Corpus Christi Texas Travel Guide

In this Corpus Christi travel guide we start out downtown along the waterfront then head over to Padre Island. We also explore the USS Lexington and the area where the museum is. Corpus Christi is along the gulf coast of Texas also known as the third coast.
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[@Tkdofn]

Lived there for 12 years Love the weather Great seafood Port A was awesome Very beautiful place

[@user-lf2yi1bx1v]

Sorry may I ask u a question? are u living in Corpus Christi? I’m about to go there to work on June I wonder about the hurricane and how save it is cause someone say it kinda dangerous Thanks in advance

[@texastravelers210]

CC is a pretty laid back place. I love going there when the water gets warmer . The jelly fish is no fun . The downtown area could do better in terms of entertainment. There's a lack of ideas from city management. I personally think this city has so much potential to be a tourist magnet .

[@shegathers6120]

I agree! They need some major construction done in the area, better ways to handle the traffic too. A lot of the residents are unhappy about living there right now which is understandable considering they are there 24/7 unlike many who just come for the visit.

[@texastravelers210]

@@shegathers6120 you're right . Start with a mall or outlet center close to downtown , maybe update the exterior of some downtown buildings, amusement park, just like more of everything. CC could expend more it has so much space . The city also needs to invest a lot in infrastructure.

[@usarules1230]

We had a amusement park it went out of business within 2 years lol the bank bought it back tried again and now they are bulldozing it

[@texastravelers210]

@@usarules1230 in order to get it all running the city needs to grow from residents to businesses.

[@devenrivera5842]

I lived in Corpus all my life for the past 20 years and Couldn’t agree with you more. It is really laid back and it’s all we ever do. It can be a real tourist spot but city management is always focused on useless ideas like putting neon lights and rebuilding the harbor bridge. For natives like myself, I knew I wasn’t going to find my full potential there so I left and I don’t regret it. It is a beautiful place for a vacation but it really has potential to be an extreme tourist attraction.

[@juliebradford2999]

I just got back from Corpus Christ! 4 days ago! Beautiful place! THANKS.

[@armandomendez1942]

Just a heads up from a local. North Beach is not the best beach, it’s actually one of the lower class ones in CC. The Gulf of Mexico is not Downtown, that’s Corpus Christi Bay. The Gulf stops at Laguna on the Eastern end of the city when you hit the causeway to the Island. The best beaches in the city are Malique, Mustang, New Portpass, JP, Whitecap, Bob, Big Shell and PINS.

[@WlSD0M]

Thanks for the tips. Any beaches you recommend for surfing?

[@caseyhoyt7353]

Hi there, my fiance and I are looking at getting married at a beach in Corpus Christi - which would you recommend? Thanks bunches!

[@dirtlegchaser2424]

@@caseyhoyt7353 unless you want piles of trash in the background id go somewhere else. its nasty. fishing line, bottles, bags, diapers, flip flops,glass and whatever else are everywhere. its bad

[@pradawrist]

whitecap is awesome, a lot of people tho

[@SalfordAmmies84]

All the beaches are bad in corpus.

[@mirandarangel2914]

Lol this is where I was born and raised, my entire life, this was it.. I live in Hawaii now but Corpus is my home

[@christina.lynn97]

As a Corpus Christi, Texas native, I love that city with my whole heart! I’m glad it’s been growing ever since I had moved away, but I just wish the city management would have better and more creative ideas to make it more of a tourist town and had actually listened to the people living there! Like add an amusement park, do major construction & better handle the traffic, revamp the sunrise mall that I heard was apparently closed down! Whatever the residents that’s are not very happy there want!

[@DailySaxs]

Sunrise mall is gone now every thing is closed in there even the cheap movies place is gone too

[@sanketyadav1857]

Is there any mall there?

[@FourOf92000]

La Palmera, just down the road, is a nice place actually (for people who like malls anyhow-I really don't)

[@smplfi9859]

you don't want to rely too much on toursim. Tourist spaces lead to price increase and airbnb buyups. not worth it imo. Maybe they don't want to be Austin?

