texas Shuttle 361-289-0171 Peoples Street T-Head to Staples to & Transportation Hertz Rent-A-Car Staples street Station where you can 361-692-0700 American Eagle 350 Pinson Rd. @ Airport connect to the rest of the city. (Available 866-675-0700 361-991-4224 361-289-0777 year-round) 800-433-7300 The Limousine Co. Atlantic Aviation 361-814-5466 361-289-1881 Limos of Texas Continental Airlines 1714 Amazon 800-525-0280 361-992-7234 Southwest Airlines National Rent-A-Car (Vans) 800-435-9792 PO Box 1957, 78403 @ Airport 361-289-0515 Signature Flight Support Inc. 361-289-0585 Thrifty Rent-A-Car (Vans) 1928 N. Padre Island Dr., 78408 (Near Airport) 361-289-0041 Two Cowboys South Texas Car & Van Rentals 7336 S. padre Island Dr., 78412 Circa 1834 Coastal Bend Limousines 877-283-0898 Alamo Rent-A-Car Taxi Cabs International Airport, 78406 RANCH RESORT 361-289-0512 Star Cab Co. 800-327-9633 1312 N. Staples, 78401 361-884-9451 • Enjoy a “city slicker” adventure on historic Avis Rent-A-Car (& Vans) Rooke working cattle ranch Yellow Checker Cab International Airport, 78406 • Where cowboys rope, brand and drive cattle. 361-289-0073 1111 N. Navigation, 78408 361-884-3211 Team steer roping in arena Budget Rent-A-Car 361-852-5555 • Horseback, hayrides, cantina, and entertainment 3737 SPID, 78415 361-855-8400 Green N Go Taxi • Chuckwagon meals and campfire in pasture 361-299-9999 • Spacious delux lodge, meals, pool, golf course, Coastal Bend Amusements, Inc. birding, wildlife, wetlands, fishing, and airport 11101 Leopard, Unit 9, 78408 Public Transportation 361-289-0655 Regional Transportation Authority–The”B” Brochure available Dollar Rent-A-Car Route & Schedule Information www.dosvaqueros.com 1000 Intl. Blvd. 361-289-2600 Corpus Christi, TX, 78406 Public bus service to Corpus Christi Joan Rooke P.O. Box 1035 866-434-2226 and surrounding areas (361) 543-4905 Refugio, TX 78377

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Corpus Christi Points of Interest On land, in the sea or from the air, Corpus Corpus Christi Museum of Science Padre Island National Seashore Cole Park – the 43-acre park along Christi can quench your thirst for adven- and History and Ships of Christo- At the end of Park Road 22, 78418 Ocean Drive offers a spectacular view. ture. Whether you want to ride the range, pher Columbus 361-949-8068 Enjoy Kid’s Place playground and Skate mosey through museums, delve the 1900 N, Chaparral, 78401 Turtle Hotline: 361-949-7163 park. Free summer concerts on Thurs. ocean depths or frequent a flight deck, 361-826-4650 Campgrounds, Bird Island Basin, nature and Sun. our attractions will make your vacation Tues.–Sat. 10 am–5 pm, Sun. noon trails, Information Center, gift shop. to 5 pm. Admission $11.50 Adults, $9 Admission: $10 per car; good for 7 days Corpus Christi Marina memorable. Seniors and military, $6 children ages or $20 per year. 5-12. Groups of 10 or more with advance 361-826-3980 Art Center of Corpus Christi scheduling. Selena Museum Called the “T-heads” by locals, this 100 N. Shoreline Blvd., 78401 5410 Leopard St. scenic bayfront area hosts private yachts, 361-884-6406 Corpus Christi Beach 361-289-9013 sight-seeing boats, water sport rentals Tues.–Sun. 10 am – 4 pm. Free. Three miles from downtown just over the Mon.–Fri. 9 am–noon, 1–5:30 pm. and waterside restaurants. Buy shrimp www.artcentercc.org Harbor Bridge. Donation for admission. right off the boats and enjoy the sailboat 361-880-3460, Park & Rec. Dept. regatta Wed. evenings. Art Museum of South Texas South Texas Music Walk of Fame 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd., 78401 South Texas Botanical Gardens 309 N. Water St., 78401 361-825-3500 Downtown Seawall – Impressive & Nature Center in Water Street Market downtown waterfront wall and promenade. Bicycle, Tues.–Sat. 10 am–5 pm and Sun. 1–5 8545 South Staples, 78413 pm. Admission: Adults $6, Senior Citizens 361-852-2100 Texas State Aquarium rollerblade or just stroll. Miradores del $4, Students (13+) $2; 12 and under Open daily 9 am–5 pm. Admission: 2710 N. Shoreline Blvd, 78403 Mar provide shady rest spots along the free. Free on first Thurs. of the month. Adults $5, Senior Citizens $4, Children 5 Corpus Christi Beach way. www.stia.org to 12 years $2; Under 5 free. 361-881-1200 or 800-477-GULF www.stxbot.org Open year-round (except Thanksgiving Mirador del Flor – A special pavilion The Asian Cultures Museum and Christmas) 9 am–5 pm (6 pm in & Education Center and statue dedicated to the late Tejano Funtrackers Amusement Park summer). Call for prices. singing star, Selena. 1809 N. Chaparral, 78401 9605 S. Padre Island Dr., 78418 www.texasstateaquarium.org 361-882-2641 361-937-9400 Tues.–Sat. Admission: Adults $5, Stu- Harbor Bridge – The second tallest www.funtrackers.com Texas Surf Museum bridge in Texas spans the port and dents $3, Children 12 and under $2. Water Street Market, 78401 www.asianculturesmuseum.org Harbor Playhouse 361-888-7873 connects Corpus Christi Beach to the 1 Bayfront Park, 78401 Open 10 am–9 pm. Free admission. Downtown area. Capt. Clark’s Flagship 361-888-7469 People’s Street T-Head, 78401 Box Office hours Tues.–Sat. 10 am–5 pm. Treasure Island Golf & Games Ocean Drive – A seven-mile scenic 361-884-1693 or 361-884-8306 For show times call or visit 14049 S. Padre Island Dr., 78418 waterfront drive lined with stately homes, Group rates and private charters available. www.harborplayhouse.com 361-949-1769 Call for seasonal schedule. parks and walking paths. www.captclarksflagship.com Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge USS Lexington Museum on the Bay Port of Corpus Christi – The fifth larg- Ennis Joslin at Nile 2914 N. Shoreline, 78403 Centennial House est deep-water port in the United States 361-880-3460, Park & Rec. Dept. Corpus Christi Beach features the Congressman Solomon 411 N. Broadway A boardwalk, viewing tower and hiking 361-888-4873 or 800-LADY LEX 361-882-8691 trails offer an ideal view of ducks, rare Open year-round from 9 am–5 pm (6 P. Ortiz International Center meeting/ 10 am–2 pm Thurs. only or when flags brown pelicans and other shore birds in pm in the summer). Don’t miss the MEGA banquet facility offers views of the Harbor are flying. Special Tours available. Admis- their natural habitat. Free. Theatre. Call for prices. Bridge and Corpus Christi Ship Channel. sion: Adults $2; Children $1. www.usslexington.com Heritage Park The Watergarden – A scenic rest area Concrete Street Amphitheater 1581 N. Chaparral, 78401 717 Power Street, 78401 with dancing fountains on the grounds of 361-826-3417 American Bank Center. 361-884-8085 Guided tours are conducted Mon., Thurs. Outdoor venue. For events visit and Fri. at 10:30 am. $6 adults, $1 www.concretestreet.net children 6-12 years old.

