Looking for the best hotels in Corpus Christi? Corpus Christi has all the perks of a small Texan town — killer BBQ and southern hospitality — and it’s location on the Gulf of Mexico, its picturesque marina and large downtown make it worthy of a visit. In Corpus Christi, there are miles of beaches, bountiful things to see and do, and the margaritas are always within reach. Forget 5 o’clock…it’s always beach time in Corpus Christi. Located in the South Texas Gulf Coast, Corpus Christi offers popular tourist attractions, a variety of hotels, cultural venues, great beaches, shopping and dining options and best of all— South Texas hospitality. Plan a trip now and bring your camera because memories are made here. Visit the best beaches in Texas!
Corpus Christi Weather (Best Time to Go)
The best time to visit Corpus Christi is from September to February. Corpus Christi weather is mainly subtropical in summer, with average temperatures of 90ºF, making it the most popular season. But do expect many windy days as Corpus Christi rivals Chicago or Dodge city as the windiest city in the States. Winter temperatures may drop to the 40ºF-50ºF, but the average temperature is significantly higher. This region is a well-known “snow bird” refuge, involving hundreds of thousands of residents of northern U.S. states and Canada. Spring and the Summer weather and temperatures are typically agreeable, but spring sea-water temperatures may not be inviting for swimming. Autumn months are an excellent period for those who want to fish and low hotel rates. Autumn’s first weeks can be great for beach goers and for more inexpensive accommodations. Summer and Spring Break aren’t a good option for anyone who wants low hotel prices and low-crowded places. In the winter months, many people from the Northern States migrate to Corpus Christi region to avoid the cold weather northern states (golf, surf, bird watching and fishing are popular winter activities) but if you want to fully enjoy the Texan sea and beach life, avoid winter (air and water temperatures will be too low).
Best Corpus Christi Area Beaches
North Beach
North BeachWhen most people think of Corpus Christi beaches, they’re thinking of North Beach! North Beach is 1.5 miles of walk-able coastline, and no vehicles allowed in this stretch.
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McGee Beach
McGee BeachMcGee Beach is one of the most family-friendly beaches in Corpus Christi. The water is very calm here. This beach is laid back and it’s more catered to families. No vehicles are allowed on the beach and there are public restrooms and equipment rental for almost any water sports.
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Whitecap Beach
Whitecap BeachWhitecap Beach is a white sand beach stretching for 1.5 miles. This beach is more for those that are looking for a spot to layout and relax. Its a bit of a secluded beach with no services. So pack a lunch to take with you. There are areas where you can set up a campfire.
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Mustang Island State Park
Mustang Island State ParkWith over 5 miles of coastline, you can spend the whole day in this state park and never get bored. In addition to the beach, there are also hiking trails and fishing piers. You can also camp here, there is a $5 entry fee.
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South Packery Channel/Jetty Beach
South Packery Channel/Jetty BeachSouth Packery Jetty Beach separates Mustang Island from Padre Island. You can go fishing off of the piers or you can spend time on the sand building sandcastles. There is also fishing equipment available for rental near the water. Because the beach is a little more private, feel free to bring beach chairs with you.
Best Corpus Christi Restaurants
Salt Water Grill $11 – 30
Their Chef-inspired Feature Dishes, unique family atmosphere, and wide variety of menu selections cannot be found anywhere else. It is their goal to make you a lifetime, loyal customer and they strive to keep you coming back for the tastiest seafood dishes and friendliest service around. For more information call 361-993-7258 or visit Salt Water Grill.
Ginger Cafe & Grill $11 – 30
Chef Jordan’s delicious international cuisine from Greece to the Indian subcontinent, enjoy Ginger Cafe’s authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine in a comfortable and inviting setting. Enjoy true Eastern hospitality while you dine on succulent dishes like Lamb Shank, Beef or Chicken Kababs grilled over an open flame, spicy curries, and many other Persian, Turkish, Lebanese, and Indo-Pakistani specialties (Zabiha/Halal). And, of course, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes–made fresh to order. For more information call 361-946-9834 or visit Ginger Cafe & Grill.