[@user-km5kj8xh1x]

I was debating moving there, from New Orleans, yeah that would be perfect if they had an amusement park, i just want to move somewhere safe with my wife and kids .. and to prosper

[@shegathers6120]

We just got back from Corpus! Living on the west coast and never ever being able to endure the ocean temperatures here, I was shocked that the water was 80 degrees both days we were there! If anyone is there, we had Fish & Chips, (Mahi Mahi), at an incredible place, *Snoopy’s Pier* I highly recommend them, spendy but worth every bite! Also, the Shark shop in the video has incredible souvenirs! The only downside of the trip was the huge congestion and the roads really could use a fresh pave 🤣

[@chippychompy6324]

The roads look rough with potholes LMAO

[@jiselleflores2250]

I’m a New subscriber and it’s great to see my hometown on a KZbin channel. We’ve got so much more to offer like concerts at Brewster street, authentic Mexican cuisine, and great fishing spots, we also support our baseball team the Hooks! Glad you made it out! I hope you had a great time down here and you’re always welcome to come back! Our roads are a little bit of a hassle but us locals always seem to get by somehow🤷‍♀️😂 haha. We always have naval air shows every year here, and fun fact the USS Lexington turns into a haunted house for Halloween!

[@theyteachlies8991]

Trust me! Corpus Christi is overrated

[@shegathers6120]

@@theyteachlies8991 I could see that, so are the beach towns in Oregon. It’s the small ones that no one knows about that are worth the trip every time!

[@theyteachlies8991]

@@shegathers6120 right on

[@artisaprimus6306]

I've been to lots of places in the US. Corpus Christi, North Padre island is one of my favorites places.

[@thomas45081]

Great video ... I love Corpus, but live in Dallas ... visit when I can. Folks are so friendly down there too, and just that laid back beach and town atmosphere!

[@patriot1182]

Nice! Yes i want to visit! Great video! Thanks!

[@AngelOnTheRocks]

I miss Corpus so much, my family used to vacation there when I was young. I just impulsively planned a trip for this weekend to drive there and this video helped me mapped some sites to see while we visit. Thank youu🫶🏻

[@neylunanavarro1015]

I just read the book to Selena with love, and I read a lot about this city I wish one day I go there.

[@deanmohamed795]

Great video 👍🏻 This place looks amazing, peaceful, close to the beach and suitable for family either for vacation or retirement 🌊🌴😁👌🏻🇺🇸

[@BIGGxDAWG210]

Love how spent 2 seconds talking about Selena, killed almost 30 years ago and till this day she's loved and remembered.

[@estebancardona5602]

Corpus Christi = Selena ❤️

[@freddymclain]

and Walter Furley.

[@hummingbirdg7361]

We just got back from Corpus Christi ♥️ We had fun too beautiful 😍

[@bekit7131]

This is an excellent video. I had no idea about how windy 🌬 it is or about the aircraft carrier tour, kite surfing & how it’s one of the oldest cities. Very amazing video of 🏝 beach & the sky.

[@savagekingtexas_3990]

I live in Corpus and I approve

[@evanproctor4824]

You're tripping this place is crime ridden trash i can vouch

[@jm-xg7lm]

@@evanproctor4824 the lighthouse apartments, are they considered to be in the undesirable areas?

[@jm-xg7lm]

Are the lighthouse apartments are in an undesirable area?

[@jamesdempsey8811]

The battleship there is cool and the Aquarium is excellent.

[@user-us6ce7me8k]

Impressive! I had no idea this place had so much to offer 💙

[@jiselleflores2250]

We also got a water park, concerts at our Brewster street and great Mexican food!

[@ricliu4538]

love corpus....fun place to visit

[@welsgmvlogs]

wow! this place is awesome

[@davehedgehog4391]

I'm from Scotland, but travelled to Corpus Christi to work on a vessel about three years back. I really liked the look of the place but unfortunately didn't get to see much, would like to come back some day for a holiday. Great video mate.

