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Visiting the State Aquarium opens the door to a diverse world under the ocean. An amazing place where you can come face-to-fin with a vast abundance of life. Explore Coastal estuaries, colorful Caribbean reefs and make new friends at Dolphin Bay. Meet species that live near the shoreline and deep under oil platforms. Hang out with a sloth, touch a stingray and meet a flamingo. Your visit helps save the oceans and supports our turtle and bird rescue programs. You’ll save more than memories. 2710 North Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, Texas / 1.800.477.GULF / texasstateaquarium.org

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CONTACT VisitCorpusChristiTX.org 800-766-BEACH (2322)

Corpus Christi Visitor Information Center 1521 N. Chaparral St. (Parking located behind Visitor Information Center)

VisitCorpusChristiTX.org 3 CITY STATS CLIMATE » The average temperature in Corpus Christi is 71 degrees, with approximately 288 sun-filled and rain-free days. Winter-time temperatures are commonly in the 70s and 80s. The mild semi-tropical climate and warm waters of the create an outdoor paradise year round with plenty of fishing, birding, sailing, golf, windsurfing, kiteboarding and so much more!

POPULATION » Corpus Christi is the eighth largest Texas city with a 2010 Census Bureau estimated population of 305,215.

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE & RAIN DRIVE TIME & DISTANCE

MONTH HIGH/LOW RAIN H2O TEMP DEPARTURE DISTANCE TIME

JAN 66/46 2" 56 SAN ANTONIO 143 miles 2 hours

FEB 69/49 2" 58 HOUSTON 207 miles 3 hours

MARCH 76/56 2" 63 AUSTIN 192 miles 3 hours

APRIL 80/62 2" 70 DALLAS/FORT WORTH 377 miles 6 hours

MAY 86/70 3" 77 RIO GRANDE VALLEY 159 miles 2.75 hours

JUNE 90/74 3" 81 LAREDO 141 miles 2 hours

JULY 94/75 2" 83

AUG 94/75 3" 84

SEPT 90/72 5" 82

OCT 84/64 4" 79

NOV 75/56 2" 68

DEC 68/48 1" 61

4 Visitor Guide Corpus Christi • on North

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THE COAST’S BEST PLACE TO MEET, EAT, SPLASH, PLAY, GAME, STAY AND RELAX

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DEPARTURE DISTANCE TIME

SAN ANTONIO 143 miles 2 hours

HOUSTON 207 miles 3 hours

AUSTIN 192 miles 3 hours

DALLAS/FORT WORTH 377 miles 6 hours

RIO GRANDE VALLEY 159 miles 2.75 hours

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VisitCorpusChristiTX.org 5 TRANSPORT GETTING AROUND SAY IT LIKE A LOCAL AIR » If you are flying, Corpus Christi is a quick trip DRIVE from just about any major connection. The Corpus Christi (Texas Highway 358) Locally referred to as “S-P-I-D”. International Airport, is only 15 minutes from downtown, SPID will take visitors from beaches and major attractions. While in Corpus central Corpus Christi to Padre Christi, our taxi cabs, car rental companies and other Island and our Gulf beaches. transportation services make getting around easy. CROSSTOWN EXPRESSWAY CAR » If traveling by car, you will likely arrive in Corpus (Texas Highway 286) Christi on one of three roads, South Padre Island Drive, Intersecting with SPID the Interstate Highway 37 or by crossing the Harbor Bridge. Crosstown Expressway will take visitors from SPID to the CORPUS CHRISTI IS A HANDS-FREE CITY » City of Downtown/Bayfront area or Corpus Christi Ordinance prohibits the use of mobile Interstate 37. It is referred to as devices while driving. Please utilize Bluetooth or any “Crosstown” by the locals. other hands-free device while operating your vehicle. THE ISLAND TRAVEL DISCOUNTS » Start filling your itinerary for your “The Island,” as the locals call it, visit to Corpus Christi. To find out about all things Corpus is the north part of Padre Island which stretches for miles and Christi, log on to VisitCorpusChristiTX.org. Stop by our miles along the southern part of Visitor Information Center once you arrive and pick up a the Texas Gulf Coast. Take SPID complimentary visitor welcome packet which includes Eastbound to get to the Island. coupons and information about everything to see and do.

AIRLINES TAXIS CORPUS CHRISTI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES AMERICAN CAB COMPANY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 800-435-9792 361-289-9500 or (airport code CRP) southwest.com 361-289-7400 1000 International Blvd. taxiscorpuschristi.com 361-289-0171 UNITED AIRLINES corpuschristiairport.com 800-241-6522 GREEN-N-GO-CAB united.com 361-299-9999 or AMERICAN AIRLINES 361-855-5555 800-433-7300 | aa.com greengocabcc.com

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6 Visitor Guide UBER.COM | LYFT.COM LIMOUSINES STERLING AIR SERVICE 514 Hangar Ln. PUBLIC TRANSIT 1ST CHOICE LIMOUSINE SERVICES 361-356-6226 REGIONAL TRANSPORTA- 361-855-5466 flysterlingair.com TION AUTHORITY 1stchoicelimos.net 361-289-2600 ATLANTIC AVIATION ccrta.org LIMOUSINES UNLIMITED 549 Pinson Dr. 361-884-5466 361-289-1881 RENTAL CARS limousinesunlimited.biz atlanticaviation.com AVIS RENT-A-CAR SUNSET LIMOUSINE (at International Airport) SERVICE 800-331-1212 361-857-7774 (at 6226 SPID) corpuslimos.net 361-985-1752 COASTAL LIMOUSINE avis.com SERVICES 361-779-0840 DOLLAR RENT-A-CAR (at International Airport) VIP LIMOUSINE SERVICES CONVENTION 866-434-2226 361-510-8077 CENTERS dollar.com HARBOR PARKING, INC. ARENA, ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR (valet & chauffeur services) CONVENTION CENTER (at International Airport) 361-850-7154 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. 800-261-7331 harborparking.com 361-826-4100 (at 3005 SPID) americanbankcenter.com 361-851-2212 CHARTERS enterprise.com DISTANCE BROTHERS SOLOMON P. ORTIZ TRANSPORTATION INTERNATIONAL CENTER HERTZ RENT-A-CAR SERVICES 402 Harbor Dr. (at International Airport) 361-946-2767 361-879-0125 800-654-3131 distancebrothers.com ortizcenter.com hertz.com CORPUS CHRISTI RELOCATION NATIONAL CAR RENTAL PARTY BUS PACKAGES (at International Airport) 361-765-4997 Want to make your stay in 877-222-9058 ccpartybus.com Corpus Christi permanent? nationalcar.com HOLLYWOOD BUSES Use the official Corpus Christi AND LIMO SERVICES Relocation and Newcomers THRIFTY CAR RENTAL 361-654-4000 Guide to help make your (at International Airport) hollywoodbusestx.com relocation an easier one. 800-847-4389 Download a digital guide at thrifty.com ESPEJO HELICOPTERS movetocorpuschristi.com 101 N. Shoreline Blvd., Ste. 400 or grab a complimentary 361-500-4981 physical guide at our espejohelicopters.com Corpus Christi Visitor Information Center.

VisitCorpusChristiTX.org 7 GO OUTDOORS Here in Corpus Christi, it’s sun-days and fun-days! A weekend away doesn’t get any better than this, with 113 miles of beaches, the Coastal Bend offers numerous spots for kite-surfing, fishing and simply soaking in the sun. Whether bicycling along the water’s edge or building a beach fire under the night sky, wherever you venture outdoors, you’ll be sure to unwind!

