Corpus Christi, Texas | Things to Do

We’ve been coming down here for over a decade, so we’re pretty familiar with the area. Here are our favorite local spots and fun things to do in the area. If you find the information in this video helpful, please consider Subscribing to help us reach our goal of 1000 SUBSCRIBERS by the end of the year!! Thanks for watching!
USS Lexington
Definitely worth the visit if you enjoy self guided tours and history.
2914 N Shoreline Blvd
Hours: Open daily 9a-5p
Admission: Adults 18+ $18.95, Seniors 60+ and Youth 13-17 $16.95, Children 4-12 $13.95, Military $14.95
Pier 99
This restaurant is directly outside of the Lexington with an excellent view of The Blue Ghost, especially at night.
2822 N Shoreline Blvd
Hours: Open daily 11a-9p and 10p on Friday and Saturday
Texas State Aquarium
This is absolutely one of the best aquariums I have ever visited. It is very well done, aesthetic and interactive. Although it’s definitely not cheap, I do think it was worth the price. There is truly a lot to see and take your time with if you want. Bring extra cash to feed the flamingos and stingrays! And we parked at the Lexington lot for $5 and then were surprised to learn the Aquarium gave parking tokens at the entrance, so park here if you’re going to the aquarium. Also, buy your tickets in advance online to skip the long entrance queue.
2710 N Shoreline Blvd
Hours Open daily 10a-5p
Admission: Adults 13+ $39.95, Seniors 65+ $37.95, Children 3-12 $29.95, Military and Students $37.95,
Big Daddy’s
This is a little ice cream and snow cone shop right outside the Lexington.
2902 N Shoreline Blvd
Hours: 1p-5p
CASH ONLY
Port Aransas Ferry
619 W Cotter Ave
Hours: 24
Admission: FREE
Fire It Ceramics!
611 S Alister S
Hours: Open daily 10a-7p
Winton’s Candy
601 S Alister St
Hours: Open daily 9a-7p
CASH ONLY
Fin’s Grill & Icehouse
On the water seafood joint. Port A.
420 W Cotter Ave
Hours: Open daily 11a-8p and 9p on Friday and Saturday
Destination Beach & Surf
Best souvenir shop in Port A.
516 S Alister S
Hours: Open daily 8a-10p
Moby Dick’s Restaurant
We love this bar. I don’t think we’ve ever come down to Port A without visiting. Their “zombie hut” tiki bar is awesome and their drinks are fun. We always sit at the bar and order some oysters and shrimp and try a few cool drinks. Their gift shop and restaurant decor is also pretty great. Don’t skip this bar if you’re looking for a good tiki drink, but they close early!
517 S Alister St
Hours: Open 11a-9p Tuesday-Saturday
Desserted Island Ice Cream
They prefer Cash Only.
100 E White Ave
Hours: Open daily 10a-10:30p
Hester’s Cafe & Bakery
Best breakfast spot.
1714 S Alameda St
Hours: Open daily 7a-3p. CLOSED on Sunday
Ocean Treasures
Our favorite souvenir shop.
14049 S Padre Island Dr
Hours: Open daily 9a-9p and 10p on Friday and Saturday
Corpus Christi Trade Center
2833 S Padre Island Dr
Hours: 10a-7p Friday-Sunday
Whataburger - On the Bay
121 N Shoreline Blvd
Hours: 24 of course!
Selena
Mirador de la Flor
600 N Shoreline Blvd
Gravesite. Selena’s final resting place is located at the Seaside Memorial Park Cemetery.
4357 Ocean Dr
Selena Museum / Q Productions
No video filming is allowed.
5410 Leopard St
Hours: 10a-4p Monday-Friday
Admission: $5
The Art Museum of South Texas
I would not consider this a ‘must see’ attraction of Corpus by any means, but its air conditioned with plenty of water stations, seating areas, wifi, and clean bathrooms, so I would definitely consider it a cool way to beat the heat on a hot summer day. Especially, if you can score a coupon. We found Groupons that were 2 for 1 so make sure you look before paying full price.
1902 N Shoreline Blvd
Hours: 10a-5p Tuesday-Saturday and 1p-5p on Sunday
Snoopy’s Pier
On the water seafood joint. Padre Island.
13313 S Padre Island Dr
Hours: Open Daily 11a-10p
Fishing
If you don’t have an annual license to fish in Texas, you will need to purchase a one-day all water fishing license permit. You can get these at any HEB Grocery, Academy, Walmart and most Stripes Gas Stations by the ocean. It is $11 for Texas residents and $16 for non residents. You can find a location near you at: tpwd.texas.gov...
We like to get our live bait from Clem’s Marina. It was $10.50 for a pint of live shrimp or $20 for a quart. You can fish right off their private pier for $3 per person, $1 per rod. If you’re new to fishing they can help set you up with rental rods. They sell everything you need to get started. We got our first live bait bucket and aerator from them many years ago so we keep coming back.
13304 S Padre Island Dr #5909
Hours: Open Daily 5a-11p and 12p on Saturday’s and Sunday’s.

[@Julietothemoon]

Wow! I never knew there was so much to do in Corpus!!

[@Castaways_Travel]

We actually get that a lot when we say we’re going down for a weekend. “What’s there to do over there?” A lot actually! We can always think of enough to pack a weekend full of fun stuff to do in Corpus.