12 800.766.BEACH www.corpuschristicvb.com 13 ATTRACTIONS, cont. 3 Great Spots at One Destination Padre Island Port Aransas and Mustang Island Located along the south Texas coast, Enjoy the sunny beaches, deep-sea this sparkling preserve embraces 113 fishing, funky shops and waterside miles of white sand-and-shell beaches, restaurants. Take the ferry and watch windswept dunes, wild grasslands and dolphins frolic in the ship channel. warm offshore waters. Padre Island is one of only a handful of places in the Deep Sea Headquarters world where endangered Kemp’s Ridley 440 W. Cotter Ave. 800-705-3474 sea turtles nest. The National Seashore is Deep sea fishing trips daily. one of the longest stretches of primitive, undeveloped ocean beach in the United Dolphin Encounters States. Swimming, fishing, hiking, 440 W. Cotter Ave. beachcombing, camping, bird watching, 361-749-5597 surfing, water-skiing, picnicking, and Excursions aboard the “Kohootz” off-road driving are all favorite activities on Padre Island. Dolphin Watch & Nature Tours 361-749-6969 Bob Hall Pier (Woody’s Sports Center) Park Road 22, Padre Island at Access Road 5 Mustang Island State Park Hwy 361, Mustang Island Padre Balli Park 361-749-5246 Needful stuff for the Home, Garden and Soul Park Road 22, Padre Island Open 10 am to 6pm • Monday–Saturday 361-949-8122 IB Magee Beach Park On the beach by the jetties 361-881-1091 Padre Island National Seashore 361-749-6117 At the end of Park Road 22 Campsites: water/electric hook-ups. 361-949-8068 or 361-949-8173 Turtle Hotline: 361-949-7163 Kohootz Dolphin Encounter Tours 866-564-6689 Robert’s Point Park e s t e r ’ e s t e r s t e r H S HwyH 361.’ S Free H e ’ S Hester’s Best Texas Pecan Kenya AA F F F r e r e r e e Blend fe e Flavor fe e Regional e sh f s f s ff R o h R o h o oasted C Skyoa sHighted C AdventuresRoasted C 361-749-5252 e s t e r ’ S s t e r e s t e r ’ S H H e ’ S H s t e r e s t e r ’ (Woody’s Sports Center) H e ’ S H S Vanilla Wow Sumatra Texas Pecan F F e F Espresso r e r e F e Blend e r e Regional e r e s f e Flavor e s f e Flavor e F h f s ff h f s f e o h o h of r Ro C R Co Ro C Ro C s t e r e Roast fe asted Universityoa d of Texasa sted asted e ’ S s f ste H h o Roa ed C Sumatra st Marine Science Institute F e s t e r ’ r e t e s t e r s t e r H S e Regional e e s r ’ S e ’ S e ’ S s ff H H H h o Roasted C 361-749-6729 Vanilla Wow Ms.Hazelnut Costa Rican Tarrazu... F Kona Coast Costa Rica A fine medium bodied r e e Flavor e f t e F Mon.–Fri. 8 am–5F pm. Free moviescoffee, aromatic with a s f e s r ’ S F e h o H r e r r e opening soon!!! Peach Sunrise Roa d C e Blend e e Flavor e e Regional e hint of spice to it. Featuring Breakfast, Lunch & Beyond ste f f s ff sh f s f h o R Co h R o $8.99 per lb Costa Rica Roasted C Mon.–Thurs.oasted at 3 pmoa (Callsted C for titles) Mango Joy F r e Guatemala Antigua... e s t e r ’ S e Regional e H s ff A natural nutty flavor h o Berry Bannana Roasted C as smooth as they Open 7 am to 3 pm • Monday–Saturday Ms.Hazelnut s t e r s t e r come with a sweet Hester’s Cafe & Coffee Bar H e ’ S H e ’ S Sumatran Rush F finish. 1710 S Alameda St r e e Flavor e s t e r $8.99 per lb. Corpus Christi, TX 78404 s ff H e ’ S h o Roasted C 361-000-0000 Dark Roast Royal Kona 361-885-0558www.hesterscafe.com Royal Kona F F e r e F r e r e e Roast e e Regional f e Regional e s f s f s ff h f h o h o R Co R C Roasted C oasted oasted The Spinnaker...this finely dressed sandwich contains thin sliced Served anytime! mesquite roasted ham, sliced tomatos marinated in balsamic vinegar, lettuce and aged gouda cheese. On your choice of bread or roll. 6.99 ca Cof Teluride 2.99 rabi fees A Muse Aspen 2.99 The Jamaican...this Pannini will tantalize your taste buds for sure. Durango 2.99 Fresh mushrooms sauteed in curry and ginger, layed on top of Pagosa 2.99 The Goddess ofroast Great beef and Style sharp cheddar cheese, all this grilled Pannini style to a crisp finish on a long roll. One of Bob Marley’s favorites we’ve been told. 6.99 s t e r H e ’ S Women’s Clothing • Jewelry • Gifts • Accessories H Kenya AA ester’S Open 10 am to 6 pm • Monday–Friday F r e e Regional e 11 am–6 pm • Saturday s ff h o Roasted C 1710 S. Alameda at Six Points • Corpus Christi

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All lunches are served with your choice of salad or side. ATTRACTIONS, cont. Sand, Sun, Fun & Aransas Pass, Ingleside Kingsville and Rockport/Fulton Conner Museum 3 Great Attractions These seaside villages, 30 minutes from Texas A&M-Kingsville Corpus Christi, are magnets for artists, 361-593-2819 Await You In Corpus Christi nature lovers, and sport fishermen. Mon. – Sat. 9 am-5 pm. Free, donations accepted. Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Tivoli (30 miles north of Rockport) The King Ranch 361-286-3559 Hwy 141 at Santa Gertrudis Home of stately Whooping Cranes 361-592-8055 Nov.–Mar. Open daily sunrise to sunset, Visitor Center Mon. – Sat. 9 am-4 pm, Visitor’s Center: 8:30 am–4:30 pm. Closed Sun. noon to 5 pm; Guided Historical and Thanksgiving and Christmas. Admission: Nature Tours Mon. – Sat. 10 am, noon, 2 361-825-3500 $3 person, $5 per car. pm; Sun. 1 pm, 3 pm. Admission (+tax): Adults $8, children 5-12 $4. Experience fine art and fun — in a complex that is itself a work of art! Enjoy Dolphin Connection [email protected] a gourmet Café, expanded Museum Store and exhibits ranging from contemporary Ingleside on the Bay to the masters. Enter via Chaparral Street. 361-776-2887 King Ranch Museum Five trips a day during peak season. Call 405 North 6th Street, Kingsville 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd. • www.artmuseumofsouthtexas.org for reservations. Adults $25, children 361-595-1881 3-12 $20, 2 and under free. Mon.-Sat. 10 am-4 pm; Sun. 1 pm-5 pm. Admission: Adults $4, children 5-12 Fulton Mansion $2.50, under 5 free. 317 Fulton Beach Road Rockport-Fulton 361-729-0386 Around the Area Corpus Christi Museum Tues. – Sun. Tour times subject to season. of Science and His t ory Adults $6; children 12 and under free; Fennessey Ranch students $2. & Conservation Center 361-826-4667 Bayside Goose Island State Park 361-529-6600 View Columbus Ships replicas Santa Maria and and Big Tree www.fennesseyranch.com Pinta and artifacts from LaBelle and Spanish Rockport 1554 Shipwreck exhibits. Explore reptiles, sea 361-729-2858 Historic Goliad shells and a world of hands-on-activities in Daily 6 am–10 pm. Admission: Adults Crossroads of Hwys 59 and 77, 64 miles the Children’s Wharf and Dinosaur Hall. $5; youths 12 and under free; Texas north of Corpus Christi resident Senior Citizen 65+ $2.50. 361-645-3563 1900 N. Chaparral St. • www.ccmuseum.com www.goliadcc.org Rockport Center for the Arts 902 Navigation Circle, Rockport Lake Corpus Christi State Park 361-729-5519 Mathis • 361-547-2635 Tues. – Sat. 10-4 pm. Free, donations Adults 13+ $4, Senior citizens 65+ $2, accepted. children 12 and under free. Texas Maritime Museum Welder Wildlife Refuge 1202 Navigation Circle, Rockport Hwy. N. 77, 7.5 miles north of Sinton 361-729-6644 361-364-2643 361-852-2100 Tues. – Sat. 10 am-4 pm, Sun. 1-4 pm. Call four tour information. Free. Admission: adults $6; children 6-12 $3; www.welderwildlife.org seniors $5. Marvel at 2000 Orchids, 100 Plumeria, 300 Roses, Hummingbird Garden, Butterfly www.texasmaritimemuseum.org Garden, imaginative Sensory Garden, tranquil Gator lake and . . . a walk on the wild side! A Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail site. You’ll love every bloomin’ thing! 8545 S. Staples Street • www.stxbot.org