GO FISH Charter the next course with a deep sea adventure. Get the insider track on what’s biting with help from a local guide and reel in the likes of snapper, sailfish or a technicolor mahi-mahi. After a day of deep sea fishing, move it closer to shore, casting from a kayak in the Laguna Madre for flounder, speckled trout and black drum- it’s an Instagram post waiting to happen!

8 Visitor Guide Here in Corpus Christi, it’s sun-days and fun-days! A weekend away doesn’t get any better than this, with 113 miles of GO BIRDING beaches, the Coastal Bend offers numerous spots It’s not just visitors who love Corpus Christi, the birds for kite-surfing, fishing and simply soaking in the flock here too! Named as America’s Birdiest City by the sun. Whether bicycling along the water’s edge or Audubon Society, Corpus Christi and the Padre Island building a beach fire National Seashore are a haven to 380 species of birds under the night sky, from pretty pink Roseate Spoonbills to the rarest of the wherever you venture rare, like the Bar-tailed Godwit. Visits to the South outdoors, you’ll be Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, Hans sure to unwind! & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge, Blucher Park, Hazel Bazemore Park or the Wetlands and Nature Preserve are sure to yield a worthwhile sighting. Pick up our complimentary birding guide from the Visitor Information Center and go birding!

GO PLAY From SUP yoga to surfing, the Coastal Bend is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Experience the blue skies, warm sun and Gulf waters for yourself. Try your hand at stand-up paddle boarding and add a twist of yoga once you get your balance at Water Dog Floating Yoga. Hang ten on the waves just off Bob Hall Pier or catch a glimpse of kiteboarders catching air near Packery Channel Park. Suit up – you’ll find plenty of rental outfitters like Wind & Wave Watersports or Worldwinds Windsurfing, Inc. Go ahead, give it a whirl!

WHAT’S NEW IN THE COASTAL BEND? There are always new and exciting places to play in Corpus Christi. Check out our website or stop by our Visitor Information Center to stay in the loop!

VisitCorpusChristiTX.org 9 EXPLORE Experience sun, surf, sand and more in Corpus Christi! Miles of beaches, thriving attractions and plenty of dining options provide fun for everyone. Head to VisitCorpusChristiTX.org to plan the fun.

NORTH BEACH BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN Located just across the Harbor Bridge, Catch a baseball game at Whataburger North Beach is home to two of Corpus Field, sing your favorite karaoke Christi’s popular attractions the Texas State song or show off your Texas two-step Aquarium and the USS Lexington, an dancing skills. Corpus Christi’s Bayfront/ aircraft carrier turned museum. North Downtown area offers more than 1,200 Beach offers a fun variety of places to eat hotel rooms, some of the city’s finest and drink and awesome bayfront views. dining options, a marina and museums. Sip on a cocktail and dip your feet in The Marina Arts District in downtown the . features excellent eateries and the Corpus Christi Municipal Marina. McGee Beach located on the downtown seawall offers a beach that is perfect for children and fishing along the jetties. Also located in the Bayfront/Downtown area is the Sports, Entertainment and Arts District (SEA District) which includes the Art TOURS > Sightseeing Historical | Cemetery | Art Museum of , the Corpus Ghost | Holiday Lights | Rockport | Family Fun Trek Christi Museum of Science and History, 361.696.9006 Concrete Street Amphitheater and EnjoyCorpusChristiTours.com Hurricane Alley Waterpark.

10 Visitor Guide CENTRAL Padre Island also features a Texas-style Central Corpus Christi features some of way to explore the beach – on horseback! the city’s best shopping options such Horses on the Beach is open to both as Mall and the Shops at beginners and advanced riders. Need to La Palmera. Find the latest fashion at reintroduce yourself to nature? Check out the specialty shops at the Lamar Park the Padre Island National Seashore, the Shopping Center. You’ll find many longest undeveloped stretch of barrier residential neighborhoods and the island in the world. There are 70 miles scenic route down Ocean Drive to of sand and shell beaches, windswept Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, dunes and warm waters. The Padre Island the Island University. National Seashore is the nesting beach for the endangered Kemp’s ridley sea SOUTHSIDE turtles. There is so much to see here! Corpus Christi’s Southside is booming with multiple shopping and restaurant NORTHWEST options. Plant and nature enthusiasts will Northwest Corpus Christi offers some appreciate the South Texas Botanical of the best bird watching opportunities Gardens and Nature Center where the for bird lovers. Located on the Nueces noise of city life disappears and serenity River, Hazel Bazemore Park offers hawk abounds. Cool off at Bowlero, one of the watchers and bird enthusiasts a prime hottest Corpus Christi attractions on the location to see birds migrate. Each spring Southside. The outdoor patio games, laser and fall people gather to watch thousands tag experience and eclectic lounge area of hawks fly overhead. The 77-acre make it more than just a bowling alley. park also includes a wetland, pond and woodlands. Birding kiosks are located PADRE ISLAND throughout the park. Labonte Park, at “The Island,” as locals call it, features several the city’s entrance, offers great views beach options and Bob Hall Pier, which is of the Nueces River as well as fishing ideal for fishing. Padre Island also is home and kayaking opportunities. to Waves Resort and offers some of the area’s best dining and nightlife.

11 BEACHES &PARKS BAY AND GULF OF MEXICO BEACHES The beaches along the Corpus Christi Bay and the Gulf of Mexico offer their own distinct character and charm, discover the best beach for your personality!

