Location: Corpus Christi
Top Things to do in Corpus Christi
The 7 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Corpus Christi, Texas (TX)
Corpus Christi possesses all of the main ingredients of an ideal weekend getaway: the sun, the sea, the sights, plus exhilarating and engaging activities the whole family can enjoy. Spend the day on the beach soaking up the sun or wind surfing, the breezy city's favorite pastime. Visit the massive Texas State Aquarium with its new Dolphin Bay, a protected habitat for dolphins unable to survive in open water. Take a tour of The USS Lexington, one of the most famous aircraft carriers in U.S. naval history. Stroll through fabulous flora and fauna at the Botanical Gardens. At the Museum of Science and History, check out the recreated Pinta and Santa Maria, two of the ships Columbus used to sail to the new world. At night, enjoy a succulent seafood dinner at any number of fine restaurants, then head to the historic Harbor Playhouse for delightfully original community theater and a true taste of what Corpus Christi is all about.
Restaurants in Corpus Christi
1. Horses On The Beach: Corpus Christi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 564 reviews
Reviewed By RichardD855 - Houston, United States
me and my daughters visited lat week , had a great ride with very friendly staff , staff was very patient and ride was very scenic on the beach , price reasonable and also had a small petting zoo , my kids loved the ride and zoo
2. 11th Hour Escape
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 95 reviews
At 11th Hour Escape, groups are "locked" in a themed room and must find clues and solve puzzles in an attempt to escape within 1 hour. Great for family, friends, visitors to Corpus, parties, and corporate team-building! It'll be the best hour of your week!
Reviewed By BeeKay537
While on vacation to Rockport our family wanted to beat the heat and found 11th Hour Escape Room and planned a last minute activity and had an absolute blast! This was all 7 (ages 55 to 15) of us’s first time in an escape room, we didn’t make it out of the CSI room but we were really close! Excellent game host/owner will definitely do again!
3. Padre Island National Seashore
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,859 reviews
A 15-minute drive from downtown Corpus Christi transports you to this magnificent 70-mile stretch of white sand beach, scenic dunes and warm ocean water, offering ideal conditions for swimming, fishing, beach-combing, windsurfing, camping, bird-watching and viewing wildlife.
Reviewed By M8870IWjasonr
A fantastic national asset. Best enjoyed though with a capable 4x4 vehicle. Tourist crowd the first 5 miles of beach while the real beauty exists South of the 20 mile marker. Ask some locals before taking off down the beach, it does have it's risks. For those adventurous types a trip 60 miles south to the Mansfield jetty is worth the trip.
4. Malaquite Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 481 reviews
This beach on Padre Island is a great camping and beach-going spot.
Reviewed By katv55
Malaquite Beach is a jewel along the Texas Gulf coast as part of the Padre Island National Seashore. With the adjacent NPS Visitor Center and its showers, restrooms, interpretive programs, and gift shop, this vehicle-free stretch of beach is the perfect for a day’s outing year round. Visitors are in for a treat from May to September when the hatching and releasing of baby sea turtles occur.
5. Texas Sealife Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
The Texas Sealife Center is an up and coming nonprofit organization that is located on North Padre Island and is dedicated to the rescue, release and rehabilitation of sea turtles and other coastal and aquatic wildlife in the Coastal Bend region. Our team of professionals and volunteers at the Texas Sealife Center is committed to educating the community and visitors about sea turtles and their environment to ensure their future survival. Tours of our facility are offered Wednesday through Sunday for $7 per person.
Reviewed By Lindyfrsa - San Antonio, United States
My teenage daughter & I took a tour. We enjoyed seeing the variety of rescued animals. My daughter was disappointed that she wasnt allowed to hold an animal. We did get to touch the milk snake, monitor, tortoise & possum. Our tour guide was friendly and informative. Would recommend to anyone who likes animals.
6. Texas Surf Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By EFW2014 - Woolwich, United States
Address is the “back” door, either walk through the restaurant or walk around the block to access the right door. Super free museum, donation box’s inside. The history is amazing and they did a nice job of laying it out. A must do even if you have no interest in surfing.
7. Antique Row
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