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January 9-11, 2009 March 27-29, 2009 Festival of Wines Texas Jazz Festival Gospel Music Festival –Rockport Fulton Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts May 23-24, 2009 October 2009 www.rockport-fulton.org Includes Italian Street Painting , Rockport www.texasjazzfest.org January 10-11, 2009 music , dance, theatre, visual arts, www.texasfestivalofwines.com Round Up Days Boarshead Yuletide Festival cinema, workshops and much more Water Street Market October 23-25,2009 Corpus Christi-First Christian Church 361-826-3468 Music & Art Fest Ingleside 361-854-3044 www.ccfestivalarts.org June 5-7, 2009 361-776-2906 January 22-25, 2009 April 16-19, 2009 361-882-2364 Georgewest Story Fest Coastal Bend Marine Dealers Boat Show Windfest www.texassurfmuseum.com November 2009 American Bank Center -1901 N Shoreline Portland Shrimporee 1-888-600-3121 Adults $ 7 Children 12 & Under $3 361-643-2475 June 12-14, 2009 www.windfest.org King Ranch Hand Breakfast February 6, 2009 Aransas Pass November 21, 2009 Stage Door Canteen April 17-19, 2009 361-758-2750 or 800-633-3028 Kingsville USS Lexington-Corpus Christi Texas Sandfest www.aransaspass.org 1-800-333-5032 Port Aransas 361-888-4873 OR 1-800-LADY-LEX Rockport Art Festival Greek Festival www.usslexington.com 361-749-2500 July 4-5, 2009 www.texassandfest.com November 2009 February 7-8, 2009 361-729-5519 OR 800-242-0071 Corpus Christi Bountiful Bowl Pottery Fair April 24-May 3, 2009 www.rockport-fulton.org Texas Great Birding Classic Wildlife and Birding Festival Rockport- world class potters display Deep Sea Roundup November 2009 their works for sale to the public. 800-766-Beach July 9-12, 2009 Corpus Christi Kingsville 361-729-5352 Port Aransas www.kingsvilletexas.com www.rockport-fulton.org Call Texas Parks & Wildlife 888-892-4737 361-749-6339 OR 800-45-COAST Bull Fest February 28, 2009 April 23-26 2009 www.deepsearoundup.com PRCA Rodeo November 2009 24th Annual Polka Fest Hummer Bird Celebration Kingsville Moravian Hall April 23-May 6, 2009 September 17-20, 2009 www.bullfest.com Corpus Christi Buccaneer Days Rockport Rockport Film Festival 361-992-2126 May 2, 2009 361-729-6445 www.rockport-fulton.org November 2009 February 26-March 1,2009 Buc Days Illuminated Night Parade Rockport Celebration of the Whooping Cranes & 361-882-3242 Conquer the Coast www.rockportfilmfest.com Other Birds www.bucdays.com September 26-2, 2008 Port Aransas 361-881-1800 La Posada de Kingsville Texas International Boat Show December 2009 1-800-452-6278 Corpus Christi Marina www.corpuschristichamber.com www.portaransas.org Kingsville April 23-26, 2009 1-800-333-5032 February 2009 954-461-3272 September 25-27, 2009 South Texas Ranching Heritage Festival www.txintlboatshow.com 361-887-0868 Tropical Christmas Festival Kingsville Corpus Christi December 2009 Car Show 1-800-242-0071 361-593-2810 April 25, 2009 www.bayfesttexas.org www.museumtamuk.edu Rockport Ingelside Celebration of Flight Hawk Watch www.rockport-fulton.org March 6-9, 2009 361-776-2906 September 2009 Harbor Lights Festival Oysterfest Beach to Bay Relay Marathon 361-241-2617 Rockport & Boat Parade May 16, 2009 Rockport Seafair December 5, 2009 361-729-2388 Corpus Christi October 9-11, 2009 www.rockport-fulton.org 361-985-1555 361-881-6166 361-729-6445 OR 1-800-242-0071 Corpus Christi March 20-22, 2009 www.beachtobayrelay.com www.rockport-fulton.org www.harborlightsfestival.com Trail Ride on King Ranch US Wind & Water Open Czech Fest Renaissance Faire Kingsville May 2009 October 2009 361-592-2987 December 12-13, 2009 361-881-6166 Corpus Christi 361-387-1312 Ingleside www.uswindandwateropen.com Corpus Christi- 361-776-2906 Artfest St Thomas Catholic Church FM 624 May 16-17, 2009 (Calallen) Port Aransas www.portaransasartcenter.org

