Guidebook for Corpus Christi
Everything Else
McGee Beach
Clean, family beach close to the B&B
Freedom Fitness
3231 South Alameda StreetLocated 2 blocks away, within easy walking or jogging distance.
If you want to go to the beach on the Gulf of Mexico this is it. Look for signs to Bob Hall Pier.
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Padre Island National Seashore
20420 Park Road 22If you want to go to the beach on the Gulf of Mexico this is it. Look for signs to Bob Hall Pier.
Food Scene
Hester's Cafe
1714 S Alameda StOur favorite place for breakfast and lunch! Closed Sundays.
Our favorite place for seafood in the area. It's about 30 minutes from our house. If you want something closer then downtown Corpus has several good seafood restaurants.
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Dragonfly
14701 S Padre Island DrOur favorite place for seafood in the area. It's about 30 minutes from our house. If you want something closer then downtown Corpus has several good seafood restaurants.
Hua Tai Chinese Restaurant
3133 S Alameda StChinese restaurant 1 block away. Consistently good food.
My Favorite Muffin
3264 S Alameda StWho doesn't like coffee and muffins?
Starbucks
3738 S Staples StClosest Starbucks to us - an easy 5 minute drive.
Actually 2 restaurants next door to each other - Water Street Seafood Market and Water Street Oyster Bar.
Both with good seafood.
[UPDATE: Water Street Oyster Bar is closed for remodeling but Water Street Seafood Market is open!]
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Water Street Oyster Bar
309 N Water StActually 2 restaurants next door to each other - Water Street Seafood Market and Water Street Oyster Bar.
Both with good seafood.
[UPDATE: Water Street Oyster Bar is closed for remodeling but Water Street Seafood Market is open!]
Luciano's Italian Restaurant
1821 S Alameda StExcellent Italian Food with a quiet atmosphere.
Another Italian Restaurant with good food. Rob's favorite for a cold day is Caciucco (ka-chew-co) $20.95
Seafood soup with tomatoes, fish, shrimp, clams, mussels & toasted garlic bread. Very tasty!
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Bellino Ristorante Italiano e Bottega
3815 S Alameda StAnother Italian Restaurant with good food. Rob's favorite for a cold day is Caciucco (ka-chew-co) $20.95
Seafood soup with tomatoes, fish, shrimp, clams, mussels & toasted garlic bread. Very tasty!
Excellent Thai food in a trendy restaurant with reasonable prices.
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BKK thai kitchen + bar
3850 S Alameda StExcellent Thai food in a trendy restaurant with reasonable prices.
Essentials
H-E-B
4320 S Alameda StHEB Grocery Store located 1 block away.
Address: 2730 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Phone: (361) 854-5371
Just in case you need a place to wash clothes!
Carr's Cleaners & Laundry Inc
4715 S Alameda StAddress: 2730 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Phone: (361) 854-5371
Just in case you need a place to wash clothes!
Our favorite liquor store. There is a Specs across the intersection if you like shopping with them.
Liquid Town
4141 S Alameda StOur favorite liquor store. There is a Specs across the intersection if you like shopping with them.
CVS Pharmacy
3205 S Alameda StDrinks & Nightlife
Good burgers, etc. Live music on most weekend. Good place to hang out and have a drink.
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Executive Surf Club
306 N Chaparral StGood burgers, etc. Live music on most weekend. Good place to hang out and have a drink.
TANNINS Wine Bar & Tapas
3855 S Alameda StQuiet Bar - nice place to enjoy a glass of wine.
New Trendy Bar & Restaurant with lots going on. Large bar with just about any beverage you could want. Try the bacon wrapped duck & jalapeno! The truffle fries are pretty awesome too.
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The Post at Lamar Park
411 Doddridge StNew Trendy Bar & Restaurant with lots going on. Large bar with just about any beverage you could want. Try the bacon wrapped duck & jalapeno! The truffle fries are pretty awesome too.
The Exchange - Corpus Christi
224 N Mesquite StGood food with an unusual menu. Usually live music on weekends.
Arts & Culture
I-Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
1900 N Chaparral StLocal history.
USS Lexington
2914 N Shoreline BlvdGreat Place to tour
Iziko Lokusebenza Lokusebenza Kwezobuciko KwezaseNtshonalanga Texas
1902 N Shoreline BlvdParks & Nature
Very nice aquarium. An expansion is in progress and will soon double it in size.
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Texas State Aquarium
2710 TX-286Very nice aquarium. An expansion is in progress and will soon double it in size.
Corpus Christi Bay
Great for birdwatching. The whooping cranes winter there.
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Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
1 Wildlife CirGreat for birdwatching. The whooping cranes winter there.