BAY BEACHES beaches on the Corpus Christi Bay. Take a ride on STATE PARK MCGEE BEACH the ferris wheel at Fajitaville (MUSTANG ISLAND) no beach permit required 9394 State Hwy 361 (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) and enjoy the views of the 1102 S. Shoreline Blvd. nearby USS Lexington. 361-749-5246 | $ Make time to visit the McGee Beach is the perfect If you are looking for that place to relax and unwind perfect vacation spot where while you’re in the area! with the entire family right everyone in your family on the Corpus Christi Bay. can find something to Within walking distance of GULF OF MEXICO enjoy, bring your family to beautiful downtown Corpus BEACHES Mustang Island State Park. Christi, this pedestrian MICHAEL J ELLIS Enjoy an unforgettable beach offers more than BEACH & SEAWALL day, weekend, or even no beach permit required in lot meets the eye. Convenient week-long camping trip. (PADRE ISLAND) parking is available at tpwd.texas.gov/state- 15200 Windward Dr. neighboring Water’s Edge parks/mustang-island Often referred to as the Park. Beach rentals are NORTH PACKERY BEACH - available during the spring Padre Island Seawall Beach J.P. LUBY SURF PARK and summer months. because of the one-mile beach permit required long seawall which runs (MUSTANG ISLAND) NORTH BEACH from South Packery Beach Highway 361 and Zahn Rd. no beach permit required to Whitecap Beach, this (NORTH BEACH) Also known as J.P. Luby family-friendly beach 3200 E. Surfside Blvd. Surf Park, North Packery features a large paved Beach is a popular area for North Beach is a one-stop parking lot, restrooms and just about any active pursuit shop for the casual beach- rinse-off showers. Beach – surfing, kiteboarding, goer, offering easy access rentals are readily available wakeboarding, jet-skiing to shopping, restaurants during the spring and and more. This stretch of and visitor attractions. summer months to make beach is vehicle friendly Allowing pedestrian access this a perfect stop for and plays host to a younger only, North Beach is one of an easy, breezy day at crowd and is often quite the most family friendly the beach. full of beach-goers looking to socialize. 12 Visitor Guide PADRE ISLAND PARKS location, making Hazel NATIONAL SEASHORE Bazemore Park one of the BLUCHER PARK (PADRE ISLAND) most unique locations (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) 20420 Park Rd. 22 in the nation for Hawk 100 block of Carrizo St. 361-949-8068 | $ watching. This 77.6 acre nps.gov/pais This well-known pocket park located on the Nueces park includes a small With more than 130,000 River boasts the highest stream and a wide variety acres of dunes, grasslands concentration of migrating of vegetation that attracts and natural, sandy beaches, raptors in the United States. BEACHES &PARKS migratory birds. Blucher the Padre Island National Park is the site for large HERITAGE PARK BAY AND GULF OF MEXICO BEACHES Seashore is the longest migrant fallouts during (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) The beaches along the Corpus Christi Bay and the Gulf of Mexico offer their own stretch of undeveloped spring migration, and 1581 N. Chaparral St. distinct character and charm, discover the best beach for your personality! barrier island in the world! a major stopover for 361-826-3410 This stretch of beach truly migrating passerines represents Mother Nature The site of 11 historical and hummingbirds. at her best. Whether you’re Corpus Christi homes, the oldest dating back to 1851. looking to collect seashells COLE PARK or experience a Kemp’s (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) Many of the homes are ridley hatchling 1900 Ocean Dr. recorded Texas Historical Landmarks, and each is release, Padre Island The 43-acre park along beautifully restored and National Seashore is perfect Ocean Drive offers a is a tribute to the ethnic for the nature enthusiast. spectacular view. Enjoy diversity and culture of the the Kid’s Place Playground SOUTH PACKERY area. Step inside the Visitor and skate park. Free CHANNEL BEACH Information Center to ex- beach permit required summer concerts every perience the second oldest (PADRE ISLAND) Thursday and movies on structure in Corpus Christi. This family-friendly beach Friday evenings. is less crowded and perfect OSO BAY WETLANDS HANS AND PAT SUTER for children. The jetties PRESERVE & LEARNING WILDLIFE REFUGE CENTER (SOUTHSIDE) provide great fishing, (CENTRAL) 2446 N. Oso Pkwy. surfing, windsurfing and 909 Ennis Joslin Rd. 361-826-3335 kiteboarding. South Packery This wildlife refuge offers Beach also is vehicle This 162-acre Preserve and nature lovers an ideal friendly which makes it a Learning Center is dedicated spot to observe birds and great beach picnic locale. to furthering knowledge of wildlife along Oso Bay. the flora and fauna of South WHITECAP BEACH Take a walk on the 1-mile Texas. Come and explore beach permit required nature trail and an 800-foot the 4 miles of nature view- (PADRE ISLAND) boardwalk for good views ing trails and walk away East of Park Rd. 22 on of Oso Bay, grassy marshes, with a new found experi- Whitecap Blvd. woodlands and mudflats. ence and understanding Easy access, great for beach HAZEL BAZEMORE PARK of the importance of walking or just relaxing. (NORTHWEST) protecting the wetlands A local favorite. 4343 County Road 69 for future generations. Several major flyways cctexas.com/parks converge at this one

VisitCorpusChristiTX.org 13 PARKS PACKERY CHANNEL PADRE BALLI PARK - THE WATER’S EDGE NATURE PARK BOB HALL PIER (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) (PADRE ISLAND) no beach permit required 402 S. Shoreline Blvd. 14218 S. Padre Island Dr. (PADRE ISLAND) cctexas.com/parks 15820 Park Rd. 22 The waters that rush Corpus Christi’s Bayfront 361-949-8121 | $$ - $$$$ through here fill Corpus comes to life at The Water’s nuecesbeachparks.com Christi Bay and feed the Edge. Dip your toes in the adjacent freshwater Nestled along the Gulf of water at McGee Beach or wetlands and saltmarsh. Mexico beaches on North try your hand at sand Wrapped in a county park, Padre Island, this park volleyball. This premier equipped with a boat features several paved park features an expansive ramp and the Oak Motte campsites with water and play area for the kids, a Sanctuary, Packery Channel electric hookups for RVs shaded basketball court teems with wildlife – the and trailers. There’s also a for a game of hoops and kind you can lure on your large area available for tents even a dog park for Fido. line from the water and the with centrally-located water kind you can capture in and electric hookups. On the air with your camera. site is the 1,240 foot long Bob Hall Pier with bait and tackle for purchase or rent and Mikel Mays, a casual beach restaurant.

14 Visitor Guide BEACH RULES HAVE FUN SAFELY Corpus Christi uses a There’s a very good chance you are going to spend at least one day at the beach during your Corpus Christi vacation. When you beach warning flag do, we want you to have the most fun possible…responsibly. system to educate beach With miles of beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, each section goers of current water has a particular set of rules that may vary by location. However, conditions. Visitors are there are a few good rules of thumb that apply to all beach encouraged to observe spots along the Gulf Coast. and obey the beach 1. No glass containers. Glass on the beach is an accident waiting warning flag system. to happen. Use a reusable tumbler, bottle or can for your thirst There are interpretive quenching needs. signs along Corpus Christi 2. Leave it better than you found it. Pick up a complimentary beaches to explain the trash bag at the Visitor Information Center (1521 N. Chaparral St.) or the blue boxes located right on the beach. These bags are meaning of each color. cleverly designed so they won’t catch the wind and fly off down the beach. There’s nothing better 3. If you dig a hole, fill it in before you leave. Whether digging than spending a sunny a hole for a campfire or a sand castle, it’s important to fill these day on the Corpus holes back up. Not only could someone trip and fall if they step in Christi beaches with your one, but Beach crews work hard to keep our beaches clean and these sand holes make that task a little bit more difficult. family and friends, and 4. Follow the rules of the road and stay out of the dunes. these flags can help you ATV’s are allowed on most vehicle-friendly beaches, but drivers navigate the waters to still have to follow the rules of the road and ATV’s must be street ensure you have the legal. All drivers must be 18 or older and if you plan to park it on best experience the sand, a beach parking permit is required. Most importantly, never-ever drive your ATV or any other vehicle in the sand dunes. possible! 5. Locate the nearest public restrooms. Yes, we know, this seems like an awkward topic. Using the restroom outdoors is not good for the environment. We don’t want to go into detail so let’s just leave it at public restrooms are good, use them. Pro-tip: Windward Beach and Bob Hall Pier both have restrooms and rinse showers. 6. Don’t leave pop-up tents unattended on the beach. This may seem like a good idea to reserve your beach spot overnight, but think again. Beach crews work on keeping the beaches clean starting as early as the sunrise. If you leave your pop-up tent on the beach overnight, Beach crews will remove it in order to keep the beaches as clean as possible! Grab your beach permit at the Visitor Information Center (1521 N. Chaparral St.), hit the beach and have some fun!

