Shirelle's Guidebook
Sightseeing
USS Lexington
2914 N Shoreline BlvdLovely place to sit and bring your coffee, play a game of pick up basketball, and enjoy views of the bay. Parking is free in the lot next to the park.
Water’s Edge Park
602 S Shoreline BlvdLovely place to sit and bring your coffee, play a game of pick up basketball, and enjoy views of the bay. Parking is free in the lot next to the park.
The Texas State Aquarium is a gem in our city and definitely worth a visit.
292 locals recommend
Texas State Aquarium
2710 TX-286The Texas State Aquarium is a gem in our city and definitely worth a visit.
Padre Island National Seashore is, in our opinion, the best beach in our area. It is the least crowded, cleanest, and clearest water. It is about 40 minutes from our place. There is a small fee to get in.
129 locals recommend
Padre Island National Seashore
20420 Park Road 22Padre Island National Seashore is, in our opinion, the best beach in our area. It is the least crowded, cleanest, and clearest water. It is about 40 minutes from our place. There is a small fee to get in.
Minor league baseball AA club for the Houston Astros on the ship channel. Cheap tickets and parking!
22 locals recommend
Corpus Christi Hooks Baseball Club
734 E Port AveMinor league baseball AA club for the Houston Astros on the ship channel. Cheap tickets and parking!
Food scene
One of our favorite hang outs just down the street! Great wine and tapas bar.
15 locals recommend
TANNINS Wine Bar & Tapas
3855 S Alameda StOne of our favorite hang outs just down the street! Great wine and tapas bar.
JB's German Bakery & Cafe
4141 South Staples StreetAuthentic German food and bakery.
Our favorite for seafood. Gets pretty busy on the weekends.
107 locals recommend
Water Street Oyster Bar
309 N Water StOur favorite for seafood. Gets pretty busy on the weekends.
Ginger Cafe&Grill
7009 S Staples StWonderful Mediterranean food on the south side. BYOB!
The Post at Lamar Park
411 Doddridge StNice patio and cocktails.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Road construction
Like other cities, Corpus is expanding! A lot of roadwork is happening around town. North Beach is particularly busy with construction right now due to construction of the new harbor bridge. Starting in December 2021 the JFK causeway out to North Padre will be down to one lane each direction.
Customs and culture
Restaurant Closed Days
A number of restaurants and attractions are often closed on Mondays, especially near the beach areas.