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TABLE OF CONTENTS Tips & Facts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 How to Get Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 What to See & Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Where to Stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Which Beach is For You? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 What’s Going On? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Get Into Nature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Where to Eat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Visitor Information Produced by the Corpus Christi Convention & Visitors Bureau VisitCorpusChristiTX.org 3 TIPS & FACTS CORPUS CHRISTI VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER Downtown Shoreline Blvd at Fitzgerald St. 800-766-BEACH (2322) www.VisitCorpusChristiTX.org Corpus Christi is a Hands-Free City City ordinance prohibits the use of mobile devices while driving. Please utilize Bluetooth or any other hands-free device while operating your vehicle. Travel Discounts Log on to VisitCorpusChristiTX.org for special hotel, attraction and vacation packages. Stay & Play Pass Save on Corpus Christi attractions bundled at an attractive price! The Stay & Play Pass opens the doors to six Corpus Christi attractions at one low price. This attractions savings pass includes one-time admission to the following: • Art Museum of South Texas • Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History • South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center • Texas State Aquarium • USS Lexington Museum on the Bay VISITCORPUSCHRISTITX.ORG Seasonally: 4 • Harbor Ferry • Hurricane Alley Waterpark Stay & Play your way… visit all six attractions at any time during a 14-day time period. Start playing now at www.VisitCorpusChristiTX.org. Look for the Pin! Our Certified Tourism Ambassadors (CTAs) wear a gold star pin to show their dedication to serving visitors. They are skilled in providing quality customer service and visitor information. Find CTAs throughout the city at hotels, attractions, restaurants and more. Let them help make your experience a memorable one! Tipping The standard for restaurant wait staff is 15-20%. A good standard for tipping drivers and chauffeurs is 15%. Hotel staff are usually tipped $1 per bag for luggage handling. Taxes Population Climate Corpus Christi is the eighth largest Texas city with a 2010 Census Bureau estimated population of 305,215. The average temperature in Corpus Christi is 71 degrees, with approximately 288 sun-filled and rain-free days. Winter-time temperatures are commonly in the 70s and 80s. The mild semi-tropical climate and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico create an outdoor paradise year round with plenty of fishing, birding, sailing, golf, windsurfing, kiteboarding and so much more! Average Temperature & Precipitation Sales tax for goods and services is 8.25%. Hotel tax rate is 15%. MONTH HIGH/ LOW PRECIP Drive Time and Distance Jan 66/46 2” 56 69/49 2” 58 WATER TEMP DEPARTURE MILES HOURS Feb San Antonio 143 mi. 2 hrs. March 76/56 2” 63 Houston 207 mi. 3 hrs. April 80/62 2” 70 May 86/70 3” 77 June 90/74 3” 81 Convention Center American Bank Center Arena, Convention Center 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-826-4100 www.americanbankcenter.com Austin 192 mi. 3 hrs. Dallas/ Ft. Worth 377 6 hrs. July 94/75 2” 83 Brownsville 159 mi. 2.75 hrs. Aug 94/75 3” 84 Laredo 141 mi. 2 hrs. Sept 90/72 5” 82 Higher Education Oct 84/64 4” 79 Nov 75/56 2” 68 Dec 68/48 1” 61 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 6300 Ocean Dr. 361-825-5700 www.tamucc.edu