VisitCorpusChristiTX.org 15 USS Lexingtion

In the Game - Funtrackers

Texas State Aquarium

ATTRACTIONS Admission Prices $ Under $10 $$ $11 – $30 $$$ $31 – $60 $$$$ Above $61

AMERICAN BANK CENTER BOWLERO CORPUS CHRISTI (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) (SOUTHSIDE) SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. 6116 Ayers St. (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) 361-826-4100 | $-$$$$ 361-857-2695 | $-$$$ 555 N. Caranchua St. americanbankcenter.com bowlero.com Tower II, Ste. 410 361-883-6683 | $$-$$$$ ART MUSEUM CORPUS CHRISTI BALLET ccsymphony.org OF SOUTH TEXAS (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) 1621 N. Mesquite St. DAVE AND BUSTER’S 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-882-4588 | $-$$ (SOUTHSIDE) 361-825-3500 | $ corpuschristiballet.com 5488 S Padre Island Dr., artmuseumofsouthtexas.org Ste. 1276 CORPUS CHRISTI MUSEUM 361-371-6740 | $$-$$$$ AURORA ARTS THEATRE OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY daveandbusters.com (SOUTHSIDE) (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) 5635 Everhart Rd. 1900 N. Chaparral St. ENJOY CORPUS 361-851-9700 | $$ 361-826-4667 | $-$$ CHRISTI TOURS auroraartstheatre.com ccmuseum.com (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) 100 N. Shoreline Blvd. BOB HALL PIER CORPUS CHRISTI 361-696-9006 | $$ (PADRE ISLAND) SEGWAY TOURS enjoycorpuschristitours.com 15820 Park Road 22, (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) Access Road 5 403 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-949-0499 | $ 361-563-4050 | $$-$$$$ nuecesbeachparks.com segcity.com/corpus

16 Visitor Guide HORSES ON THE BEACH (PADRE ISLAND) HARBOR PLAYHOUSE 19136 Park Rd. 22 (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) (South of Bob Hall Pier) ESPEJO HELICOPTERS 1802 N. Chaparral St. (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) 361-949-4944 | $$$-$$$$ 361-882-5500 | $$ 101 N. Shoreline Blvd., Ste. 400 horsesonthebeachcorpus.com harborplayhouse.com 361-500-4981 | $$$$ HURRICANE ALLEY espejohelicopters.com HARRISON’S LANDING - WATERPARK BOAT TOURS (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) FUN TIME RENTALS (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) 702 E. Port Ave. (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) 108 Peoples St. T-Head 361-883-WAVE (9283) | $$ 52 Lawrence St. T-Head 361-881-8503 Ext. 2 hurricanealleycc.com 361-443-0707 | $$-$$$$ $$-$$$$ funtimerental.tripod.com harrisonslanding.net

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OPEN Tue - Sat: 10a.m.-5p.m. Sun: 1p.m.-5p.m.

artmuseumofsouthtexas.org 1902 North Shoreline Boulevard (361) 825-3500 Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

IN THE GAME – TEXAS SEALIFE CENTER LOCKDOWN ON THE FUNTRACKERS (PADRE ISLAND) LEX ESCAPE ROOMS (SOUTHSIDE) 14220 S. Padre Island Dr. (NORTH BEACH) 9605 S. Padre Island Dr. 361-589-4023 | $ 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-937-9400 | $$ texassealifecenter.org 361-888-4873 | $$$ corpuschristi.inthegame.net usslexington.com TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM INSTITUTO DE CULTURA (NORTH BEACH) UNLOCKING ATLANTIS HISPANICA (MUSEUM 2710 N. Shoreline Blvd. ESCAPE ROOM OF HISPANIC CULTURE) 361-881-1200 | $$$ (PADRE ISLAND) (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) texasstateaquarium.org Waves Resort Corpus Christi 1617 N. Chaparral St. 14353 Commodores Dr. 361-879-0336 | $ (donation) TEXAS STATE MUSEUM 361-589-4220 | $$$ culturahispanicacorpuschristi.org OF ASIAN CULTURES AND wavesresortcc.com/gaming EDUCATION CENTER LEARN TO SAIL TEXAS (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) USS LEXINGTON (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) 1809 N. Chaparral St. MUSEUM ON THE BAY 505 S. Water St., Ste. 537 361-881-8827 | $ (NORTH BEACH) 361-510-1540 | $$$$ texasasianculturesmuseum.org 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd. sailing88.com 361-888-4873 THE RIDDLE ROOM 800-LADY LEX | $$ SELENA MUSEUM OF CORPUS CHRISTI usslexington.com (NORTHWEST) (ESCAPE ROOMS) 5410 Leopard St. (CENTRAL) WAVES RESORT 361-289-9013 | $ 4535 S. Padre Island Dr., (PADRE ISLAND) q-productions.com Ste. 10 (Pueblo Park Mall) 14353 Commodores Dr. 361-480-6064 | $$ 361-589-4220 | $$ - $$$ SOUTH TEXAS riddleroomofcc.com wavesresortcc.com BOTANICAL GARDENS AND NATURE CENTER TREASURE ISLAND (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) GOLF AND GAMES 8545 S. Staples St. (PADRE ISLAND) 361-852-2100 | $ 14041 S. Padre Island Dr. stxbot.org 361-949-1769 | $

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WAVES GAMING LOUNGE AND ESPORTS TRAINING CENTER (PADRE ISLAND) Waves Resort Corpus Christi 14353 Commodores Dr. 361-589-4220 | $ - $$$ wavesresortcc.com/gaming

WAVES RESORT ZIPLINE (PADRE ISLAND) Waves Resort Corpus Christi 14353 Commodores Dr. 361-589-4220 | $$$ wavesresortcc.com

WORLDWINDS WINDSURFING (PADRE ISLAND) 1 Bird Island Rd. (in Padre Island National Seashore) (800) 793-7471 or (361) 949-7472 | $$ - $$$$ worldwinds.net

VisitCorpusChristiTX.org 19 DINING GO SEAFOOD » The coastal cuisine of GO CRAFT » Get a taste of all things new Corpus Christi gives “catch of the day” a on your next trip to the Coastal Bend. Kick whole new meaning! Beautiful blue crabs, off the fun with a night at The Gold Fish, an silky grouper, bounties of jumbo shrimp, old gas station-turned-outdoor biergarten all from the local waters just off the Corpus known for its cocktails, whiskies, and Christi coast! Kick off your trip with happy breezy style. The equally cool BUS – Bar hour at Water Street Oyster Bar and an Under The Sun – is located in the former ice-cold platter of plump Gulf shrimp and Greyhound station just a two-minute oysters. From downtown Corpus Christi to walk away, with soaring ceilings and Padre Island, you’ll find sweet blue crabs, indoor/outdoor seating a-plenty, doggies delicate flounder, meaty Mahi Mahi and welcome. For lunch, treat yourself to fresh more. Doc’s Seafood and Steaks serves seafood at Hawaii Poke on the Southside fresh Gulf seafood and mixed drinks with or The Sushi Room downtown. Island 180-degree views of the water. Enjoy Joe’s Coffee and Gallery, built from down-home classics like fried shrimp and repurposed sea containers, is the perfect hushpuppies from Snoopy’s or simply sit stop for a mid-day pick me up back with a nice cocktail and enjoy the on Padre Island! view from Harrison’s Landing.