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Water Sports Fishing & Hunting Corpus Christi’s status as one of the Padre Island Yacht Charters Thousands of outdoor enthusiasts fish Handsome Sailor Yacht Charters breeziest cities in the nation brings wind- 361-688-1651 our waters for trophy catches. Fish the (Fishing & Sailing) surf and kiteboard lovers to our hot spot www.padreislandyachtcharters.com surf, bays or piers or head out to deep- 361-749-7128 from across America, as well as Europe. Pro Kitesurf / Precision Kites water into the Gulf. South Texas ranches Padre Island Safari’s Our variety of waterways, from open 623 N. Chaparral St. produce the ultimate hunting excursions 361-937-8446 Gulf beaches to protected coves, makes 361-883-1473 with native game birds, deer, javelina, Salty Aggie Guide Service www.kiteboarding.com 4816 Monette Dr. it attractive to beginners and experts and exotics. Guides are plentiful and 361-991-6045 alike. Rentals and lessons are readily fishing licenses are required— Sky High Adventures (Parasailing) Carl Wentrcek Fishing Guide available. Sailboat regattas are held each Woody’s Sports Center call Texas Parks & Wildlife Department at 261 Porpoise Cts. Wednesday evening. 136 W. Cotter, Port Aransas 800-792-1112 for details. 361-937-0868 or 361-215-3515 361-749-4600 Aaron’s Guide Service www.captaincarl.com Bay Kayak Rentals Slowride Guide Services 361-960-1374 Woody’s Sports Center Ingleside Public Boat Ramp and Kayak Rentals Capt. Darrell Thornton 136 W. Cotter, Port aransas 361-776-2887 821 S. Commercial Lure Away Guide Service 361-749-5252 Aransas Pass, TX 78336 361-774-6912 www.gulfcoastfishing.com Copeland’s Dive Center www.slowrideguide.com 4041 Dr. Capt. Clark’s Phase II Express Peoples Street T-Head Hunting 361-854-1135 South Coast Kiteboarding 361-884-4369 www.copelandsinc.com 361-949-3278 www.captclarksflagship.com Don and Petra Schultz www.southcoastkiteboarding.com Corpus Christi Natatorium Capt. Jons Fails Charters & Tours Bay fishing and hunting with a (Municipal) Texas Excursions 15413 Gun Cay Ct., Apt. #103 Rockport lodge (Windsurfing Instruction) 361-949-0133 (361) 790-9742 or (361) 779-1323 cell 3202 Cabaniss Parkway [email protected] 361-878-2337 361-937-2375 www.landcut.com www.texasexcursionsonline.com Capt. Sifford Professional Jay Watkins (Rockport) Corpus Christi Yacht Club 729-9596 98 Coopers Alley Third Coast Windsurfing Guide Service 218 Portsmouth Dr. [email protected] 361-883-6518 361-775-1610 361-939-8787 Jaywatkins.com www.cprphoto.com/windsurf.html Fisherman’s Wharf Inflight Outfitters – David Green Capt. Terry Panknin Fishing Nice lodge just north of town 900 N. Tarpon, Port Aransas Wet Heads Kayak Adventures Guide Service Port Aransas Quail hunting, deer hunting, fishing 361-749-5448 or 800-605-5448 1018 Monette (361) 960-3556 www.wharfcat.com 361-749-7111 361-992-8368 www.wetheadskayak.com Capt. Aubrey Black Handsome Sailor Yacht Charters Corpus Christi School of Aviation Waterfowl (Sailing and Scuba Diving) Wind & Wave Surf Shop 506 International Blvd. Riviera,TX 2353 Murphy Rd., Aransas Pass 10721 S. Padre Island Dr. 361-289-0801 (361) 361-297-5117 and 361-749-7128 or 361-790-6668 361-937-9283 Deep Sea Headquarters (cell) ( 210) 355-5091 www.windandwave.net (Private Charters Available) [email protected] Island Watersports 416 W. Cotter, Port Aransas www.captblack.com 1102 S. Shoreline Worldwinds Windsurfing, Inc. 361-749-5597 Steve Schultz (Holiday Inn Emerald Bch) (Rentals & Lessons) www.deepseaheadquarters.com (361) 949-7359 or (361) 813-3716 361-537-0789 800-793-7471 Fishbone Charters [email protected] www.worldwinds.net Jerry B’s Kayak Sales & Rentals 361-937-5013 Luther Young 9906 S. Padre Island Dr. Yachting Center of Corpus Christi Fisherman’s Wharf (Kingsville area) (361) 296-3331 361-937-5340 (Sailboard Rentals) (Fishing Charters, Whooping Crane Tours & Nilgai, quail and turkey hunts www.jerrybskayaks.com 200 S. Shoreline Blvd., 78401 Scenic Rides) [email protected] 361-881-8503 900 Tarpon, Port Aransas Mike Dole Custom Surf Boards www.corpuschristiyachtingcenter.com 361-749-5448 or 361-888-8093 in Corpus Brad Smythe’s WebFoot 830 Behmann (Flour Bluff) Christi or 800-605-5448 www.wharfcat.com Guide Service 361-937-7400 Zero Gravity Kiteboarding (Rockport area) (361) 790-8354 www.mikedoylecustomsurfboards.com 14221 Sand Dollar Flagship & Gulf Clipper www.webfootguideservicetx.com 361-949-0266 (Sightseeing Boats) www.zerogravitykiteboarding.com Peoples Street T-Head 361-884-1693

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Golf & Tennis Shopping Malls Ready to tee off? Select a course on the Pharaoh Golf Club* Mall island . . . or the one that hosted the (Semi-Private) S. Padre Island Dr. at Staples Ben Hogan Tour . . . or any number of 7111 Pharaoh Drive, 78412 361-991-5718 challenging settings. The Corpus Christi 361-991-1490 Dillards, JC Penney, Macy’s, Bay area offers the best golfing on the L.E. Ramey Golf Course (Municipal) Bealls, etc. Texas coast. Many private clubs accept FM 3320, Hwy. 77 S., Kingsville, 78363 Sunrise Mall reciprocal club or USGA members and 361-592-1101 S. Padre Island Dr. at Airline some hotels have membership privileges Funtrackers Park (Miniature Golf) 361-993-2900 for their guests. If you net more from a 9605 S. Padre Island Drive, 78418 Stein Mart, Burlington Coat Factory, Sears game of tennis, there are hundreds of 361-937-9400 courts throughout the area. Treasure Island * Facilities include golf and tennis Miniature Golf & Games Shopping Centers Unique Shopping 14049 S. Padre Island Drive, 78418 361-949-1769 Carmel Village Antique Row 4100 S. Staples at Carmel Parkway Alameda at Robert Tennis New Port Dunes Golf Bealls, Wallbangers, Tuesday Morning, Across from Town & Country Center Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course Corpus Christi Athletic Club etc. A collection of antique shops all 265 Palm Island Drive in a row. 2101 Airline Rd. • 361-992-7100 Port Aransas, Texas 78373 Crossroads H-E-B Tennis Center (Municipal) 361-749-4653 McArdle at Airline Bleu Frog Mercantile 1520 W. Shely St. • 361-882-6013 www.newportdunesgolf.com Cottage style boutique shops, Benjamin’s 1710 S. Alameda at 6 Points Al Kruse Tennis Center (Municipal) Surf Shop, Berry’s Jeweler, Pollyana, Just like the old fashion Mercantile 502 King St. • 361-883-6942 etc. with antiques, gifts, specialty items, Birding Gulfway etc. Golf Grab your binoculars and bring a sense S. Padre Island Drive at Airline Codi’s Crafts and Collectibles of adventure. Over 500 species have been CATO Clothing, Jason’s Deli, Red Wing 5828 McArdle (behind La Palmera Mall) Gabe Lazano Sr. Golf Center Shoes, Sun Harvest Grocery Store, etc. Multi-dealer shop, hand crafted, (Municipal) documented in Corpus Christi, including Lamar Park antiques, collectibles, jewelry, woods, 4401 Old Brownsville Road, 78405 Brown Pelicans, rare Masked Ducks, diecast, etc. 361-826-8016 endangered Whooping Cranes Alameda at Doddridge and Raptors. Julian Gold, Chico’s, Talbots, Pilar, Ann Corpus Christi Trade Center Oso Beach Golf Course (Municipal) Taylor Loft, JoS A. Bank Clothier, etc. 2833 South Padre Island Drive 5601 South Alameda, 78412 Indoor Flea Market Friday thru Sunday. 361-826-8010 Fisherman’s Wharf / Port Aransas Moore Plaza 361-749-5448 or 800-605-5448 S. Padre Island Dr. at Staples Gatherings Alice Municipal Golf Course Across from La Palmera Mall 3744 S. Alameda St. 2290 North Texas Blvd. Deep Sea Headquarters PetSmart, Marshalls, Barnes & Noble, Pandora - Vera Bradley Anderson Park, Alice, Texas 361-749-5597 or 800-705-3474 Target, Hobby Lobby, etc. Gifts for all occasions 361-664-7033 www.deepseaheadquarters.com Portairs Center Padre Islander Kings Crossing Country Club* MV Pisces Charters Port and Ayers 14514 S. Padre Island Drive 6201 Oso Parkway, 78414 800-245-9324 or 361-729-7525 Souvenirs, t-shirts, beach & surf toys, 361-994-1300 www.piscescharters.net Promenade Center McArdle at Airline etc. Northshore Country Club* Mustang Island Yachts Water Street Market 801 East Broadway Ave., Portland 361-790-3935 Staples Center S. Padre Island Dr. at Staples Chaparral and Williams (Downtown) 361-643-1546 www.topyachtbroker.com In the heart of the entertainment district. Padre Island Country Club* King Ranch Nature Tour / Kingsville Town & Country Center Water Street Restaurants, Surf Club (Semi-Private) 361-592-8055 Alameda at Everhart Records, Gold Bug, Agua Java Coffee 14353 Commodore Drive, 78418 www.king-ranch.com Goosefeathers, Shannon’s Schlotzsky’s, Co., etc. 361-949-8006 The Art of Framing, T&C Restaurant, La Copita Ranch etc. 361-664-1093 for reservations Weber Square John McIntyre Birding Tours Weber at Holly 361-549-5677 www.mcintyrebirdingtours.com