Getting Around If traveling by car, you will likely arrive in Corpus Christi on one of three roads, SPID, Interstate Highway 37, or by crossing the Harbor Bridge. Once you are in Corpus Christi, you may want to learn the local lingo to help you get around. Here’s a quick lesson: SPID - South Padre Island Drive is often referred to as “S-P-I-D” by the locals, however it is more commonly marked as Texas Highway 358. SPID will take a visitor from central Corpus Christi to Padre Island and our Gulf Beaches. Relocation Packages Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce 1501 N. Chaparral St. 361-881-1800 Solomon P. Ortiz International Center 402 Harbor Dr. 361-879-0125 www.ortizcenter.com Del Mar College 101 Baldwin Ave. 361-698-1200 www.delmar.edu Texas A&M University-Kingsville 955 University Blvd. Kingsville 361-593-2111 www.tamuk.edu Intersecting with SPID is Texas Highway 286, also called the Crosstown Expressway or simply “Crosstown” by the locals. The Crosstown Expressway will take a visitor from SPID to the Downtown/ Bayfront area or I-37. “The Island,” as the locals call it, is the north part of Padre Island which stretches for miles and miles along the southern part of the Texas Gulf Coast. Take SPID Eastbound to get to the Island. 5 HOW TO GET HERE AIRLINES Corpus Christi International Airport 1000 International Blvd. 361-289-0171 www.cctexas.com/airport American Airlines 361-991-4224 800-433-7300 www.aa.com Southwest Airlines 800-435-9792 www.southwest.com United Airlines 800-241-6522 www.united.com CAR/LIMOUSINE RENTALS Avis Rent-A-Car CC International Airport 800-331-1212 361-289-0073 5940 SPID 361-855-3208 www.avis.com VISITCORPUSCHRISTITX.ORG Dollar Rent-A-Car 6 Thrifty Car Rental CC International Airport 800-847-4389 361-289-0042 www.thrifty.com 1st Choice Limousine Services 361-368-5466 866-411-5466 www.1stchoicelimos.net Corpus Christi Party Bus 361-765-4997 www.ccpartybus.com Limos of Texas Route #77: Harbor Ferry Harbor Water Taxi Limousines Unlimited The Harbor Ferry shuttles passengers across Corpus Christi Bay, connecting visitors to North Beach and Downtown. 361-992-7234 www.limosoftexas.weebly.com 361-884-5466 Millenium Limousines 361-857-0515 Sunset Limousine Services 361-777-0005 www.corpuslimos.com Seasonal and weather permitting. www.ccrta.org/harbor-ferry/ The Limousine Co. Route #78: North Beach Bayfront Connector 361-814-5466 www.tlc-limo.com CC International Airport 800-800-4000 361-289-2911 www.dollar.com TAXI CABS Enterprise Rent-A-Car 361-289-9500 361-289-7400 CC International Airport 800-261-7331 361-299-1234 2118 SPID 361-854-0753 3005 SPID 361-851-2212 6249 SPID 361-851-8600 6721 Weber Rd. 361-854-0580 4601 Everhart Rd. 361-993-7990 823 N. Water St. 361-884-7368 425 Five Points Rd. #16 361-242-2783 www.enterprise.com Hertz Rent-A-Car CC International Airport 800-654-3131 361-289-0777 4226 SPID 361-225-2596 www.hertz.com National Rent-A-Car CC International Airport 800-227-7360 www.nationalcar.com The Harbor Water Taxi provides a leisurely and relaxing trip from the Texas State Aquarium to the Solomon P. Ortiz Conference Center and back. Take a one-seat trip to and from North Beach attractions, downtown and other Bayfront attractions. Route # 79: Downtown Shoreline Shuttle Servicing attractions in the scenic downtown and Shoreline Boulevard areas. GROUP TRANSPORTATION Daisy Charters & Shuttles 800-285-8601 210-225-8600 www.daisycharters.com Distance Brothers Transportation Services 361-946-2767 www.distancebrothers.com American Cab Company Aranda’s Taxi 361-548-7656 361-249-2741 Green-N-Go Cab 361-299-9999 361-855-5555 Express Cab 361-960-9222 On-Time Taxi 361-444-4444 Silver Taxi 361-658-3942 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Regional Transportation Authority The “B” Trolley For route and schedule information: 361-289-2600 www.ccrta.org Route #76: Harbor Bridge Shuttle A convenient one-seat trip from downtown hotels and businesses to North Beach attractions across the Harbor Bridge. This route will operate seasonally in conjunction with the Harbor Ferry service. 