20 Visitor Guide Water Street Oyster Bar Harrison’s Landing

GO LOCAL » Stop by JB’s German Bakery for just-made pastries on your way to Mustang Island or indulge in a luscious cheesecake at Hester’s Café and Coffee Bar in the Art Museum of South Texas for an afternoon treat. When you’re ready for a change of pace, indulge in Padre Island Burger Company’s over-the-top burgers or Hoegemeyer’s Barbeque Barn for some smokey ‘cue and homemade cobbler (while it lasts!). Finish off your day and enjoy a great steak from the Republic of Texas Bar and Grill, with a view for miles from atop the Omni Hotel. Bon appetit! Eats Epicurea Restaurant & Bar

VisitCorpusChristiTX.org 21 FAMILY TIME READY FOR GOOD TIMES? You’ll find McGregor photo collection at the Corpus it here in the Coastal Bend, with miles Christi Museum of Science and History. of beaches for building sandcastles and Enjoy Corpus Christi Tours offers guided searching for sand dollars on the Padre sightseeing, historical, cultural, ghost Island National Seashore. Rent a boogie tours and more for the whole family in board or giant float for the kids from an air-conditioned shuttle. Holiday Beach Rentals, while you relax on your beach towel with the best book Enjoy an expansive public art collection you’ve read all year. throughout the Marina Arts District in downtown Corpus Christi and stop You’ll find plenty of attractions to by the Art Museum of South Texas for explore beyond the beaches! Stop by an immersive gallery experience. Be the Texas State Aquarium, where enchanted by hundreds of butterflies interactive exhibits with sea creatures, in the screened butterfly garden at the dolphins and not one but TWO sloths will South Texas Botanical Gardens keep the family entertained for hours. and Nature Center.

History buffs will find stories galore on Pay homage to Corpus Christi’s beloved the USS Lexington Aircraft Carrier Selena at the Selena Museum and Museum and its 2-acre flight deck. Even Mirador de la Flor on the more history is documented in the Doc Corpus Christi Seawall.

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Try out your latest surfing moves on the Bayfront, Heritage Park and the Sports, Shredder at Hurricane Alley Waterpark Entertainment and Arts (SEA) District. or the Boogie Bahn at Waves Resort. Stop by the Corpus Christi Visitor See the city from a new perspective Information Center for all of your with a boat tour on the Japonica or the official Corpus Christi souvenirs and Texas Tease in the Corpus Christi Marina discount coupons to many attractions or take a Segway tour of the scenic and restaurants!

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Harbor Bridge Día de los Muertos Street Festival

FESTIVALS SPRING CORPUS CHRISTI BUCCANEER DAYS BREWERY FEST — FREE EVENT Arr you ready for the Buc Days Carnival Experience all the craft beers that the at The American Bank Center? Enjoy rides, Coastal Bend has to offer at the Corpus games, food, live music and plenty of Christi Brewery Festival as well as live pirate shenanigans at this family-friendly music and activities! The festival will be two week carnival! held in the beautiful outdoor plaza at the Art Center of Corpus Christi where RODEO CORPUS CHRISTI you can enjoy plenty of tasty beer. Rodeo Corpus Christi brings the top Cowboys and Cowgirls in the world to ST. PADDY’S FESTIVAL compete against the rankest livestock Experience the luck of the Irish—Corpus in Corpus Christi, Texas. After an Christi style. The streets of downtown action-packed two hours of ProRodeo, Corpus Christi turn into a party during the fans can enjoy a concert featuring a St. Paddy’s Street Festival! Dress in green national recording artist! and enjoy live music, green beer, activities for all ages and much more. TEXAS SANDFEST Experience the beach like never before! People BLUE ANGELS WINGS OVER SOUTH from all over the country come to compete TEXAS AIR SHOW — FREE EVENT for the grand prize of Best Sand Creation. See Oh say can you see the amazing sights in master sculptors create some of the most the sky and the sounds of the jets spectacular works of art while enjoying your whooshing by! Experience the sights and time along the beautiful Texas Gulf Coast. sounds as naval jets fly over the Corpus Christi Bay at the Wings Over South Texas CORPUS CHRISTI SYMPHONY Air Show! Event alternates between Corpus ORCHESTRA POPS IN THE PARK Christi and Kingsville every other year. Enjoy popular favorites from the talented Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra, 26 Visitor Guide Hot Tamale Fest

Rodeo Corpus Christi

Blue Angels SUMMER in Whataburger Field complete with WEEKLY BAY JAMMIN’ CONCERT a synchronized Harbor Bridge light AND CINEMA SERIES — FREE EVENT show and fireworks. Enjoy live music every Thursday and a movie on the lawn every Friday, BIRDIEST FESTIVAL IN AMERICA all summer long. To enhance your — FREE & PAID EVENT experience, bring along blankets, The Birdiest Festival in America at the bikes, food and refreshments to the South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Cole Park Amphitheater. Center has all you need to have the perfect birding adventure. Expect to see CORPUS CHRISTI PRIDE FESTIVAL presentations from experts, plenty of — FREE & PAID EVENT photo-ops, a vendor tent, food and more Celebrate love in Corpus Christi. Experience an equality-themed parade, Pride Prom night, BEACH TO BAY RELAY MARATHON block party, movie night and so much more. Watch runners from around the world at Beach to Bay, the largest relay marathon BREW HAHA in the U.S. The course winds along the Get ready for a belly full of beer and laughter shoreline, through the Naval Air Station, at the annual Brew HaHa at the American over the JFK Bridge and finishes along the Bank Center! Sample various beers, ciders beautiful Ocean Drive in Corpus Christi. and meads from a wide range of breweries Free to watch, pay to run. between the multiple comedy shows.

SOUTH TEXAS FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL CORPUS CHRISTI COMIC CON — FREE EVENT Spend the weekend celebrating comics, Enjoy all the delicious food South Texas TV, film, toys, games, cosplay and so has to offer at this family-friendly food much more with other fans at the truck festival! American Bank Center. Come dressed as your favorite character!

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Padre Island National Seashore Turtle Release

Texas Jazz Fest

Corpus Christi Food Truck Summerfest HATCHLING RELEASES — FREE EVENT The Padre Island National Seashore celebrates over 40 years of conservation WINGAPALOOZA of Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles. Experience Do you love all you can eat wings? this national treasure when you attend Then Wingapalooza is the event for you! one of the hatchling releases from The American Bank Center hosts this June through August. Releases event where you can sample as many occur at 6:45 a.m. wings as you like, enjoy live music MAYOR’S 4TH OF JULY BIG BANG and much more. CELEBRATION — FREE EVENT CORPUS CHRISTI FOOD TRUCK Celebrate Independence Day the SUMMERFEST — FREE EVENT Corpus Christi way at the Mayor’s 4th Cool off from the summer heat with tasty of July Big Bang Celebration! Enjoy food and treats at the Corpus Christi Food a downtown parade, live music, kids Truck Summerfest. Enjoy food from all zone, Harbor Bridge Light Show and a kinds of food trucks. spectacular firework show over the Bay.

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ARTS ALIVE the ground and lots of culture at one Art comes to life in Corpus Christi at this of the top Día de los Muertos Festivals. family-friendly festival! Celebrate creativity GREEK FESTIVAL — FREE EVENT and get hands-on while enjoying visual Baklava, gyros and music await you at art, performance art, music and food at the annual Greek Festival at the Greek this immersive art festival happening Orthodox Church! Immerse yourself in at the Art Center of Corpus Christi. the food, styles and culture of Greece. CONQUER THE COAST JEWISH FOOD FESTIVAL — FREE EVENT Experience the adventure of riding your The event with all the food and all the bicycle around the Corpus Christi Bay’s culture! The annual Jewish Food Festival 66-mile shoreline at the annual Conquer at the Congregation Beth Israel Sisterhood the Coast. This race is one of the most features live music, delicious foods and unique and scenic rides in Texas! lots of shopping. CELEBRATION OF FLIGHT HAWK CORPUS CHRISTI WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL WATCH FESTIVAL — FREE EVENT The Corpus Christi Wine and Food Festival This festival is a celebration of raptor offers a casual and laid-back wine and migration! Bring the whole family out food tasting experience for attendees. to Hazel Bazemore County Park for free Heritage Park is the perfect back drop for activities in the park that coincides with listening to live music and sampling wines peak Broad-winged Hawk fall migration. from vineyards across the state of Texas. QUE BUENO TACO FESTIVAL This street festival celebrates everyone’s KING RANCH, RANCH HAND BREAKFAST love for tacos! The event is filled with taco Enjoy an authentic cowboy breakfast of competitions, music, lifestyle and culture. biscuits and gravy from a chuckwagon at the historic King Ranch! There’s something SURFTOBERFEST — FREE EVENT for the whole family to experience like Celebrate Oktoberfest, Corpus Christi rodeo activities, storytelling, cooking style at Surftoberfest where craft beer demonstrations and live entertainment. Corpus Christi Food Truck Summerfest and surf culture collide. Live music, food and lots of beer! HOT TAMALE FEST — FREE EVENT There’s nothing more puro South Texas TEXAS JAZZ FESTIVAL — FREE EVENT than tamales! The Hot Tamale Festival Jazz may live in NOLA, but for three days in brings all the best tamale-makers together October, it takes a little vacation in Corpus for tamale samplings and Christi at the Texas Jazz Festival. Heritage competitions. Park transforms to a jazz wonderland