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KINGSVILLE Texas is cattle country, and no city captures guided tour and learn about early ranching the spirit of the old west like Kingsville. Just days at the King Ranch Museum and the due south of Corpus Christi, Kingsville is the Conner Museum (Texas A&M University- city that grew up around a ranch . . . the Kingsville). While you’re out and about, © famous King Ranch. Bigger than the state browse through quaint shops downtown of Rhode Island, King Ranch is one of the and be sure to take time for a big Texas beef largest (825,000 acres) and oldest working steak or spicy Mexican food. cattle ranches in the world. Mosey along a

South Texas at the PORT ARANSAS Beautiful Beaches, vibrant views, and “A Celebration of the Whooping Crane and J.E. Conner Museum relaxing retreats make Port Aransas the Other Birds’ is in February. History & Nature Artifacts perfect place to spend a weekend, week Unusual shops abound for anything Monday – Saturday or all winter. Soak in the sun, fish, shop from surfing and fishing gear to jewelry 9 am – 5 pm coastal stores, birdwatch, charter a boat, and art. Visit a seafood shop and load up Free Admission and dine out. on fresh shrimp or dine on unique cuisine in Port Aransas is the deep sea fishing our restaurants. 905 W. Santa Gertrudis Texas A&M University-Kingsville capital of Texas. Gulf waters are full of red A variety of accommodations are snapper, king, mackerel, and pompano. available—from ocean view condos to 361-593-2810 Tournaments are held throughout the cottages, scenic RV parks to beach front summer. You can fish the jetties, the bays camping. or the surf. Whether for a day trip or to stay a while, Pack your binoculars! Port Aransas is take the ferry over and watch dolphins frolic home to hundreds of permanent and in the ship channel. visiting species of birds. The annual Celebrating over 100 years of Rail History The Depot Train Museum in Historic Downtown Kingsville

Visit the Birthplace of the American Ranching Industry King Ranch Daily Scheduled Tours Call for Times: 361-592-8055 King Ranch Museum 405 N. Sixth Street Mon. – Sat. 10 am – 5 pm Sun. 1 pm – 5 pm 1-361-595-1881

For information on Birding~Wildlife Tours, KINGSVILLE Fishing, Shopping, Events Convention & Visitors Bureau & Accommodations Contact Us 1-800-333-5032

www.kingsvilletexas.com

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Rockport / Fulton “The Charm of the Texas Coast,” Rockport- Whooping Crane and 374 other species Fulton is located on the edge of beautiful during the year, making it a birder’s para- Aransas Bay just a short 40 minute drive dise. The waters that surround the Rockport from downtown Corpus Christi. area are famous throughout Texas for record There is a myriad of one of a kind experi- sport fish catches. Wet a line and come ences that offer visitors great memories home with a trophy. year round. Rockport-Fulton is home to Tour the historic Fulton Mansion that countless artists who get their inspiration dates back to the 1870s. Dine on delectable from this tranquil environment. Explore the seafood, see a record size 1000-year-old endless number of art galleries and shops, oak tree, and play inspired golf on one of and take home a memory that will fit any the coast’s best courses. budget. Rockport-Fulton is a state of mind as The Aransas National Wildlife Refuge much as a place where you can let your is nearby and winter home to the mighty cares vanish over the horizon. Padre Island Padre Island is truly a natural wonder. 113 undeveloped in the continen- miles of rolling waves, powdery dunes, tal United States. Hundreds of thousands of breezy sea oats and fascinating birding. tourists visit the park each year to play in Golfers can birdie and bogie on Padre Island the sand or chase the surf. at the spectacular 18-hole golf course. Rent Padre Island is one of only a handful of a wave runner, hang out, hang ten or just places in the world where the endangered kick back and cast a line from Bob Hall Pier. Kemp’s ridley sea turtles nest. In 2000, Take a drive down the road to Malaquite more than 1,000 of the endangered turtle’s Beach, part of the Padre Island National eggs were found on North and South Padre Seashore. At over 80 miles, it’s the largest Island.

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Downtown La Bahia Assagio of Honolulu Kobe Japanese Seafood 224 N. Mesquite 4650 Corona Dr. and Steakhouse Agua Java 361-888-6555, Mexican, $ 361-808-8881, Italian & Asian, $ 5134 Carroll Lane 320 Williams St. 361-851-2555, Japanese, $$ 361-882-0865, Deli, $ Landry’s Seafood House Bamboo Garden 600 N. Shoreline Blvd. 1220 Airline La Playa Aka Sushi Japanese Restaurant 361-882-6666, Seafood, $$$ 361-993-7993, Chinese, $$ 7118 S. Padre Island Dr. 415 N. Water St. 361-980-3909, Mexican, $ 361-882-8885, Japanese, $$ Mama Mia’s Black Diamond Oyster Bar 128 N. Mesquite 7202 S. Padre Island Dr. exit Rodd Field La Playa Blue Swan Deli 361-883-3773, Italian, $$$ 361-992-2432, Seafood, $$ 4201 Weber Rd. 600 Leopard, Ste. 108 361-853-4282, Mexican, $ 361-887-7662, Deli, $ Ophraka’s Sushi Bubba’s Icehouse 429 Schatzel St. 6042 S. Padre Island Dr. La Playa Brewster Street Icehouse 361-885-0880, Sushi, $ 361-993-9842, Variety, $$ 5017 Saratoga Blvd. 1724 N. Tancahua 361-986-0089, Mexican, $ 361-884-BREW, Variety, $ Railroad Seafood Station Catfish Charlie’s 1214 N. Chaparral 5830 McArdle Longhorn Steak & Ale Cassidy’s Irish Pub 361-883-6200 361-993-0363, Seafood, $ 4307 S. Alameda 601 N. Water St. 361-992-7731, Variety, $-$$ 361-879-0529, Specialty, $$ Randall’s Premium Deli Chili’s Grill & Bar 500 N. Shoreline Blvd. #108 5542 S. Padre Island Dr. Luby’s Cafeteria City Diner and Oyster Bar 361-882-0354, Deli, $ 361-994-0010, Variety, $ 1510 S. Padre Island Dr. 622 N. Water St. 361-852-7477, Variety, $ 361-883-1643, Variety, $ Republic of Texas Bar and Grill Cracker Barrel (Omni Bayfront Hotel, 20th Floor) 4229 S. Padre Island Dr. Mao-Tai Coastline Cafe 900 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-855-1778, Variety, $ 4601 S. Padre Island Dr. (Omni Marina Hotel) 361-886-3515, Steaks, $$$ 361-852-8877, Chinese, $$ 707 N. Shoreline Blvd. Golden Chinese Buffet 361-882-1700, Variety, $$ Sonja’s European Café & Bakery 4938 S. Staples #B7 Miller’s Bar-B-Que 424 N. Chaparral 361-991-5888, Chinese, $ 2233 Airline Road Crawdaddy’s 361-884-7774, Specialty/Deli, $ 361-993-5534, Bar-B-Que, $ 414 Starr St. The Golden Crown 361-883-5432, Seafood, $$ Subway Chinese Restaurant Montana Mike’s Steakhouse 433 N. Shoreline Blvd. 6601 Everhart Road 6542 S. Staples Dentoni’s Pizza 361-888-8800, Deli, $ 361-854-5506, Chinese, $$ 361-980-9191, Steaks, $ 415 Williams St. 361-881-9886, Pizza, $ Thai Spice Restaurant Golden Corral Niko’s Steakhouse 601 N. Shoreline Blvd. 1921 S. Padre Island Dr. 5409 Saratoga Blvd. Dobson Cafe 361-883-8884 361-814-7300, Variety, $ 361-992-2333, Steaks, $$ (Art Museum of South Texas) 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd. U & I Restaurant Hooters Oasis Bar & Grill Open Tues-Sat 11:30 am - 1:30 pm 309 S. Water St. 4551 S. Padre Island Dr. 6418 S. Staples 361-883-3492, Variety, $ 361-854-9464, Variety, $ 361-980-1202, Variety, $ The Executive Surf Club 309 N. Water St. Vietnam Restaurant IHOP Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 361-884-SURF (7873), Variety, $ 701 N. Water St. 5202 S. Padre Island Dr. 5258 S. Padre Island Dr. 361-853-2682, Vietnamese, $$ 361-993-5535, Variety, $ 361-992-4742, Italian, $$ Glass Pavillion Restaurant (Omni Bayfront Hotel) Water Street Oyster Bar Jason’s Deli On the Border Mexican Café 900 N. Shoreline Blvd. 309 N. Water St. 1416 Airline Road 5117 S. Padre Island Dr. 361-887-1600, Variety, $$ 361-881-9448, Seafood, $$ 361-992-4649, Specialty/Deli, $ 361-992-9662, Mexican, $$ Havanna Club Water Street Seafood Co. Jason’s Deli Origami 500 N. Water St., Ste. 105 309 N. Water St. 5325 Saratoga Ste. 200 1220 Airline Road 361-882-5552, Cuban, $$ 361-882-8684, Seafood, $$ 361-980-8300, Specialty/Deli, $ 361-993-3966, Japanese, $$ Joe’s Crab Shack Whataburger Joe’s Crab Shack The Outback Steakhouse 444 N. Shoreline Blvd. 121 N. Shoreline Blvd. 5025 S. Padre Island Dr. 4221 S. Padre Island Dr. 361-904-0227, Seafood, $$ 361-881-9925, Variety, $ 361-980-0023, Seafood, $$ 361-814-6283, Steaks, $$ Katz 21 Steak & Spirits Johnny Carino’s Italian Kitchen Panjo’s Pizza 1652 S. Padre Island Dr. 1320 Airline 317 Mesquite St. Southside 361-884-1815, Steaks, $$$ 361-854-7373, Italian, $$ 361-991-1539, Pizza, Burgers, $$ Knuckleheads Aladdin Restaurant Kiko’s Portabella Italian & Seafood 819 N. Upper Broadway 7010 S. Padre Island Dr. 5514 Everhart 430 S. Padre Island Dr. 361-882-9997, Bar-B-Que, $ 361-991-5267, Mediterranean, $ 361-991-1211, Mexican, $ 361-289-0303, Italian, $$ 30 800.766.BEACH www.corpuschristicvb.com 31 DINING GUIDE, cont.