Snoopy’s Pier $11 – 30
In August 1980 Ernie and his wife, Corliss, purchased a small bait stand and burger joint with a 600 foot fishing pier on the Intracoastal Waterway. Family and friends pitched in their favorite recipes and Snoop’s Pier was born. Over time, the place was transformed with a lot of hard work and patience into a family-friendly seafood restaurant. Special attention is given to providing local harvested quality seafood at affordable prices. They have an on-site fish house and shrimp breading facility that enables them to monitor and control the quality and freshness of their seafood. In 1993 Scoopy’s was added to give Snoopy’s customers a choice of tasty treats. For more information call 361-949-8815 or visit Snoopy’s Pier.
Andy’s Kitchen $Under 10
If you are looking for great southern comfort food, Andy’s specializes in getting back to the basics; like the hand breading of their chicken fried steaks and daily lunch specials made from scratch ‘just like eat’n in mom’s kitchen’. For more information call 361-993-0251 or visit Andy’s Kitchen.
The Post At Lamar Park $11 – 30
A true gastropub that specializes in high quality food, while also offering a great selection of wine, craft beers, and stellar hand-crafted cocktails. When dining at The Post at Lamar Park, one will find a carefully edited selection of seasonal dishes that are meant to stand on their own as a dish, not sides, for the table. The goal is to encourage their guests to sample their way through the menu and enjoy an array of new ingredients, flavors, and textures. For more information call 361-452-0907 or visit The Post at Lamar Park.
Best Corpus Christi Bars & Nightlife
Boathouse Bar & Grill
Located right on the water across from the Gulf of Mexico. The Boathouse Bar & Grill offers a variety of menu items! The go to sport for Sunday Brunch on the Island! Full sports bar for all you sports fanatics! The best thing about the Boathouse Bar and Grill is that there’s something for everyone; a mouthwatering menu, 4 full bars with HDTV’s, waterfront patio dining, friendly service, and a fun, relaxing atmosphere. Happy hour is Monday -Friday 3-7 pm and you can enjoy live entertainment on weekends. Telephone: 361-589-9601 Web: Boathouse Bar & Grill.
Harrison Landing – Tavern on the Bay
Nowhere else in Corpus Christi can you sail, shop and dine all in the same shaded waterfront location. Tavern on the Bay at Harrison’s Landing is Corpus Christi’s newest outdoor restaurant & bar located in the heart of the city’s marina, and is within walking distance from the downtown hotels. Their menu offers a delicious assortment of burgers, seafood, salads and more! Stop by for a frosty margarita and cold shrimp! Telephone: 361-881-8503 Web: Harrison Landing – Tavern on the Bay
Executive Surf Club
Since 1990, the Executive Surf Club has been Corpus Christi’s most reliable post-work happy hour, as well as the perfect casual family dining spot. All the while supplying the most beer on tap in the city, alongside the best in local music. So loosen up your tie, call your friends, and head downtown to the Executive Surf Club. Don’t forget the pup & enjoy their dog friendly patio! Telephone: 361-884-7873 Web: Executive Surf Club.
The Sand Bar
Get a taste of the island or relax by the outdoor Sand Bar with a cold cocktail at the Holiday Inn® Corpus Christi – North Padre Island hotel. Great drinks, great service, and fun bar. Listen to a live band, relax at your table that allows you to watch the band and /or see the ocean, plenty of patrons to mingle with, and a small dance floor. Telephone: 361-949-8041 Web: The Sand Bar
Blackbeard’s On The Beach
They take our drinks and margaritas seriously — and recently added some top-notch bourbons for dedicated bourbon drinkers. If you’re in the mood, sit at the bar and check out our crazy collection of stuff – from piratey to rock ‘n roll. If you’re at the bar when we’re getting ready to close, watch the bartender pour a drink to leave at the bar for their resident ghost – caught on camera. More on our mischievous ghost at the link above. Telephone: 361-884-1030 Web: Blackbeard’s On The Beach.