Greek Festival with live music, food and vendors!

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS STREET FESTIVAL — FREE EVENT The streets of Downtown Corpus Christi come to LIFE through the colors, music and people at Día De Los Muertos Street Festival! You’ll see sugar skulls everywhere, art vendors lining the streets, music rumbling Merry Days by the Bay

Barefoot Mardi Gras WINTER MERRY DAYS BY THE BAY COASTAL CHRISTIMAS The month-long Merry Days by the Bay is a Come for the sights, sounds and collaboration featuring holiday happenings festive fun at the American Bank Center! nearly every day of the month. Celebrate the Coastal Christimas is the celebration season with holiday-themed events, lots of of the season to enjoy ice skating every shopping and family-friendly fun in Corpus night and immerse yourself in the Christi, Texas! Events are both free and paid. season’s spirit with a grand display of holiday lighting, festive décor and HARBOR LIGHTS FESTIVAL — FREE EVENT live entertainment. This long-standing tradition kicks off the holiday season in Corpus Christi with POLAR BEAR PLUNGE a kid’s parade, a Santa Express and the Start your year off with an exciting lighting of a 66-foot Christmas Tree. experience like jumping in the Corpus Christi Bay! Join in on the Polar Bear FESTIVAL NAVIDEÑO — FREE EVENT Plunge at Fajitaville. First warm up Watch Heritage Park light up at the with a free fun run, then cool off in Instituto de Cultura Hispanica Festival the water afterwards. Free to watch, Navideño! It’s filled with holiday cheer pay to participate. brought by food trucks, vendors, live entertainment, music and pictures with BAREFOOT MARDI GRAS — FREE EVENT Santa. Bring the whole family out to see the If you’ve been dreaming of catching lighting of the Christmas tree in the park. some Mardi Gras beads with the sand between your toes, Padre Island in FOOD TRUCK HOLIDAY FESTIVAL Corpus Christi brings the biggest and Join in for Food Truck Christmas Village best party on the Texas Gulf Coast! in Heritage Park! Bring your family out for This colorful and unique free beach a Christmas Celebration because the food parade followed by a festival of food, trucks are coming to town. Gourmet food family fun and music that only trucks will gather on location offering happens in Corpus Christi. all your food favorites.

30 Visitor Guide FESTIVALS YEAR-ROUND FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK — FREE EVENT ISLAND FARMERS’ MARKET Watch Downtown come alive at Artwalk! — FREE EVENT On the first Friday of every month you’ll The Island Farmers’ Market is the find artists, live music and all things perfect place to stop in after a long creative. Shop for local arts and crafts, summer beach day! Explore tons see art exhibits in galleries, and enjoy of locally made artisan crafts, mouthwatering food and drinks. live music, food and get your produce for the week. HARBOR BRIDGE WALK — FREE EVENT Wake up and lace up for this local morning WEDNESDAY NIGHT REGATTA ritual! View the city like you never have — FREE EVENT before while trekking across the Harbor Get those cameras out! Sailboat Bridge on the Sunday following the first regatta is held every Wednesday Friday of every month. evening on the Corpus Christi Bay; spectators can appreciate the view DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET from the Seawall at the Corpus — FREE EVENT Christi Marina! Every Wednesday at the Art Center of Corpus Christi, expect to find a whole lot of produce, breads, cheese, food trucks, music and art at the Downtown Farmers’ Market!

VisitCorpusChristiTX.org 31 RETAIL THERAPY GO BIG » Nothing feels better than ONE-OF-A-KIND » If brick and mortar finding that perfect dress – except, is more your thing, shop some of the top perhaps, finding the perfect shoes. locally-owned boutiques in the area and Especially if it’s on sale! For a full shopping pick up a unique souvenir from one of experience, make the rounds of 130 brand- several local artisans at Treehouse Art name stores and restaurants at La Palmera Collective, Cathy’s Boutique and Gifts, and the Shops at La Palmera. Shop the Studio C Gallery in Downtown or at new Outlets at Corpus Christi Bay, Bleu Frog Mercantile or Antique Row where you’ll find several top-name in Central Corpus Christi. outlets filled with great deals. GET CENTERED » Stop by Lamar Park OUTDOOR MARKETS » Simply put, Shopping Center for high-end finds at traveling and shopping go hand-in-hand. Julian Gold, Pilar Fashion and Folk Art, Take advantage of the clear skies and bay and Four Chicks in the Park and grab breezes to do a little shopping at one of a decadent dinner with the lobster truffle the many outdoor marketplaces in the mac and cheese at The Post. Head to Coastal Bend. Between the weekly Crossroads Shopping Village for a Corpus Christi Downtown Farmers’ more casual vibe at shops like Benjamin’s Market, the bi-weekly Island Farmers’ Surf and Skate or Jewel’s Clothing Market and Wildflowers Market Days, and Accessories. and the monthly Downtown Art Walk there is no shortage of locally made goodies to bring back home!

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SAIL TOUR CRUISE HARRISON’S LANDING

108 Peoples Street T-Head, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401 361-881-8503 | harrisonslanding.net

on any service $15 minimum purchase required in boutique, SAVE $5 any boat excursion, or restaurant. Excludes alcohol. VisitCorpusChristiTX.org 33 SHOPS MALLS MOORE PLAZA LA PALMERA (CENTRAL) (CENTRAL) 5425 S. Padre Island Dr. 5488 S. Padre Island Dr. SARATOGA TOWN CENTER 361-991-3755 (SOUTHSIDE) lapalmera.com 5626 Saratoga Blvd.