Red Lobster Central Northwest The Pelican Club 5825 S. Padre Island Dr. 914 Tarpon 361-991-2160, Seafood, $$ Ancient Mariner Becker’s Tea Room 361-749-0580 4301 S. Alameda 4511 Callicoate Rd. Romano’s Macaroni Grill 361-992-7371, Seafood, $ 361-241-3284, $$ Pelican’s landing 5133 S. Padre Island Dr. 337 Alister 361-993-6466, Italian, $$ The Bayou Grill K-Bob’s Steakhouse & Salad Wagon 361-749-6405, Seafood/Variety, $$ 3741 S. Alameda 4153 Five Points Sultan Mediterranean Cuisine 361-854-8626, Seafood, $ 361-241-4269, $$ Seafood & Spaghetti Works 6646 S. Staples St. 701 S. Alister 361-993-6100, Mediterranean, $$ Furr’s Family Dining 361-749-5666, Seafood/Pasta, $$ 4121 S. Port Taco Cabana 361-855-5512, Variety, $ Padre Island Shells Seafood & Pasta 5425 S. Padre Island Dr. 522 E. Avenue G 361-994-0246, Mexican, $ Hua Tai Chinese Resaturant Atrium at Port Royal 361-749-7621 3133 S. Alameda, Ste. 600 6317 State Hwy 361 TGI Friday’s 361-857-8788, Chinese, $$ 800-242-1034, Variety, $$ Trout Street Bar and Grill 5217 S. Padre Island Dr. 104 W. Cotter 361-991-8443, Variety, $-$$ Hester’s Cafe Dragonfly 361-749-7800, Seafood, $$ 1710 S. Alameda St. 13925 S. Padre Island Dr. Thailand Restaurant 361-885-0558, Variety, $ 361-949-2224, Specialty, $$ The Venetian Hot Plate 5506 Saratoga 232 Beach St. 361-980-0498, Korean/Japanese, $$ The Indie Theater Doc’s Seafood Restaurant 361-749-7617, Italian, $$ 1717 S. Staples 13309 S. Padre Island Dr. Two Georges 361-882-6324, Dinner & Movie, $ under the JFK Causeway Virginia’s By the Bay 5884 Everhart Road 361-949-6755, Seafood/Steaks, $$ 815 Trout St. 361-993-8008, Seafood, $$ Luby’s Cafeteria 361-749-4088, Seafood, $$ 3217 S. Alameda St. Island Italian Utopia World Cuisine 361-854-4373, Variety, $ 15370 S. Padre Island Dr. 5638 Saratoga Blvd. 361-949-7737, Italian, $$ 361-906-2600, Variety, $$ Price’s Chef Out of Town 1800 S. Alameda St. Jolly Pelican Restaurant 361-883-2786, Variety, $ (Holiday Inn Sunspree) The Big Fisherman 15202 Windward Hwy 188 at Walker Rd., Rockport Ocean Drive Small Planet 361-729-1734, Seafood, $$ 30 Lamar Park Ctr, 3824 S. Alameda 361-949-8041, Variety, $$ Yardarm 361-855-1892, Deli/Specialty, $ Padre Pizzeria The Boiling Pot 4310 Ocean Drive 14493 S. Padre Island Dr. 201 S. Fulton Beach Rd., Fulton 361-855-8157, Seafood, $$ Torch Restaurant 361-729-6972, Seafood, $$ 4425 S. Alameda St. 361-949-0787, Pizza, $ 361-992-7491, Mediterranean, $$ Perk Up-Padre Island Charlotte Plummer’s Seafare Restaurant Corpus Christi Beach Wallbanger’s 15113 S. Padre Island Dr. 361/949-1119, Italian, $ 202 N. Fulton Beach Rd., Fulton Blackbeard’s on the Beach 4100 S. Staples 361-729-1185, Seafood, $$ 361-855-8007, Variety, $ Scoopy’s Ice Cream 3117 Surfside Blvd. 13313 S. Padre Island Dr. Hemingway’s 361-884-1030, Seafood, $$ 361-949-8815, Ice Cream, $ 1008 E. North St., Rockport 361-729-7555, Variety, $$$ Beauty and the Bistro Northside Snoopy’s Pier (Radisson Beach Hotel) Joe Cotton’s Bar-B-Que People’s Restaurant 13313 S. Padre Island Dr. 3200 Surfside Blvd. under the JFK Causeway US Hwy 77, Robstown 9738 Up River Road 361-767-9973, Bar-B-Que, $ Blue Bay 361-241-8087, Variety, $$ 361-949-8815, Seafood, $ (Radisson Beach Hotel) Crab-N Restaurant The Bar-B-Que Man Restaurant Whataburger 3200 Surfside Blvd. 14301 S. Padre Island Dr. 210 Gulfgate on BUS 35, Rockport 361-883-9700, Variety, $$ 4931 IH 37 361-758-2371, Seafood, Dinner, $$ 361-888-4248, Bar-B-Que, $$ 361-949-7777, Variety, $ Frenchy’s Cajun Boiling Pot Julie’s Backyard Bistro 3014 Surfside Blvd. 2212 A-1 Hill Road, Aransas Pass 361-883-2500, Cajun, $$ Southwest Port Aransas 361-758-7895, Gourmet, $$ Pier 99 King’s Inn on Baffin Bay China King Marcel’s 2822 N. Shoreline 905 Hwy 361 Farm Rd. 628 at Loyola Beach 361-887-0764, Seafood, $$ 10501 Leopard #E 361-297-5265, Seafood, $$ 361-242-3313, Chinese, $ 361-749-5577, German Continental, Dinner Only, $$

