Corpus Christi Local Guidebook
Food scene
Coffee Waves
5738 S Alameda StLocal Coffee Shop
Beautiful view at sunset but also 1 block from USS Lexington and quick drive to the Museum.
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Pier 99 Restaurant
2822 N Shoreline BlvdBeautiful view at sunset but also 1 block from USS Lexington and quick drive to the Museum.
Great food and they also have local music throughout the year.
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Brewster Street Ice House
1724 N Tancahua StGreat food and they also have local music throughout the year.
Local Pizza / oven baked- they also have sweet rolls on their burgers and a few blocks away - great family restaurant or something different for the area. Been around 40+ years
Panjo's Pizza
1320 Airline RdLocal Pizza / oven baked- they also have sweet rolls on their burgers and a few blocks away - great family restaurant or something different for the area. Been around 40+ years
Stingers Coffee
1304 Airline RdCoffee House- local
Seafood with a great sitting area outside over the water- good for sunset dinners and views
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Doc's Seafood and Steaks
13309 S Padre Island DrSeafood with a great sitting area outside over the water- good for sunset dinners and views
Kiko's Mexican Food Restaurant & Cantina
5514 Everhart RdBest local Mexican food
Snoopy's Pier
13313 S Padre Island DrGreat mix of seafood and none seafood eaters
Great food, priced medium and good views and walking areas in downtown Corpus Christi
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Water Street Oyster Bar
309 N Water StGreat food, priced medium and good views and walking areas in downtown Corpus Christi
Landry's Seafood House
600 N Shoreline BlvdPriced well
interior/ exterior seating and dining. Local food and scene.
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The Post at Lamar Park
411 Doddridge Stinterior/ exterior seating and dining. Local food and scene.
Hester's Cafe
1714 S Alameda Stgreat breakfast area- inside/ outside seating
TANNINS Wine Bar & Tapas
3855 S Alameda StWine bar with good menu
Cafe Italia
4117 South Staples StreetGood homemade pasta dishes
Italian favorites in a converted home from 1921 with traditional decor & checkered tablecloths.
Frank's Spaghetti House
2724 Leopard StreetItalian favorites in a converted home from 1921 with traditional decor & checkered tablecloths.
danish, pastries, great instagram rose wall & coffee
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Bien Mérité Cafe, Bakery, and Restaurant
1336 S Staples Stdanish, pastries, great instagram rose wall & coffee
KYOTO Sushi
5506 Saratoga BlvdKYOTO Sushi - Corpus Christi, TX - Delivered by Grubhub
Coffee & breakfast (biscuit sandwich & lattes)
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Island Joes Coffee and Gallery
14829 S Padre Island DrCoffee & breakfast (biscuit sandwich & lattes)
favorite Port A stop (shrimp spring rolls, treasure beef bowl & chicken satay)
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Irie's Island Food
200 W Avenue Gfavorite Port A stop (shrimp spring rolls, treasure beef bowl & chicken satay)
Costa Sur Wok & Ceviche Bar
15113 S Padre Island Dramazing ceviche & peruvian food
Perfect evening spot for a nice dinner. (warm goat cheese, mermaid soup, tuma poke, red snapper belle meunière)
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Lisabella's Bistro and Bar
5009 TX-361Perfect evening spot for a nice dinner. (warm goat cheese, mermaid soup, tuma poke, red snapper belle meunière)
Milky Coffee Bar
Hand Crafted Coffee
Open Wed- Sunday 8-4pm central
Homemade pastries- GREAT breakfast options
Daily: 6 a.m-2 p.m
The perfect Downtown Corpus Christi café to grab a bite on-the-go or pull up a chair and relax. Located near Water Street Market, you can see (and smell!) our baking operations right from the street. We look forward to serving you something you’ll love.
Water Street Central Kitchen
Homemade pastries- GREAT breakfast options
Daily: 6 a.m-2 p.m
The perfect Downtown Corpus Christi café to grab a bite on-the-go or pull up a chair and relax. Located near Water Street Market, you can see (and smell!) our baking operations right from the street. We look forward to serving you something you’ll love.
Grub Burger Bar
4902 S Staples StGREAT food , shakes and always an adult cocktail
At Prime Steakhouse Whiskey Bar, we have selected only the best locally sourced prime beef, wet-aged 45-days for our customers.
Prime Steakhouse & Whiskey Bar
At Prime Steakhouse Whiskey Bar, we have selected only the best locally sourced prime beef, wet-aged 45-days for our customers.
The absolute best taco- lots of options
- This is a food truck located at Alameda / McArdle Shopping Center
Hours: 5-9pm (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
^ check their FB page for times/ location
TacoBar Street
The absolute best taco- lots of options
- This is a food truck located at Alameda / McArdle Shopping Center
Hours: 5-9pm (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
^ check their FB page for times/ location
The 10” pie is topped with housemade red sauce, EVOO, a generous amount of fresh mozzarella and basil. Choose from honey, Mike’s Hot Honey, balsamic glaze or roasted garlic oil for drizzling.