OUTLETS AT CORPUS CHRISTI BAY THE SHOPS AT LA PALMERA (NORTHWEST) (CENTRAL) 500 N. State Highway 77 (I-69E) 4938 S. Staples St. 361-933-1355 361-991-3755 corpuschristioutlets.com shopsatlapalmera.com

SHOPPING CENTERS UNIQUE SHOPPING CROSSROADS SHOPPING VILLAGE ANTIQUE ROW (CENTRAL) (CENTRAL) 5830 McArdle Rd. 4325 S. Alameda St. crossroadsshoppingvillage.net ARCHER SOAPWORKS & APOTHECARY GULFWAY SHOPPING CENTER (CENTRAL) (CENTRAL) 1702 S. Alameda St. 6000 S Padre Island Dr. 361-687-6259 gulfwayshoppingcenter.com archer-soapworks-apothecary.myshopify.com HUNTINGTON SQUARE BLEU FROG (SOUTHSIDE) (CENTRAL) 5513 Saratoga Blvd. 1710 S. Alameda St. LAMAR PARK 361-881-1091 (CENTRAL) bleufrog.com 3850 S. Alameda St. GATHERINGS lamarpark.com (CENTRAL) 3744 S. Alameda St. 361-225-3744

34 Visitor Guide HAMLIN FOUNTAIN AND GIFTS PADRE ISLANDER AND ISLAND SPORTS (CENTRAL) (PADRE ISLAND) 3801 S. Staples St. 14514 S. Padre Island Dr. 361-853-7303 361-949-8800 hamlinfg.com padreislander.net

TREEHOUSE ART COLLECTIVE PALACE BEACHWEAR AND GIFTS (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) (NORTH BEACH) 309 N. Water St. 3017 N. Shoreline Blvd. (Water Street Market) 361-882-7586 361-882-4822 SEA TREASURES WATER STREET MARKET (NORTH BEACH) (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) 2902 E. Surfside Blvd. 309 N. Water St. 361-882-5160 waterstmarketcc.com THIRD COAST BEACH CO (PADRE ISLAND) SOUVENIR SHOPPING 14501 S. Padre Island Dr. 361-949-1151 CATHY’S BOUTIQUE AND GIFTS (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) 108 Peoples St. T-Head 361-881-850, ext. 2 harrisonslanding.net/boutique

OCEAN TREASURES (PADRE ISLAND) 14049 S. Padre Island Dr. 361-949-7558

VisitCorpusChristiTX.org 35 FUN & FREE ART CENTER OF CORPUS CHRISTI DOWNTOWN SEAWALL (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) 100 N. Shoreline Blvd. — 361-884-6406 Along Shoreline Blvd. is an impressive artcentercc.org waterfront wall and promenade. Sightsee, The Art Center of Corpus Christi is home jog, stroll or pick up the pace and rent a to local art in the Coastal Bend. The facility bicycle or scooter to travel along the brings together four pleasures: viewing 1.5 mile Seawall. Enjoy the Corpus Christi art in its seven galleries, shopping in Bay on McGee Beach, rest in one of the the Gift Gallery and local artists’ studios, Miradores del Mar, or take a “Journey dining in the restaurant and of course, the Through Our Solar System” an exhibit creation of wonderful art. The Art Center is along the Downtown Seawall. dedicated to the purpose of promoting an HARBOR BRIDGE awareness and appreciation of local and (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) regional artists. Enjoy free family art time The second tallest bridge in Texas spans on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s. the Port of Corpus Christi and connects North Beach to the downtown area. CORPUS CHRISTI MUNICIPAL MARINA The radiantly lit Harbor Bridge is a (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) spectacle to see and the only one of its 400 N. Shoreline Blvd. — 361-826-3980 kind. With choreographed LED lights, cctexas.com/departments/marina this is a phenomenal nighttime light Called the “T-Heads” and “L-Head” by locals, show brightening the Corpus Christi the nationally recognized marina hosts coastline. See the new Harbor Bridge private yachts, sightseeing boats, water replacement under construction in the sport rentals and waterside restaurants. distance that will be twice as tall. Buy freshly caught shrimp right off the This new bridge will be the tallest boats and enjoy the Sailboat Regatta on point in South Texas and the longest Wednesday evenings. cable stay bridge in the United States.

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K SPACE CONTEMPORARY STUDIO C GALLERY (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) 415D Starr St. — 361-887-6834 100 N. Shoreline Blvd. (Art Center kspacecontemporary.org of Corpus Christi) — 361-881-8325 K Space Contemporary is a forum for An artist–owned gallery featuring Texas creative exchange and experimentation, artists located inside the Art Center of aspiring to educate and build awareness Corpus Christi including fused glass, for innovative art in South Texas often stained glass, paintings, pottery and jewelry. providing a forum for under-represented TEXAS SURF MUSEUM artists whose works are experimental (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) and non-commercial. 309 N. Water St., Ste. A (Water Street Market). OCEAN DRIVE 361-882-2364 (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) texassurfmuseum.org A seven-mile scenic waterfront drive Texas is home to thousands of surfers who lined with stately homes, parks and are just as stoked and dedicated to their walking/biking paths. sport as any Californian or Hawaiian. The PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI Texas Surf Museum, which opened in 2005 (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) in Corpus Christi, explores the history of 402 Harbor Dr. surfing in general and showcases the Lone Star State’s unique place in that history. The fourth largest deep-water port in the United States features the Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center meeting/banquet facility and offers views of the Harbor Bridge and large ships passing through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel.

SELENA MEMORIAL: MIRADOR DE LA FLOR (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) A life-size bronze statue and painted white rose monument dedicated to VOYAGE: A JOURNEY THROUGH honor the late Corpus Christi Tejano OUR SOLAR SYSTEM music singer, Selena Quintanilla. (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) Shoreline Blvd. at Peoples St. T-Head, SOUTH TEXAS MUSIC WALK OF FAME along the Seawall (BAYFRONT/DOWNTOWN) 309 N. Water St. (Water Street Market) A walking tour through our solar system along Shoreline Blvd., this permanent The hand-crafted ceramic stars of the exhibit features a one-to 10 billion scale South Texas Walk of Fame pay a tribute model consisting of stations representing to the music icons who call South Texas planets, asteroids and comets. Visitors can their home. see and feel how far apart the objects are in the solar system and size ratio.

VisitCorpusChristiTX.org 39 HOTELS BAYFRONT & DOWNTOWN HOTELS POOL VIEW DINING WIFI PETS GYM BEST WESTERN CORPUS CHRISTI 300 N. Shoreline Blvd. — (361) 883-5111 BUDGET INN & SUITES 801 S. Shoreline Blvd. — (361) 884-2485 ECONO LODGE INN & SUITES 722 N. Port Ave. — (361) 883-7400 EMERALD BEACH HOTEL 1102 S. Shoreline Blvd. — (361) 883-5731 HARBOR INN BAYFRONT 411 N. Shoreline Blvd. — (361) 884-4815 HOLIDAY INN CORPUS CHRISTI DOWNTOWN MARINA 707 N. Shoreline Blvd. — (361) 882-1700 OMNI CORPUS CHRISTI HOTEL 900 N. Shoreline Blvd. — (361) 887-1600 RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN 309 S. Shoreline Blvd. — (361) 904-0090 V BOUTIQUE HOTEL 701 Water St. - (book via Airbnb.com) CENTRAL HOTELS CANDLEWOOD SUITES 5014 Crosstown Expressway — (361) 853-3413 CATALINA MOTEL 4333 Ocean Dr. — (361) 855-7331 COMFORT SUITES NEAR TAMU-CC 1814 Ennis Joslin Rd. — (361) 991-7100 HOME 2 SUITES – (opening in 2020) 5247 S. Padre Island Dr. LA QUINTA BY WYNDHAM – (opening in 2020) 5921 S. Padre Island Dr. MOTEL 6 CORPUS CHRISTI EAST 8202 S. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 991-8858 WINGATE BY WYNDHAM 7150 S. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 360-5631 MUSTANG & PADRE ISLAND HOTELS ANCHOR RESORT CONDOMINIUMS & MARINA 14300 S. Padre Island Dr. — (800) 544-0300 BEST WESTERN PADRE ISLAND 14050 S. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 949-2300 EL CONSTANTE 14802 Windward Dr. — (361) 949-7008 GULFSTREAM CONDOMINIUMS 14810 Windward Dr. — (361) 949-8061 HAWTHORN SUITES NORTH PADRE ISLAND 15201 Windward Dr. — (361) 949-2400

