Best hotels in Corpus Christi
Residence Inn by Marriott Corpus Christi Downtown
309 S Shoreline Boulevard, TX, 78401
Stay in the heart of Downtown at this modern Marriott hotel. You can wake up to views of the city skyline or sparkling bay and McGee Beach before enjoying either a full breakfast or preparing your own in your kitchenette. After a busy day of sightseeing, the outdoor swimming pool is the perfect chillout spot to watch the sun set.
Emerald Beach Hotel
1102 S Shoreline Boulevard, TX, 78401
This beachfront hotel along Emerald Cove gives you direct access to Corpus Christi’s sandy shores. The resort-style rooms will have you relaxed from the moment you step inside, with amenities including free internet, plush linens and a private patio or balcony.
Port Royal Ocean Resort & Conference Center
6317 TX-361, TX, 78373
Beach-inspired adventure awaits at this resort on Mustang Island. Kids will love the pool featuring waterslides and an ice cream stand, while parents can relax in the poolside cabanas. A full roster of activities will keep everyone busy, from dive-in movie nights to yoga classes and aqua zumba.
Best restaurants in Corpus Christi
Black Diamond Oyster Bar
418 N A. S Drive, TX, 78418
Enjoy the fresh taste of the coast at this lively seafood restaurant in Flour Bluff. Oysters are shucked fresh daily here, while the dinner specials change to reflect the day’s catch. Grab a seat outdoors at the weekend to listen to live music while you dine on baked oysters, Gulf shrimp and ahi tuna burgers.
Hoegemeyer's Barbeque Barn
711 Concrete Street, TX, 78401
This eatery exudes southern style with its freshly-smoked barbeque food served in a lively country-chic barn. Food is served until it’s sold out, so get there early for your pick of slow-cooked beef brisket, pulled pork and barbeque chicken.
The Blue Clove Seafood Bar and Grill
5884 Everhart Road, TX, 78413
Satisfy your appetite after a day of shopping at this family-friendly seafood bar in The Market on Everhart shopping mall. Flavor-filled dishes include sesame tuna steak, sauteed red snapper and Cajun shrimp fettuccini. Desserts are simple, but chances are you’ll already have filled up on oysters Rockefeller.
What to do in Corpus Christi
USS Lexington
2914 N Shoreline Boulevard, TX, 78402
Relive one of the most significant moments in history – the Pearl Harbor attack – on this WWII aircraft carrier. An interactive exhibit featuring model ships, explosions and battle animations brings it vividly to life. There are plenty of activities onboard ‘The Ghost Ship’ too – try your hand at being an F/18 pilot in the flight simulator or defuse a deadly bomb in the escape rooms.
Mustang Island State Park
9394 TX-361, TX, 78418
Less than 30 minutes from Downtown sits this beautiful state park on the Gulf of Mexico. Spanning nearly 4,000-acres of unspoiled coastline, visitors can surf the waves, kick back on the sand or get close to the coastal birds in the shallow waters. Those in search of adventure can go on the hunt for geocaches – download the app to see if any are hidden nearby.
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
8545 S Staples Street, TX, 78413
Witness the changing of the seasons at this nonprofit botanical garden on the southern edge of the city. With 11 unique gardens to explore, visitors can head to the Butterfly House to see an eruption of color, listen to the soothing vibrations of hummingbirds and take in the sweet scents of roses, orchids, lilies and more.