MARTY MCPIES
The 10” pie is topped with housemade red sauce, EVOO, a generous amount of fresh mozzarella and basil. Choose from honey, Mike’s Hot Honey, balsamic glaze or roasted garlic oil for drizzling.
For those who prefer a veggie pizza, the Earth Day Pie from House of Rock is the pizza for you. Red sauce is swapped for pesto and topped with fresh goat cheese, mushrooms, artichoke hearts and baby spinach. Order a side of the famed pepperoni rolls and oven-baked wings to round out the spread.
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House of Rock
511 Starr StFor those who prefer a veggie pizza, the Earth Day Pie from House of Rock is the pizza for you. Red sauce is swapped for pesto and topped with fresh goat cheese, mushrooms, artichoke hearts and baby spinach. Order a side of the famed pepperoni rolls and oven-baked wings to round out the spread.
If you love lasagna, you will without a doubt love this pizza from Mesquite Street Pizza and Pasta Co. Mozzarella cheese is topped with meatballs, ricotta and homemade marinara sauce for a subtle nod to its namesake.
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Mesquite Street Pizza and Pasta Co.
617 N Mesquite StIf you love lasagna, you will without a doubt love this pizza from Mesquite Street Pizza and Pasta Co. Mozzarella cheese is topped with meatballs, ricotta and homemade marinara sauce for a subtle nod to its namesake.
Pizza made in a coal-fired oven is all about the chewy and crispy crust. With that in mind, you can’t go wrong with any pizza at Dylan’s Coal Oven Pizzeria, but the salty prosciutto and parmesan contrasted by the mild ricotta and mozzarella that’s topped with a fresh, acidic kick from the lemon-dressed arugula creates a flavor combination that is truly unmatched.
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Dylan's Pizzaria
128 Market StPizza made in a coal-fired oven is all about the chewy and crispy crust. With that in mind, you can’t go wrong with any pizza at Dylan’s Coal Oven Pizzeria, but the salty prosciutto and parmesan contrasted by the mild ricotta and mozzarella that’s topped with a fresh, acidic kick from the lemon-dressed arugula creates a flavor combination that is truly unmatched.
Sometimes, perfection is found in simplicity, and The Godmother at Sals Bronx Pizza is a prime example of that. Baby spinach, artichoke hearts and roasted garlic top a secret three-cheese blend that bakes right into the crust. This pizza is light, rich and offers a surprisingly dynamic result.
Sal's Bronx Pizza
Sometimes, perfection is found in simplicity, and The Godmother at Sals Bronx Pizza is a prime example of that. Baby spinach, artichoke hearts and roasted garlic top a secret three-cheese blend that bakes right into the crust. This pizza is light, rich and offers a surprisingly dynamic result.
Grumbles Seafood Co.
Island Market
Lelo's Island Bar
212 Beach StWallbanger's
6542 S Staples StGinger Cafe&Grill
7009 S Staples StMediterranean food
Ara's Seafood & Steaks
steakhouse
Sightseeing
Lots of marine life, good for 1st timers, families as well as something else to do that is budget friendly.
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Texas State Aquarium
2710 TX-286Lots of marine life, good for 1st timers, families as well as something else to do that is budget friendly.
USS Lexington Museum- you pay to go on the tour but it is worth it and can get some amazing pictures. Pier 99 (food/ beverages) is about a block and also budget friendly and beautiful at sunset.
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USS Lexington
2914 N Shoreline BlvdUSS Lexington Museum- you pay to go on the tour but it is worth it and can get some amazing pictures. Pier 99 (food/ beverages) is about a block and also budget friendly and beautiful at sunset.
Local artist that passed- this is her memorial on Ocean Drive
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Selena Memorial Statue
600 N Shoreline BlvdLocal artist that passed- this is her memorial on Ocean Drive
Local park, great for kids families, walking around and site seeing. Also able to access the water. With the new pier at Cole Park you can also do a family picnic and enjoy the skylines.
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Cole Park
2600 Ocean DrLocal park, great for kids families, walking around and site seeing. Also able to access the water. With the new pier at Cole Park you can also do a family picnic and enjoy the skylines.
The Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 N Shoreline BlvdSouth Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
8545 S Staples Stbotanical gardens
Gulf Coast surfing is the focus of this quirky museum showcasing Texan surf culture.
