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 Good for Big Groups
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. Michael J. Ellis Beach & Seawall
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By gypsygirl425 - Horseshoe Bay, United States
We are lucky to be renting an Airbnb right across the street from the Michael J Ellis beach and it is absolutely beautiful! The sand is fine and the beach is really clean! There is a lot of different types of birds at the beach as well. There are miles of sand, two piers and a restaurant along the beach. It is a great place to hang out!
3. 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!
4. 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.
5. 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
6. Cole Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
City park that is a favorite of birdwatchers; home to egrets, herons, terns and other species.
Reviewed By beachboywantabe - Corpus Christi, United States
Since I live less than 3 blocks away, I ride my bike here several times a week. Locals really don't consider this as part of Cole Park, and refer to it as Oleander Point. First of all, there is a beautiful sculpture called "Wind Dancer", which was installed in Octobers 2013. A perfect location for this sculpture because Oleander Point is a premier location for windsurfing & kite surfing. There is plenty of parking. Beautiful views of downtown Corpus Christi.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Harbor Playhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By howdy12345
I just saw this musical at the Playhouse. Oh my gosh-fantastic. The lead actors/actresses were so delightful. The singing, costumes, backdrops, were all very well done. The kids were so cute and added such an element of storytelling. this production had a very large cast and made the stage come alive. Some parts were haunting and sort of dark, so little kids might not like this-plus the humor would be over their heads. Don't miss this production if you like community theater. the tickets are reasonable, parking is adequate. I only have two concerns to share: Wonem's restroom has too few stalls, so at intermission-run don't walk. Since the price of tickets is reasonable, the concession seems a little high. Eat before you come, so you can enjoy a drink(they have some mixed concoctions) or two without breaking the bank.