7 WHAT TO SEE & DO ATTRACTIONS Admission Prices $: Under $10 $$: $11-$30 $$$: $31-$60 $$$$: Above $61 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-826-4700 www.americanbankcenter.com $-$$$$ Art Center of Corpus Christi 100 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-884-6406 www.artcentercc.org Tues.–Sun. 10 am – 4 pm Free admission Art Museum of South Texas Bob Hall Pier 15820 Park Road 22, Access Road 5 361-949-8121 www.nuecesbeachparks.com Call for hours of operation ◆ $ Britton-Evans Centennial House 411 N. Upper Broadway St. 361-882-8691 12-4 pm, first Sunday of the month ◆ $ Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History 1900 N. Chaparral St. 361-826-4667 www.ccmuseum.com Tues.–Sat. 10 am–5 pm, Sun. noon to 5pm. ◆ $-$$ Funtabulous VISITCORPUSCHRISTITX.ORG 1 Bayfront Park 361-888-7469 www.harborplayhouse.com Box Office hours: Tues.–Sat. 10 am–6 pm. Call for performance schedule & times. $-$$$ Horses on the Beach American Bank Center 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-825-3500 www.artmuseumofsouthtexas.org Tues.–Sat. 10 am–5 pm Sun. 1–5 pm ◆ $ 8 Harbor Playhouse 16562 SPID, Park Road 22 South of Bob Hall Pier 361-949-4944 www.horsesonthebeachcorpus.com Call for ride schedule ◆ $$$-$$$$ Harrison’s Landing-Boat Tours 108 Peoples St. T-Head 361-881-8503 www.harrisonslanding.net Call for hours of operation ◆ $ Hurricane Alley Waterpark 702 E. Port Ave. 361-883-WAVE (9283) www.hurricanealleycc.com Call for hours of operation ◆ $$ Instituto de Cultura Hispanica (Museum of Hispanic Culture) 1617 N. Chaparral St. 361-879-0336 www.culturahispanicacorpuschristi.org Tues.-Sat. 10 am-2 pm Free admission Karma Educational Cruises Lawrence St. T-Head 361-825-3460 floatingclassroom.tamu.edu ◆ $-$$ Learn to Sail Texas 505 S. Alameda St. Ste. 535 361-510-1540 www.learntosailtexas.com ◆ $$$$ 361-749-5246 ◆ $ Mustang Island State Park 1609 State Hwy 361 361-749-5246 ◆ $ 5858 SPID, Suite 21 (In Sunrise Mall) 361-994-1111 Call for hours of operation ◆ $-$$ Padre Island National Seashore Funtrackers Family Fun Center Schlitterbahn Corpus Christi 9605 SPID 361-937-9400 www.funtrackers.com Call for hours of operation ◆ $-$$$ Gulf Coast Racing – Bet by the Bay 5302 Leopard St. 361-289-9333 www.gulfcoastracetrack.com Wed. – Sun. 11 am-11 pm ◆ $-$$$ 20402 Park Rd. 22 361-949-8068 ◆ $ 14353 Commodores Dr. www.schlitterbahn.com SegCity Segway Tours 403 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-563-4050 www.segcity.com/corpus Call for hours of operation ◆ $$-$$$ SAVE MONEY BY… PURCHASING A STAY & PLAY ATTRACTIONS SAVINGS PASS ON VISITCORPUSCHRISTITX.ORG 9 Selena Museum 5410 Leopard St. 361-289-9013 Mon.–Fri. 10 am–noon, 1–4 pm ◆ $ South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center 8545 S. Staples St. 361-852-2100 www.stxbot.org Open year-round (closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Eve & Day), 9 am–6 pm ◆ $ Texas Flyboard 2802 N. Shoreline Blvd. 855-99GOFLY ◆ $$$$ Texas State Aquarium 2710 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-881-1200 www.texasstateaquarium.org Open year-round (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas), 9 am–5 pm (6 pm in summer) ◆ $$ Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center 1809 N. Chaparral St. www.asianculturesmuseum.org ◆ $ Texas Surf Museum 309 N. Water St. (in Water St. Market) 361-888-7873 www.texassurfmuseum.com Open Mon.