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Downtown/Shoreline Blvd. Knights Inn La Quinta Inn & Suites Embassy Suites & Ocean Drive 3615 Timon Blvd. • 39 rooms 10446 IH 37 at McKenzie • 79 rooms 4337 S. Padre Island Dr. • 150 rooms 361-883-4411 or 800-883-0424 361-299-4285 or 800-642-4239 361-853-7899 or 800-EMBASSY Bayshore Inn www.knightsinn.com www.lq.com www.embassysuites.com 4349 Ocean Drive • 42 rooms 361-852-2126 Quality Inn Sandy Shores La Quinta Inn & Suites Airport Extended Stay Deluxe 3202 Surfside Blvd. • 115 rooms 546 S. Padre Island Dr. • 96 rooms 6218 S. Staples •73 rooms Best Western Marina Grand 361-883-7456 or 800-228-5151 361-299-2600 361-991-1967 or 800-646-8000 300 N. Shoreline Blvd. • 171 rooms ww.qualityinn.com/hotel/tx734 www.lq.com www.extendedstayhotels.com 361-883-5111 or 800-883-5119 www.marinagrandhotel.com Radisson - Beach Hotel Motel 6 - Northwest Fairfield Inn 3200 Surfside Blvd. • 139 rooms 845 Lantana • 124 rooms 5217 Blanche Moore Dr. • 68 rooms Corpus Christi Bayfront Inn 361-883-9700 or 800-333-3333 361-289-9397 or 800-466-8356 361-985-8393 or 800-228-2800 601 N. Shoreline Blvd. • 100 rooms www.radisson.com www.motel6.com www.marriott.com 361-883-7271 or 800-456-2293 Regency Inn Red Roof Inn Hawthorn Suites Budget Inn 3101 Surfside Blvd. • 30 rooms 6301 IH 37 at Corn Products Rd. • 141 rooms 1442 S. Padre Island Dr. • 62 rooms 801 S. Shoreline Blvd. • 30 rooms 361-887-1010 361-289-6925 or 800-843-7663 361-854-3400 or 800-527-1133 361-884-2485 Seashell Inn Motel www.redroof.com Hampton Inn Holiday Inn - Emerald Beach 202 Kleberg • 25 rooms Red Roof Inn & Suites 5209 Blanche Moore Dr. • 68 rooms 1102 S. Shoreline Blvd. • 368 rooms 361-888-5391 303 Buffalo St. • 87 rooms 361-985-8395 or 800-426-7688 361-883-5731 or 800-HOLIDAY 361-888-7663 www.hilton.com www.holiday-inn.com/crp-emeraldbch Villa Del Sol Condos www.redroofcorpus.com 3938 Surfside Blvd. • 90 units Hilton Garden Inn Omni Bayfront Tower Hotel 361-883-9748 or 800-242-3291 Travelodge Airport 6717 S. Padre Island Dr. • 119 rooms 900 N. Shoreline Blvd. • 470 rooms www.villa-delsol.com 910 Corn Products Rd. • 164 rooms 361-991-8200 361-887-1600 or 800-THE-OMNI 361-289-5666 or 800-578-7878 www.stayHGI.com (800-843-6664) www.travelodge.com www.omnihotels.com Homewood Suites IH 37-Airport 5201 Crosstown Expressway • 86 rooms Omni Marina Tower Hotel Best Western - Garden Inn South Padre Island Drive 361-854-1331 or 800-225-5466 707 N. Shoreline Blvd. • 346 rooms 11217 IH 37 (Exit Violet) • 39 rooms www.tharldson.com 361-882-1700 or 800-THE-OMNI 361-241-6675 or 800-WESTERN (800-843-6664) Best Western/Paradise Inn La Quinta South www.omnihotels.com Best Value Inn & Suites 6301 S. Padre Island Dr. • 50 rooms 6225 S. Padre Island Dr. • 40 rooms 361-992-3100 or 800-528-1234 361-991-5730 or 800-531-5900 6255 IH 37 at Corn Products Rd. • 70 rooms www.bestwestern.com Railway Inn Suites 361-289-0991 or 888-788-0047 www.lq.com 4343 Ocean Drive • 40 rooms Roadway Inn Candlewood Suites Motel 6 Corpus Christi East 361-225-3946 or 888-729-7245 5014 Crosstown Expressway • 74 rooms www.railwayinnsuites.com 5224 IH 37 at Navigation Blvd. • 99 rooms 8202 S. Padre Island Dr. • 126 rooms 361-853-3413 or 877-226-3559 361-991-8858 or 800-466-8356 361-883-6161 or 800-424-6423 www.candlewoodsuites.com Bayfront Plaza Hotel www.choicehotels.com www.motel6.com 601 N. Water • 200 rooms 361-882-8100 or 800-688-0334 Days Inn - Corpus Christi Airport Christy Estates-Apartments/ Quality Inn & Suites www.bayfrontplazahotelcc.com 901 Navigation Blvd. • 122 rooms Suites & Spas 1901 N. Padre Island Dr. • 47 rooms 361-888-8599 or 800-233-3297 3942 Holly Road • 200 rooms 361-289-2500 or 800-4CHOICE Sea Ranch Motel 361-854-1091 or 800-678-4836 4401 Ocean Drive • 42 rooms Plaza Inn Hotel www.christiestatessuites.com Red Roof Inn 361-853-7366 2021 N. Padre Island Dr. • 105 rooms 6805 S. Padre Island Dr. • 120 rooms 361-289-8200 Comfort Suites Central 361-992-9222 or 800-RED-ROOF Super 8 Bayfront Corpus Christi www.plazainnhotels.com 538 S. Padre Island Dr. • 93 rooms www.redroof.com 411 N. Shoreline Blvd. • 92 rooms 361-299-2266 361-884-4815 or 800-800-8000 Hampton Inn www.choicehotels/hotel/tx842 Residence Inn 11233 IH 37 • 55 rooms 5229 Blanche Moore Dr. • 66 rooms 361-241-9300 or 800-HAMPTON Comfort Suites 361-985-1113 or 800-331-3131 3925 S. Padre Island Dr. • 200 rooms www.residenceinn.com Corpus Christi Beach Hampton Inn & Suites 361-225-2500 or 800-424-6423 917 N. Navigation Blvd. Sun Suites Hotel Days Inn Corpus Christi Beach Courtyard by Marriott 5142 Oakhurst off SPID • 130 rooms 4302 Surfside Blvd. • 55 rooms 361-884-4444 www.hamptoninn.com 5133 Flynn Parkway 361-851-1200 or 866-SUNSUITES 361-882-3297 or 800-329-7466 361-808-8400 www.sunsuites.com Holiday Inn-Airport Gulfview Suites Days Inn South Value Place 3701 Seagull Blvd. 5549 Leopard • 249 rooms 361-289-5100 or 800-HOLIDAY 2838 S. Padre Island Dr. • 138 rooms 1026 S. Padre Island Dr. • 125 rooms 361-882-1006 361-854-0005 or 800-445-9463 361-852-9292 Gulf Beach II La Quinta North www.daysinncorpuschristi.com www.valueplace.com 3500 E. Surfside Blvd. • 39 rooms 5155 IH 37 • 121 rooms 361-882-3500 or 800-882-3502 361-888-5721 or 800-531-5900 www.texasbeachrentals.com www.lq.com