[@DakotaofRaptors]

Nice! We had a teacher from Ireland during my Middle School years.

[@RichardFStripeRendezvous]

Definitely go camping on Padre Island. We've camped out the back my pickup twice, on the unimproved campgrounds part of the beach, about 6 miles down. It's one of the cleanest beaches I've ever been to, and it's as close as you can get to a private beach without paying much for it. Campers are so spread out that if you pick the right spot, you won't see a single other human in either direction. We've woken up with all kinds of animal tracks circling the truck, so you gotta be careful at night. Lots of ghost crabs as well.

[@RichardFStripeRendezvous]

Also, don't go past the five mile marker unless you have 4 wheel drive. It gets pretty sketchy after that.

[@KingwolfKingwolf]

I live in Corpus Christi and i love it a lot

[@shayrobinson7036]

Hi is this a flood or Hurricane city?

[@ZookIsStoned]

@@shayrobinson7036both

[@suzegiljer3206]

Great job thank you real nice area.

[@jimmyjones870]

It looks so beautiful

[@smithterrance459]

Reminds me of Florida with palmtrees 😍❤🥰🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴

[@rickywalker3154]

I visited here several years ago and enjoyed my stay there.

[@georgehuber7701]

Great Video! Very informative. Been to CC once. It's beautiful.

[@irismarquez2481]

Soy de Honduras y vive en El año 2004 muy bonito y tranquilo ay paz ayi DIOS BENDIGA CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS

[@drakewatkins2624]

This place gives off major Florida vibes

[@Sleepinginschoolofc]

I live there and it’s so beautiful! That’s all I know.

[@rockinroy]

fantastic job in the making of this video and the video itself. thumbs up!

[@rezylazzir2.020]

I would recommend anyone visiting to stop at Mesquite Street Pizza and Pasta Co. They have the best pizza and drinks around. Plus up stairs there is a comedy club. Thank me later

[@gayanealsobrook8473]

Thank you for tips!

[@orgith54]

@@gayanealsobrook8473 rob Schneider is going to mesquite next month

[@gayanealsobrook8473]

@@orgith54 ohhh nice to be there the same time. Thank you!🤗

[@rodman1163]

I personally love Corpus Christi Texas. I love the fishing and beach. I love how it is more slow pace and laid back. "Island time". I don't live there but I've been there plenty of times. Thinking about relocating but then I hear so much negative about the city. I know the basic spots to avoid and I know that the Southside of CC is the ideal place to live in the city but idk.. That being said, every city has its pros and cons

[@reginaldhall4509]

What were just one of those negative things? If you don't mind

[@jm-xg7lm]

Wondering if the lighthouse apartments are in the bad part?

[@thedudeabides3930]

Hey Island Hopper man, I've been following you since you were on the Big Island and was committed to moving there from the South Bay (L.A.), but then Covid hit, etc. and I decided to stay put. Nice to see you still out there, you make really fine videos man and you know how to eat. I have this feeling I might meet you sometime. Seems like you left Hawaii long ago. I think you already visited Redondo or some of the other Beach Cities, but if you're around it would be a good subject for ya.

[@paradigm-wx6bn]

1965(!)... That was my first visit to Corpus(!)...battered old schoolbus and ratty aging ferry crossing over to Padre Island(*)... Wow!!! Nothing like that now!!!

[@shamlove0]

Nice video Jeff food looks good.

[@tanguman2]

Thanks for putting a nice little paint job on my city I grew up and live in. Great place to visit but living here is ANOTHER story

[@zachlane4079]

What did you not like about living there if you don’t mind me asking?