Best Hotels in Corpus Christi
I never thought that Texas has a wonderful tourist attractions and destinations that we can enjoy and have relaxation. This place is awesome! I love beaches but I am not a beach person because I don’t know how to swim. I go to beach to enjoy the sunset, walking along the sea shore and enjoy the beauty of the views. It is a great thing to know though that you have tackled in your article the list of things to do in Corpus Christi. Horses on the beach, the resort, restaurants and especially the bars and night life makes me more interesting to visit Corpus Christi. It is a 5-star rating for me. And the fact that I have never been to Texas and this will definitely included on my bucket list. Thanks a lot for writing this reviews about Corpus Christi.
All the best!
Bien
Oh boy, you have not been to Texas? I lived there for 10 years, and I do miss it. Such great people, so much to do, and the beaches are awesome. Thanks for visiting the Corpus Christi Travel Guide.
I remember visiting Corpus Christi & found it fascinating. I’m familiar with the area & plan to visit again.
Seeing the USS Lexington parked on the Gulf Shore is truly amazing & a real piece of history. The other thing I remember seeing was the blanket of white jelly fish floating along the shore. There were so many I was amazed. Is this jelly fish get together a normal yearly reunion in the area?
Certainly enjoyed visiting Corpus Christi & plan to visit again within the near future. Thank you for sharing your informative article.
Yes, the jelly fish are common here. But, most just sting and that is it. The jellyfish you will find here are cabbagehead, moon jellyfish and stinging nettles. Moon jellyfish and stinging nettles can be found from late spring to mid-summer. You will see lots of cabbagehead jellyfish around late summer to early fall. I love Corpus Christi, and I could easily live there, but I am in Florida so I cannot complain 🙂 Thanks for visiting my Corpus Christi travel guide.
After your post I would really like to visit Corpus Christi! 🙂
A lot of details about every aspect, I appreciate it.
Thank you for this amazing post!
Cheers
Out of all the Texas beaches, I would have to say that Corpus Christi is my favorite. Galveston is probably second. Both of them are worth a visit for sure. Thank you for visiting!
This was very helpful! I have never been to Corpus Christi, but I am pretty familiar with some of the mainstays from friends mentioning them. However, I was not aware of all the other things to do, which makes this trip sound really appealing to me, especially the primitive camp spots at Mustang State Park. Also, having the pricing guide is incredibly helpful, so I really appreciate you taking the time to add that. I look forward to other destination spots you review!
You are welcome, and Mustang Island is absolutely beautiful! Actually I love Corpus Christi, it is a great beach destination with so much to offer. Thanks for visiting my Corpus Christi Travel Guide.
I would very much like to visit Corpus Christi, Texas. It seems to me like a very warm and nice place.I am from Croatian, we have a quite similar climate, warm period from May -September and winter days from December till February It would be very nice to visit this great beach, especially on horseback. Nice to know that there is an airport, and all you can visit that the staying in Corpus Christi is fulfilled. What about the safety of tourists, is there a lot of crime and what should tourists pay particular attention on?
Thanks
Deva
Hi there and thank you for visiting! That is the one thing you will not have to worry about is crime. Corpus Christi does not have a lot of crime. It is a very safe area to vacation to.
This is a great article on the interesting things to do in Corpus Christi in Texas. The detailed information on the weather and airports can help me find a good time and flight deal to visit Corpus Christi. The beaches look like a lot of fun. Great to know that there are so many nice beaches and good foods to enjoy in Corpus Christi. This could be great way to relax for me if I get to go on family vacation in the future.
The nice thing is that you can also visit Padre and Galveston. They are all so close together and worth seeing all of them. The beaches are amazing and the weather is pretty decent year round 🙂 Glad you enjoyed!
I’ve never been to the US before, much less corpus christi, but when I do travel there it will be one of my destinations. This post made me want to lol!
I’m most excited for the horses, aah! (I love horses!) Have you tried them before? What’s the experience like, if you have?
I am glad you are ready to visit! I love riding horses on the beach. I have done it several times. It’s peaceful and amazing! We look forward to having you visit Corpus Christi!
Thanks for the info on Corpus Christi. My partner and I are travelling to the states at the end of next year and we will definitely add this to our destination list.