40 Visitor Guide MUSTANG & PADRE ISLAND HOTELS - CONTINUED POOL VIEW DINING WIFI PETS GYM HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS-NORTH PADRE ISLAND 15209 Windward Dr. — (361) 949-1112 POOL VIEW DINING WIFI PETS GYM ISLAND HOUSE BEACH FRONT HOTEL & CONDOS 15340 Leeward Dr. — (361) 949-8166 LA QUINTA INN & SUITES NORTH PADRE ISLAND 14430 S. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 949-9777 LIVELY BEACH – (opening Summer 2020) 138 Zahn Rd. MAYAN PRINCESS 7477 St. Hwy. 361 — (800) 662-8907 MULTI-RESORTS AT PUENTE VISTA 14300 Aloha unit 125 — (361) 949-7006 PADRE ESCAPES VACATION RENTALS 14945 S. Padre Island Dr. — (888) 316-7182 PALM BAY RENTAL MANAGEMENT 15217 S. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 949-1055 PORT ARANSAS ESCAPES 1900 St. Hwy. 361 — (361) 749-2300 PORT ROYAL OCEAN RESORT 6317 St. Hwy. 361 — (361) 749-5011 SANDPIPER CONDOMINIUMS 6745 Seacomber Dr. — (361) 749-6251 SEAGULL CONDOMINIUMS 6649 Seacomber Dr. — (361) 749-4191 SURFSIDE CONDOS 15005 Windward Dr. — (361) 949-8128 THE RENTAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY 14613 S. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 949-9050 THE SPINNAKER CONDOMINIUMS 14434 East Cabana — (800) 580-9050 WAVES RESORT CORPUS CHRISTI 14353 Commodores Dr. — (361) 589-4220 NORTH BEACH HOTELS DAYS INN CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH 4302 Surfside Blvd. — (361) 400-5444 HOTEL DE VILLE 3500 Surfside Blvd. — (361) 882-3500 KNIGHTS INN CORPUS CHRISTI AT NORTH BEACH 3615 Timon Blvd. — (361) 883-4411 QUALITY INN & SUITES ON THE BEACH 3202 E. Surfside Blvd. — (361) 883-7456 RADISSON HOTEL CORPUS CHRISTI BEACH 3200 E. Surfside Blvd. — (361) 883-9700 SEA SHELL INN MOTEL 202 Kleberg Pl. — (361) 888-5391 VILLA DEL SOL 3938 Surfside Blvd. — (361) 883-9748

VisitCorpusChristiTX.org 41 HOTELS NORTHWEST HOTELS POOL VIEW DINING WIFI PETS GYM BEST WESTERN NORTHWEST CORPUS CHRISTI INN & SUITES 3838 US Hwy. 77 — (361) 241-6363 BEST WESTERN PLUS EXECUTIVE RESIDENCY 3533 McKinzie Rd. — (361) 241-2000 COMFORT SUITES CENTRAL 538 S. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 299-2266 EXECUTIVE INN 6033 Leopard St. — (361) 289-1116 FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES BY MARRIOTT 522 S. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 317-1300 FAIRBRIDGE INN EXPRESS 910 Corn Product Rd. — (361) 452-0504 HAMPTON INN 11233 Interstate 37 — (361) 241-9300 HAMPTON INN & SUITES NAVIGATION 917 N. Navigation Blvd. — (361) 884-4444 HAWTHORN SUITES 1442 S. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 854-3400 HOLIDAY INN & SUITES CORPUS CHRISTI NORTHWEST CALALLEN 13425 Brookhaven Dr. — (361) 242-3330 HOLIDAY INN CORPUS CHRISTI AIRPORT 5549 Leopard St. — (361) 289-5100 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS NAVIGATION 929 N. Navigation Blvd. — (361) 883-2900 HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON 5201 Crosstown Expy. — (800) 916-1392 KNIGHTS INN CORPUS CHRISTI AT NAVIGATION BLVD 901 Navigation Blvd. — (361) 888-8599 LA QUINTA INN & SUITES CORPUS CHRISTI AIRPORT 546 S. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 299-2600 LA QUINTA INN & SUITES NORTHWEST 10446 Interstate 37 — (361) 241-4245 LA QUINTA INN CORPUS CHRISTI NORTH 5155 Interstate 37 — (361) 888-5721 MOTEL 6 CORPUS CHRISTI NORTHWEST 845 Lantana St. — (361) 289-9397 MOTEL 6 | STUDIO 6 6301 Interstate 37 — (361) 826-5100 PLAZA INN 2021 N. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 289-8200 RED ROOF INN & SUITES 3030 Buffalo St. — (361) 888-7663 RODEWAY INN 5224 Interstate 37 — (361) 883-6161 SUPER 8 BY WYNDHAM 902 Navigation Blvd. — (361) 888-8333 SUPER 8 BY WYNDHAM CORPUS CHRISTI NORTHWEST 11217 Interstate 37 — (361) 241-6675 WINDWATER HOTEL 1901 N. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 289-2500 WOODSPRING SUITES 1026 S. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 852-9292

42 Visitor Guide VisitCorpusChristiTX.org 43 HOTELS SOUTHSIDE HOTELS POOL VIEW DINING WIFI PETS GYM ALOFT 5117 Embassy Dr. — (361) 852-0020 BEST WESTERN PARADISE INN 6301 S. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 992-3100 BLUFFS LANDING MARINA & LODGE 4242 Laguna Shores Rd. — (361) 288-2656 CANDLEWOOD SUITES CORPUS CHRISTI SOUTH/NAS 9225 S. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 937-8888 COUNTRY INN & SUITES BY RADISSON 5209 Blanche Moore Dr. — (361) 985-8395 COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT 5133 Flynn Pkwy. — (361) 808-8400 DAYS INN & SUITES CORPUS CHRISTI CENTRAL 3925 S. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 225-2500 EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON 4337 S. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 853-7899 EXECUTIVE RESIDENCY — (opening March 2020) 9307 S. Padre Island Dr. — (800) 528-1234 EXTENDED STAY AMERICA 6218 S. Staples St. — (361) 991-1967 FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES BY MARRIOTT 5217 Blanche Moore Dr. — (361) 985-8393 HAMPTON INN & SUITES 5879 S. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 985-0505

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44 Visitor Guide SOUTHSIDE HOTELS - CONTINUED POOL VIEW DINING WIFI PETS GYM HILTON GARDEN INN CORPUS CHRISTI 6717 S. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 991-8200 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES 5213 Oakhurst Dr. — (361) 857-7772 HYATT PLACE 6773 S. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 985-8888 INTOWN SUITES EXTENDED STAY 5142 Oakhurst Dr. — (361) 851-1200 LA QUINTA INN CORPUS CHRISTI SOUTH 6225 S. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 991-5730 MOTEL 6 | STUDIO 6 5850 Williams Dr. — (361) 906-1500 RED ROOF INN CORPUS CHRISTI SOUTH 6805 S. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 992-9222 RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 5229 Blanche Moore Dr. — (361) 985-1113 SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT 4331 S. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 851-2000 STAYBRIDGE SUITES 5201 Oakhurst Dr. — (361) 857-7766 TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT 6701 S. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 991-2011 TRU BY HILTON 4325 S. Padre Island Dr. — (361) 852-0200

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