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Texas Surf Museum
309 N Water StGulf Coast surfing is the focus of this quirky museum showcasing Texan surf culture.
downtown views- walk the bayfront, watch the sunrise or sunset and just take in the view
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Bayfront Park
1513-1517 N Shoreline Blvddowntown views- walk the bayfront, watch the sunrise or sunset and just take in the view
Scarlet Lady Dolphin Adventures
440 W Cotter Avesunset tour is the best.
Red Dragon Pirate Cruises
440 W Cotter Avefamily friendly excursions or adult only at sunset
Concert Venue
Always has concerts coming and home of the Ice Rays Hockey Team
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American Bank Center
1901 N Shoreline BlvdAlways has concerts coming and home of the Ice Rays Hockey Team
Old Concrete Street Amphitheater
700 Concrete StGood place that always holds a concert
Brewster Street Ice House
1724 N Tancahua StBaseball
Whataburger Field
734 E Port AveHome of the CC Hooks minor league baseball team
Beach Access
McGee Beach
Beach access without the crowd
yes- beach access to park and be on the beach with water access
https://www.visitcorpuschristitx.org/explore/north-beach/
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North Beach
yes- beach access to park and be on the beach with water access
https://www.visitcorpuschristitx.org/explore/north-beach/
Isibhede saseWhitecap
14802 Whitecap Blvdbeach - local about 15 mins from Cottage
Bob Hall Pier
Bob Hall Pierlocal beach access - 15 mins
Beach Rentals
1102 S Shoreline Blvdrent items for the beach
Fun Time Rentals
51 Lawrence St T-Headability to rent jet skis (361) 443-0707
Parasail in Port Aransas
https://www.chuteemupparasail.com
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Chute 'Em Up Parasailing/ Port A Parasail
154 W Cotter AveParasail in Port Aransas
https://www.chuteemupparasail.com
Family Friendly
In The Game Funtrackers
9605 S Padre Island DrDave & Buster's
5488 S Padre Island DrCentury 16 and IMAX
6685 S Padre Island DrHurricane Alley Waterpark
702 E Port AveWater park- kid friendly
Horses on the Beach
19136 S Padre Island DrAero-Copters, INC
130 Piper Boulevardhelicopter rides in Port Aransas - call ahead and schedule (361) 360-1955
Sky Diving & Biplane Tours
https://skydivesouthtexas.com
Skydive South Texas/ Mustang Island Skydiving
139 Piper BlvdSky Diving & Biplane Tours
https://skydivesouthtexas.com
Captain Mike is amazing and can take a tour around the island. Best way to enjoy the sparkling City. Book directly with them.
https://saltywavesfishing.com
Salty Waves Offshore Fishing & Recreation
2505 Digger LaneCaptain Mike is amazing and can take a tour around the island. Best way to enjoy the sparkling City. Book directly with them.
https://saltywavesfishing.com
Explore Port A and rent a golf card. Enjoy the shops, town, sunshine and fun for all.
Port A Creamery and Carts
210 North Alister StreetExplore Port A and rent a golf card. Enjoy the shops, town, sunshine and fun for all.
Glimpse the vibrant underwater world off the coast of Corpus Christi with this unique clear kayak tour that uses underwater LED lights to highlight the local marine life. Paddle by moonlight, spotting blue crab, redfish, stingrays, and more as you glide through the shallows. Take in views of the twinkling coastal lights from the water and learn about the area’s history and ecosystem from your guide.
You can book on Trip Advisor or glowrow (dot) com
13246 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, i-United States
Glimpse the vibrant underwater world off the coast of Corpus Christi with this unique clear kayak tour that uses underwater LED lights to highlight the local marine life. Paddle by moonlight, spotting blue crab, redfish, stingrays, and more as you glide through the shallows. Take in views of the twinkling coastal lights from the water and learn about the area’s history and ecosystem from your guide.
You can book on Trip Advisor or glowrow (dot) com
The Texas Sealife Center is an up and coming nonprofit organization that is located on North Padre Island and is dedicated to the rescue, release and rehabilitation of sea turtles and other coastal and aquatic wildlife in the Coastal Bend region. Our team of professionals and volunteers at the Texas Sealife Center is committed to educating the community and visitors about sea turtles and their environment to ensure their future survival. Tours of our facility are offered Wednesday through Sunday for $9 per person.
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Texas Sealife Center
14220 S Padre Island DrThe Texas Sealife Center is an up and coming nonprofit organization that is located on North Padre Island and is dedicated to the rescue, release and rehabilitation of sea turtles and other coastal and aquatic wildlife in the Coastal Bend region. Our team of professionals and volunteers at the Texas Sealife Center is committed to educating the community and visitors about sea turtles and their environment to ensure their future survival. Tours of our facility are offered Wednesday through Sunday for $9 per person.
Fly It Port ' A
405 W Avenue GBuy a Kite and head to the beach
Relaxation
Taylor Med Spa
open Monday- Saturday
- highly recommend Rachel Ford for her massage and reflexology
Akasha Yoga Corpus Christi
Yoga, Healing Hatha, Flow Classes
Drop In Prices for single sessions