[@tanguman2]

@@zachlane4079 i live here and our inept city council who decide to use millions on pet projects that could have gone to infrastructure. constant road work despite not finishing one before starting another

[@docwho10th88]

@@zachlane4079 This guy has OBVIOUSLY not traveled that much and can't see past the comfort of his couch. Compared to New York city and Los Angeles, Corpus Christi just for the cost of living is unmatchable! You can buy 2 homes here for the price of 1 in both NY and LA! I have friends that have retired here from both cities and their nest eggs have gone a lot farther in living in a home instead of living in a $3000 a month tiny apartment. People complain about simple things that are laughable like roads??..but they never see the other side when it comes to their wallet and how far a person's money can go..they just take it for granted or are just totally ignorant. I would love for that guy to visit NY and live there a month. ha ha.. He would be in for some serious sticker shock and in for a very very very rude awakening! LOVE YOUR VIDEOS BTW! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

[@kimwatts6705]

Absolutely RIGHT!!! I lived there for 7 years when my now ex-husband was in the Navy. I'm sure it's fine for a visit but I NEVER want to live there again. The BEST thing Corpus has going for it is Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. I don't even recognize it from when I was there some 25 years ago. I received my Bachelors degree and Masters degree at this university, and the faculty was FANTASTIC!!!!!

[@LASMONN]

Wow i never knew this city even existed i’d like to visit one day

[@gcrlucena41]

I discovered this city when I saw the movie Selena, and I want to visit this city

[@andrewjonesband]

Corpus is a great city! Robert Earl Keen wrote a cool song about it too.

[@Sassamous]

Lived there for almost 30 years. Beyond cactus in the sand dunes there are also rattle snakes.

[@ShockShorts]

Corpus is like a mini Chicago except for the rich people who don’t have to deal with gunshots every night

[@dalpz205]

Lol. We have a couple areas where we can enjoy nightly gunshots. I would not recommend for tourists tho.

[@stoneyvanwie6042]

That Corpus Christi bay ! The gulf of Mexico is way across that bay.

[@usarules1230]

Our history teacher was just put in a book for hurricane and it actually hit Rockport which was supposed to be what corpus is today but it pushed so much sand in they couldn’t make the harbor for ships anymore

[@jasmineshah7509]

If you're looking for a great seafood/meats restaurant then definitely visit U&I on Water st. They are a Corpus Christi treasure.

[@samihmina6388]

They should have named Corpus Christi "The Windy City" instead of Chicago.

[@JEdwardBanasikJr]

Ha ha. I may be mistaken but I understand that Chicago supposedly got the name "Windy City" because of overhyping stuff not the actual wind.

[@YAHYA-fc4yd]

@@JEdwardBanasikJr because of the shady politicians 😭

[@survivorofsacrifice7294]

Wooooow I love this place ,my wish I can work there 🙏 And very nice view very Amazing place 😍Hi I'm your new subscriber.

[@watchme361tv6]

CORPUS CHRISTI HAS LOTS OF OFFENDERS BEWARE kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6nOoKumrsqdq80

[@mcalex4796]

Selena’s Home 😍

[@bulldod23]

Cool 😎

[@MundoGlufico]

The city of Selena .

[@freddymclain]

and Walter Furley.

[@Gracielagarcia516]

Yeah I live in Corpus Christi

[@SamiTheBarefootRamble]

Next time you’re down try Harrison’s Landing or even Snoopys for some local restaurants instead of corporate.

[@aurther_morgan]

So much started here in corpus Selena whataburger and a bunch of stuff a small unoticed town

[@roboppi6368]

What's the background song you used? It's so relaxing.

[@sandragutierrez3667]

Have you ever done one of these videos of Rockport, Aransas Pass or Port Aransas?

[@TheAlonsoBros]

SELENA ❤️❤️❤️ forever the Queen

[@lauraquigley1548]

1) credit to the Selena memorial:Buddy Tatum. 2)moved to California from CC in 1990…I will never leave California but have a truly soft spot for in my heart for CC. 3). How is it with 300,000 people, you would know everyone when you would hit the clubs

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

Welcome to the Gulf Coast Capital.Located on the South Texas Gulf Coast, Corpust Christi offers popular attractions, outdoor, experiences, a variety of hotels , cultural venues, shopping, fresh, local seafood, and best all- Soth Texas Hospitality.