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Padre Island Condominiums Gulf Shores Condos Sea Gull Condos 6021 State Hwy 361, Port Aransas 6649 State Hwy 361, Port Aransas Bahia Mar Aransas Princess 800-654-3938 361-749-4191 or 800-543-0818 15201 Winward Dr. • 53 rooms 720 Beach Access Rd. #1A, www.gulfshorescondos.com www.seagullcondos.com 361-949-2400 Port Aransas • 40 rooms www.corpuschristibeachhotels.com 361-749-5118 or 800-531-9225 Gulfstream Condos Spinnaker Condos 14810 Windward Dr. • 90 rooms 14434 Cabana East Best Western on the Island Anchor Resort Condominium Suites 361-949-8061 or 800-542-7368 800-580-9050 or 800-253-7368 14050 S. Padre Island Dr. • 40 rooms 14300 S. Padre Island Dr. • 136 rooms www.gulfstreamcondos.com www.rentalmgmt.com 361-949-2300 361-949-8141 or 800-460-8770 www.anchorresort.com Island House Condos Surfside Condos Comfort Suites 15340 Leeward Dr. • 67 rooms 15005 Windward Dr. • 29 units 15209 Windward Dr.• 79 rooms Beachgate Condo Suites & Motel 361-949-8166 or 800-333-8806 361-949-8128 or 800-548-4585 361-949-1112 2000 On the Beach, Port Aransas • 47 rooms www.ccislandhouse.com www.surfsidecondos.com www.corpuschristibeachhotels.com 361-749-5900 or 866-749-2565 www.beachgate.com Island Retreat Hampton Inn 700 Island Retreat Ct., Port Aransas 14430 S. Padre Island Dr. • 60 rooms Coral Cay Condos 65 rooms Bed & Breakfast 361-949-9777 1419 11th Street, Port Aransas • 46 rooms 800-553-9833 Anthony’s By The Sea www.hamptoninn.com 361-749-5111 or 800-221-4981 www.islandretreat.com www.coralcay.com 732 South Pearl St., Rockport Holiday Inn - Sunspree Resort Lake Shore Villas 361-729-6100 or 800-460-2557 15202 Windward Dr. • 149 rooms El Constante 15125 Leeward Dr. www.anthonysbythesea.com 361-949-8041 or 888-949-8041 14802 Windward Dr. • 60 rooms 361-949-7306 www.sunspreeresorts.com/corpuschristi 361-949-7088 or 800-365-7693 George Blucher House www.elconstante.com La Mirage 211 North Carrizo 5973 State Hwy 361, Port Aransas 361-884-4884 or 866-884-4884 Grand Caribbean at Dune Crest 361-749-6030 or 800-626-9596 www.georgeblucherhouse.com 5495 State Hwy 361, Port Aransas • 20 rooms 361-749-1974 Leeward Cove Condos The Branscombe www.dunecrest.com 15201 Leeward Dr. • 5 units 1319 Chaparral 361-949-7306 361-888-4184 Lorimar Place Condos Dos Vaqueros 15217 Leeward Dr. P.O. Box 1035, Refugio 361-949-8366 or 800-253-7368 361-543-4905 www.dosvaqueros.com Mayan Princess Condominiums 7537 State Hwy 361 • 60 units Fortuna Bay 361-749-5183 or 800-662-8907 15405 Fortuna Bay Dr. #12 www.themayanprincess.com 361-949-7554 Mustang Towers Hoopes’ House 6109 State Hwy 361, Port Aransas 417 North Broadway, Rockport 361-749-6212 or 800-343-2772 361-729-8424 or 800-924-1008 www.hoopeshouse.com Mystic Harbor Condo 14428 Compass McGloin House 361-949-9050 or 800-580-9050 (Knolle Farm & Ranch) www.rentalmgmt.com 13016 FM Rd 70 Rt1 Box 81, Sandia 361-547-2546 or 361-547-6414 Pirates Crossing www.knolle.com 15209 Leeward Dr. • 6 units 361-949-7306 Ocean House www.rentalmgmt.com 3275 Ocean Drive Port Royal Ocean Resort 361-882-9500 6317 State Hwy 361 • 190 units 361-749-5011 or 800-242-1034 www.port-royal.com Rental Management Properties Sand Dollar Condos Palm Bay Rental Management 14873 Grenada Dr. 361-949-1055 361-949-9050 or 800-580-9050 Prudential Condo Management www.rentalmgmt.com 361-949-7033 or 800-531-1030 Sandpiper Condos Puerto Del Padre 6745 State Hwy 361, Port Aransas 361-949-8351 361-749-6251 www.sandpiperportaransas.com

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Rental Management Co. Labonte Park 361-949-9050 or 800-580-9050 IH 37 exit #16 at Nueces River Strickland Management Laguna Shore Village 361-949-8366 or 800-253-7368 3828 Laguna Shores Rd. 361-937-4529 www.lagunashorevillage.com RV Parks & Campgrounds Lake Mathis State Park Colonial Del Rey IH 37 exit #34 Hwy 359 to Park Rd. 25, Mathis 1717 Waldron Rd. 361-547-2635 361-937-2435 or 800-580-2435 Marina Village www.corpuschristirvresorts.com 229 NAS Dr. Evelyns RV Park 361-937-2560 3302 Co. Rd. 48, Robstown Mustang Island State Park 361-387-3777 State Hwy 361 in Port Aransas Gateway Mobile 361-749-5246 1545 N. Lexington Blvd. On The Beach 361-289-1191 907 Beach Access Rd. 1A, Port Aransas Goose Island State Park 361-749-4909 or 800-932-6337 Park Rd. 13, 10 mi. north of Rockport www.onthebeachrv.com 361-729-2858 Padre Balli County Park www.tpwd.state.tx.us Park Rd. 22, 5 mi. south of JFK Causeway Greyhound RV Park 361-949-8121 5402 Leopard Padre Island National Seashore 361-289-2076 Park Rd. 22, 11 mi. south of JFK Causeway www.gocampingamerica.com/greyhound 361-949-8068 Gulf Waters RV Park Padre Palms RV 5601 State Hwy 361, Port Aransas 131 Skipper Lane 361-749-8888 361-937-2125 www.gulfrv.com www.gocampingamerica.com/padrepalms Gulfway RV Park Pioneer RV Resort 7436 S. Padre Island Dr. 120 Gulfwind Dr., Port Aransas 361-991-0106 361-749-6248 or 888-480-3246 Gulleys RV Park www.pioneerresorts.com 8225 Leopard Puerto Del Sol Park 361-241-4122 5100 Timon www.gulleys.mhp.com 361-882-5373 Hatch RV www.corpuschristirvresorts.com 3101 Up River Road Sea Breeze RV Park 361-883-9781 or 800-332-4509 1026 Seabreeze Lane, Portland www.hatchrv.com 361-643-0744 or 888-212-7541 I.B. Magee Beach Park www.seabreezerv.com North end of Mustang Island Shady Grove RV 361-749-6117 2919 Waldron Rd. Island RV Resort 361-937-1314 700 Ave. G & 6th St., Port Aransas Sunrise Beach RV 361-749-5600 IH 37 exit #34 Hwy 359 to Park Rd. 25, Mathis www.islandrvresort.com 361-547-3004 Lake Corpus Christi KOA RV & Cabins Surfside RV & Resort IH 37 exit #47 S. or #40 N. on 3024 1820 South 11th, Port Aransas 101 County Rd. 371, Mathis 361-749-2208 or 888-565-5929 361-547-5201 www.lakecorpuschristikoa.com

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