What is your favourite thing to do while you are there?
And how would you rate skyscanner against cheapflights?
Of course my favorite thing to do, is to head to the beach. I would not miss the USS Lexington. It’s not something I thought I would enjoy, but very interesting. I am not familiar with Skyscanner enough to make a good comparison. I personally like cheapflights. Thanks for visiting Corpus Christi Travel Guide.
I suddenly feel like going on vacation. Great article on Chorpus Christi, seems like an awesome place to tour and spend some quality time. Blackbeard’s definitely caught my eye.
The USS Lexington is quite an interesting historical feature. Any information you may provide about the libraries in the area?
Thanks a lot!
I’ve done my job well if you are ready to head on vacation 🙂 Corpus Christi is beautiful! There are three libraries in Corpus Christi. Here is the link: http://www.cclibraries.com/. Glad you enjoyed visiting Corpus Christi !
What a great site! So glad to have found it. Feels like a vacation just browsing through your posts! I’ve been to Maui a few times now, Westin on Kaanapali beach, and Honolulu a couple times. I look forward to getting to every island and every beach! Hope to visit some of the other destinations around the world you write about. Many thanks!
You are welcome Craig. I am glad you enjoyed reading about the Corpus Christi Travel guide and looking through my site. Let me know if you need any questions answered.
Corpus, from the photos the scene looks nice. And based on you article, it seems there are many things to do there. Wow, look at those horses, so lovely, I should try it soon ;). Thanks for your sharing. Do you think 4 days are enough for me to enjoy vacation there?
Oh, yes I do. 4 full days is plenty of time to see everything in Corpus Christi and to enjoy the beach. Thanks for visiting Beach Travel destinations.
Great post! I have never been to Corpus Christi before but this definitely made me want to add it to one of my next future vacation destinations. It looks like it has plenty of attractions and events to keep someone plenty busy for a week of vacation. The food looks amazing as well. Thanks for the info!
You are most welcome Kyle. I personally love going to Corpus Christi over any other beach location in Texas. The beaches are beautiful, it stays warm year round and I, of course, love Texas beaches 🙂
First thing I noticed about this article was those temperatures. I come from England and our summers are the same as Corpus Christi winters!
I visited the USA earlier in the year, but I was in Virginia. I love the states and I am always looking for different places to visit next time I go.
There certainly looks like there is lots to do, and more important eat, in Corpus Christi. I might have to pay a visit next as I have always wanted to go to Texas!
I tell you, you will love visiting Corpus Christi. And the nice thing is that Galveston, Port Aransas, and Padre are all fairly close. So you can see a lot in one vacation. Plus the food is to die for! Texas beaches have a lot to offer.
That Schlitterbahn is a funny name. hard to spell too. This is a place I have never heard of before.Those resorts and all that look great! I hope it is a well put together as those pictures show. I wonder what the main pictured beach is showing location wise. Nicely and neatly organized site for the viewing pleasure.
The main beach is, of course Corpus Christi beach area and the there are 3 Schlitterbahns here. They are well worth a day, if you like water parks and tubing or rafting. Great fun in the sun for some variety from the Corpus Christi beaches!
i found Corpus Christi an amazing place based on your travel guide! There are a lot of things to do for every budget as i understand! You can spare your time by visiting historical monuments or relaxing in one of its restaurant! What about the prices the restaurants? Based on your review they offer good food so, may i expect they are high priced?
I don’t think they are high priced at all. Texas, overall is a very reasonable vacation destination. The USS Lexington is worth a visit to do the tour. Very interesting…and I thought it would be boring…but it was great! Corpus Christi beaches and the area is a great vacation for sure.
Great travel guide on Corpus Christi. I’ve never been there. I am planning a trip to the United States next year sometime and after reading your article I’ll have to stop off there for a few days. Do you know if there are any surfing beaches here and where to rent surf boards? Seems like there are plenty of things to keep holiday makers busy here. Thanks for the info.
Yes, you can surf in Corpus Christi for sure. I would go with Wind & Wave Watersports. There website is http://www.windandwave.net. Thank you so much for visiting Corpus Christi Travel Guide!