[@Tomas-tv2eg]

Muito legal

[@yonkey69]

Can’t forget car meets on Saturday night

[@DailySaxs]

North beach is the okay beach most people who live here go to mustang beach but u have to have a perment to get on the beach but worth it if u do live here cuz the beach is bigger and u can drive on it

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

All the prices seemed very reasonable. I like that

[@patrickmoore3672]

North Beach is not considered the best beach in Corpus. Locals head to the island

[@alyssaalyssa4138]

Yeah, I've been to North Beach only once because most of the time we go to the island

[@everthingchannel6494]

@@alyssaalyssa4138 it’s way better there

[@ToothBooth]

He meant it’s the best beach to buy drugs

[@patrickmoore3672]

@@ToothBooth Ah, well in that case, I would agree.

[@dirtlegchaser2424]

@@ToothBooth hahaha yea its all a turd hole. garbag everywhere and it doesnt seem to phase anyone.

[@jjamesjr87]

I live here in Corpus. North Beach is the "Tourist" Beach. And you arent swimming in the Gulf. That is Corpus Christi Bay. Later in your video you went to the island. THATS the real Tourist destination. Other than the Main attractions you recorded, there is really not much else going on here.

[@texastravelers210]

You can't expect everyone from out of town having this kind of knowledge like you have. If someone says it's the Gulf so be it lol. It's connected to the Gulf right ? Enjoy life my friend.

[@robertstout260]

There are plenty of things to do ,museums,botonical gardens ,fishing offshore ,inshore on jetties or beach or bays,Whataburger field baseball,plenty of bars if that is what one likes,any type of water sport,waterpark close to downtown,yes it lacks some of the entertainment of say Houston,San Antonio,or DFW but people usually dont go to that area for that anyway.

[@virgoqueen76]

@@texastravelers210 that’s true, but when a local tells you the real deal, you should probably listen. I will take a local‘s word over a tourist any day of the week

[@virgoqueen76]

I live here too but I think there is TONS to do here if you really look!

[@ShockShorts]

@@robertstout260 stay there for a while you’ll want to leave after a week corpus is such a small town and do not go downtown at nighttime unless u want to get robbed or shot bc ur wearing the wrong color wouldn’t recommend wearing the color red around downtown area

[@speedfiend925]

2 Questions: Is North Beach the same as North Padre Island Beach? I had heard from a friend that North Padre Island that Jellyfish are almost nonexistent when compared to South Padre Island Beach. Does that sound right?

[@dopedickinsonbb8359]

I stay in cc n love it.. 361%

[@travisgoodman2132]

I wish Mom and Dad could take me,Mitchell and Gabrielle to Corpus Christi for a vacation in summer of 2024 to stay at a hotel in Corpus Christi for eight days.

[@freddymclain]

stay in Rockport or Port Aransas....safer, nicer.

[@jvee6683]

U left out the Island sign sir other than that love the video 😀👍

[@katebyrne9427]

My boats in this video 😂

[@tanguman2]

Fyi we are NOT the Hometown of Selena, we were her home from her early teens to her death, they had planned to move to san antonio the following year before she passed for bigger and better things.

[@rahulbasu1681]

Is it a good place to visit in the year end (after 25th December) or it's too cold to enjoy the beach?

[@shadow71188]

I’ve lived here my whole life… sometimes it’s chilly and sometimes it’s hot in December The weather is so weird here

[@rahulbasu1681]

Thanks for your reply@@shadow71188

[@user-lf2yi1bx1v]

@@shadow71188 Sorry may I ask u a question? are u living in Corpus Christi? I’m about to go there to work on June I wonder about the hurricane and how save it is cause someone say it kinda dangerous Thanks in advance

[@captainredbeard7888]

Considering moving here from Albuquerque, NM. I’ve only ever been to San Antonio, Houston, and El Paso, Texas. I have a crazy weird passion for the beach and sea food too. Would this be a solid spot to reside for a few years?

