Location: Corpus Christi
Top Things to do in Corpus Christi
What to do and see in Corpus Christi, Texas (TX): The Best Things to do
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. 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.
2. USS Lexington Museum on the Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,355 reviews
Visitors can tour the longest serving Essex Class aircraft carrier of World War II. The 16-deck "Blue Ghost" displays military artifacts and more than 20 aircraft. See all five tour routes, 3-D mega theater, Lockdown on the LEX Escape Rooms, mess deck eatery and flight simulator. National Historic Landmark located on North Beach. Elevator from the hangar deck to the flight deck. Welcome aboard! Labor Day - Memorial Day 9am - 5pm Memorial Day - Labor Day & Spring Break 9am - 6pm See admission at https://usslexington.com/visit/hours-admission/
Reviewed By Swiss-Tony64 - Stroud, United Kingdom
What an excellent exhibit the USS Lexington is, helping to understand the challenges of life on board through the ships history We spent 6 hours on board following each of the deck tours and watching the films - we could of spent even longer The cost of visiting this ship has to be one of the best bargains around
3. 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.
4. Selena Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 287 reviews
Reviewed By lalore48
Me & my family went to visit the Selena's museum and i loved it was like going down memory lane the red car she had is there so was her sister Suzie and the bus "Big Bertha" i really enjoyed it.
5. Whataburger Field
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 294 reviews
Reviewed By redheadedgypsies - Corpus Christi, United States
Beautiful gulf breeze. Great baseball, all makes great evening. PRICES are a bit steep for the area. Hooks game tickets reasonable. Nice sports night for the area. Family oriented.
6. Corpus Christi Harbor Bridge
7. Whitecap Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By JoDeeE77 - Reardan, United States
Loved being able to drive for miles on the beach! The sand is so soft when you walk in it! Love it! All the little birds digging for clams in the surf are fun to watch and it’s neat to see what the fishermen get too!
8. Corpus Christi Downtown Seawall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By CityCamping101 - Midland, United States
Went to eat at Landry’s and the sea wall and harbor area was an added plus to see, was a unique place with Corpus Christi in the background
9. Texas State Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,480 reviews
Discover the amazing underwater world of the Texas State Aquarium! Thousands of animals representing over 500 different species are ready to enchant, entertain, and inspire you. Conveniently located on North Beach, the Texas State Aquarium is just minutes from Corpus Christi's downtown district, convention center complex, and museums. Every visit to the Texas State Aquarium is a new and exciting discovery of animals that remind us all of our responsibility to those whose world we share. The Aquarium is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The Aquarium's mission is to engage people with animals, inspire appreciation for our seas, and support wildlife conservation.
Reviewed By John_MT5486MW - Corpus Christi, United States
Yes, they have a petting tank that delights young children, but they have so much more. Exotic birds free flying in a special exhibit which is huge; large sharks and stingrays swimming leisurely in special tanks; thousands of beautiful fish swimming in a Gulf of Mexico Oil rig structure. I’m a scuba diver and this exhibit accurately reflects what a diver sees on such a structure. In addition, the Texas State Aquarium is loaded with excellent learning exhibit for the entire family to enjoy. The Aquarium is really a gem, and it is huge. You will spend several hours here, or you can spend days here as well. There is so much to see and do at this facility. Enjoy.
10. Bob Hall Pier
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 316 reviews
Pier that is open to the public 24 hours a day for fishing
Reviewed By 24richardy
Recently hurricane Hanna broke the end off this historic pier????. I grew up surfing and hanging out here..hopefully they can stabilize everything and just reopen with the T at the end????