[@DakotaofRaptors]

If you have the budget, you can move to the South East side of Corpus - near the Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve. Beautiful neighborhoods, almost surreal.

[@eriksmith2005]

Move to Portland on the other side of the bridge. No traffic low crime and everything you need within driving distance for sure. Don't tell to many people it's a nice secret 🤫

[@captainredbeard7888]

@@eriksmith2005 awesome!! I appreciate you 😎

[@jm-xg7lm]

@@DakotaofRaptors are the lighthouse apartments are in an undesirable area?

[@dietitianlovesjesus6968]

@@eriksmith2005 I live in Portland and it sucks!! Are you being sarcastic??

[@LUCKY4000]

LOVELY

[@cheayunju]

better whataburgs just outside East SA in the new shopping development. West is full, but East keep coming

[@melissarachal2549]

My mom is from Corpus Christi

[@jessebonilla7253]

Hey brother! What do you do for a living to afford visiting all these places?

[@ShockShorts]

Corpus isn’t expensive

[@ShockShorts]

I live here there’s no stores where he’s at just a Joe’s Crab Shack and a Landry’s you don’t have to spend money on anything you’re just walking aroun

[@MariaReyes-rw2ye]

MY BIRTHPLACE,I MISS IT,THE BODY OF CHRIST,IN LATIN. Downtown needs to grow more buildings,restaurants.

[@markchris2735]

Naww my niqqa show them hoods!!

[@ianvigil1466]

What are the good steak joints in corpus

[@chippychompy6324]

You forgot horse back riding on the beach, I saw it on someone else's video🙃

[@michaelwilt2999]

I don't see the road construction and the potholes....

[@sader201ueu]

Lovey

[@everthingchannel6494]

Hey I live there

[@giselsegovia3783]

SELENA 😍😍😍😍💜💜💜💜💜

[@user-yx5yu1sj8m]

I visit 2012

[@virgoqueen76]

Also, where else in the country have you eaten at a Whataburger?!?!

[@MK-vc7uf]

252 what's that sign?

[@lauraheidorn4767]

I wish I could go but it looks like it’s nothing but a dream for me. I can look at videos and pretend I’m there. Cause everything I wanna do my bf doesn’t wanna do and he just wants to go to a certain place and I’m tired of it. I’ve been depressed cause I love to travel and I want to go to places I haven’t been and see things I haven’t seen but all he wants to do is stay in our area.

[@DakotaofRaptors]

Corpus has its ups and downs

[@pigskinpoetry]

I laughed when I saw you chose Landry's to eat. If you're choosing sea food in Corpus, Landry's would be at the bottom of my list. The top? Water Street.

[@keithcarlson7267]

Love Water St Oyster and Sushi!! The stuffed bacon wrapped shrimp and the jalapeno popper roll!!

[@ross7499]

Are there job opportunities there? I currently work for town maintenance and love doing it for a good community. I do sanitation, snow removal, tree work, etc...anyone with advise would help me greatly as I am on yhe verge of divorce...I may have to move very soon 😔 I just liked this town for some reason

[@karimelmoutawakil7295]

It was actually discovered by Native Americans.

[@jonathanglzplz894]

Españoles

[@karimelmoutawakil7295]

@jonathanglzplz894 You are wrong dude. Go read some history books.

[@DesertDrifter]

Jeff. Question-Phoenix or corpus christi? What would you prefer.

[@soydamo]

🌹 SELENALAND 🌹 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@07ikkin]

Can anyone tell me if Corpus Christi is worth a 6 hour drive?

[@anthonysolis4163]

It's definitely one of the more underrated Texas cities and it's still up and coming! I'd say yes

[@ivonemaria4982]

Ainda bem que tu você falou de Selena

[@888ssss]

the overblown property prices have spelled the end to this city.

[@rossvesci1706]

What's up jeff