-Thurs. 10 am – 7 pm Fri.-Sat. 10 am – 10 pm Sun. 11 am – 5pm ◆ Free admission Treasure Island Golf & Game 14041 SPID 361-949-1769 Call for hours of operation ◆ $ USS Lexington Museum on the Bay Bird Island Basin, Padre Island National Seashore 800-793-7471 www.worldwinds.net $$$ - $$$$ FUN & FREE Bayfront Park & Fountain Along Shoreline Blvd. from Resaca St. to Power Street A great spot to play and relax on the Bayfront, this area includes an interactive splash fountain that sprays illuminated, colorful water beams. Enjoy the water view with brickstoned walkways and shaded seating areas with a refreshing view along Corpus Christi Bay. Cole Park The 43-acre park along Ocean Drive offers a spectacular view. Enjoy the newly renovated Kid’s Place playground and Skate Park. Free summer concerts on Thurs. and movies on Fri. evenings. Corpus Christi First 361-882-2363 www.corpuschristifirst.com The FIRST weekend of EVERY month is full of excitement for people to embark, explore, and enjoy Corpus Christi – ArtWalk, Marina Market Days, Harbor Bridgewalk. First Friday ArtWalk First Friday of the month 5:30-9:00 pm La Retama Park, Downtown Corpus Christi and S.E.A. District artists of all kinds, food vendors, live music, kid’s art activities, etc. fill the park with fun. Art galleries, museums, shops and venues around downtown also open up their doors every month for ArtWalkers. 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-888-4873 800-LADY LEX www.usslexington.com Open year-round, 9 am–5 pm (6 pm in the summer) ◆ $-$$ Heritage Park Whataburger Field First Saturday of the month 9 am-4 pm La Retama Park Embark on Market Days featuring many unique and local vendors, activities and more. 734 E. Port Ave. 361-561-HOOK www.cchooks.com Minor League Baseball: April - September ◆ $-$$ 10 Worldwinds Windsurfing 1581 N. Chaparral St. 361-826-3410 Free admission Market Days Harbor Bridgewalk First Sunday of the month 8:30 am Harbor Bridge Jog, run or walk over the Harbor Bridge as you overlook beautiful Corpus Christi Bay! Covering a two mile distance, this trip and the view are sure to be enjoyed. 11 Corpus Christi Marina 361-826-3980 Called the “T-Heads” and “L-Head” by locals, the nationally recognized marina hosts private yachts, sightseeing boats, water sport rentals and waterside restaurants. Buy freshly caught shrimp right off the boats, and enjoy the Sailboat Regatta on Wednesday evenings. Downtown Seawall Along Shoreline Blvd. is an impressive waterfront wall and promenade. Bicycle, sightsee, jog or stroll along the 1.5 mile seawall. Enjoy Corpus Christi Bay on McGee Beach, rest in one of the Miradores del Mar, or take a “Journey Through Our Solar System,” an exhibit along the Downtown Seawall. Harbor Bridge The second tallest bridge in Texas spans the port and connects North Beach to the Downtown area. The newly lit Harbor Bridge is a spectacle to see, and the only one of its kind. With 950 choreographed LED lights, this is a phenomenal nighttime light show brightening the Corpus Christi coastline. Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Hatchling Release Turtle Hotline: 361-949-7163 or 361-949-8068. Padre Island National Seashore at the end of Park Road 22. Witness the endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles make a beeline for the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, during scheduled turtle releases from April through August. Call the Turtle Hotline for the next scheduled release. Selena Memorial: Mirador de la Flor Shoreline Blvd. at Peoples Street T-Head A life-size bronze statue and painted white rose monument dedicated to honor the late Corpus Christi Tejano singer, Selena Quintanilla-Perez. Ocean Drive A seven-mile scenic waterfront drive lined with stately homes, parks and walking paths. Port of Corpus Christi The sixth largest deep-water port in the United States features the Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center meeting/banquet facility and offers views of the Harbor Bridge and Corpus Christi Ship Channel. South Texas Music Walk of Fame 309 N. Water Street (in WaterStreet Market) The hand-crafted ceramic stars of the South Texas Walk of Fame pay a tribute to the music icons who call South Texas their home. The Watergardens 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. A scenic rest area with dancing fountains on the grounds of the American Bank Center. ARTS & CULTURE ENTERTAINMENT Art Center of Corpus Christi 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-825-3500 www.artmuseumofsouthtexas.org Catch some live music at great venues around Downtown Corpus Christi. Superstars and legends have stops planned in Corpus Christi this year. To find out more about the big names making their way to Corpus Christi visit the events calendar at www.visitcorpuschristitx.org. Aurora Arts Theatre American Bank Center 100 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-884-6406 www.artcentercc.org Art Museum of South Texas 5635 Everhart Rd. 361-857-9700 www.auroraartstheatre.com Ballet Nacional 361-854-6528 www.balletnacionalcc.org Broadway Series 800-714-5331 www.americanbankcenter.com Corpus Christi Ballet 361-882-4588 www.corpuschristiballet.com The Cathedral Concert Series 361-888-7444 www.goccn.org/diocese/ccs Corpus Christi Concert Ballet 361-854-7969 www.coastalbendballet.org Corpus Christi Symphony 361-882-4091 www.ccsymphony.org Harbor Playhouse 1 Bayfront Park 361-888-7469 www.harborplayhouse.com Instituto de Cultura Hispanica Museum of Hispanic Culture 1617 N. Chaparral 361-879-0336 www.culturahispanicacorpuschristi.org 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-826-4700 Brewster Street Icehouse 1724 N. Tancahua St. 361-884-BREW Huntington Square 6537 S. Staples St. Gattitown, Dollar Tree, Hallmark, Jason’s Deli, etc. Lamar Park 3850 S. Alameda St. Julian Gold, Chico’s, Talbots, Pilar, Ann Taylor Loft, JoS A. Bank Clothier, etc. Kohls Shopping Center 5626 Saratoga Blvd. Kohls, Petco, Starbucks, Hu Dat Noodle House, Scoopz Frozen Yogurt Moore Plaza 5425 SPID PetSmart, Marshalls, Stein Mart, Kirklands, Old Navy, Target, Hobby Lobby, Mardel, etc. Cassidy’s Irish Pub Promenade Center 601 N. Water St. 361-879-0534 1220 Airline Rd. Toys R Us, Boot Barn, Bamboo Garden, Origami Restaurant Concrete Street Amphitheater Regal Plaza 700 Concrete St. 361-884-8085 Dr. Rockits Blues Bar 709 N. Chaparral St. 361-884-7634 5017 Saratoga Blvd. La Playa, Southern Charm, L’Vue Boutique, etc. The Shops at La Palmera Executive Surf Club 4938 S. Staples St. TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Jared the Galleria of Jewlery Havana Club UNIQUE SHOPPING 309 N. Water St. 361-884-7873 500 N. Water St. 361-882-5552 House of Rock 511 Starr St. 361-882-7625 SHOPPING MALLS La Palmera 5488 SPID (at Staples) 361-991-5718 Newly renovated, offering over 100 shops & eateries – Dillards, JCPenney, Macy’s, PF Changs, etc. Sunrise Mall Antique Row 4333 S. Alameda St. A collection of antique shops all in a row. Bleu Frog Mercantile 1710 S. Alameda St. Just like the old fashion Mercantile with antiques, gifts, specialty items, etc. Codi’s Crafts and Collectibles 5828 McArdle Rd. Multi-dealer shop, hand-crafted,antiques, collectibles, jewelry, woods, diecast, etc. Gatherings 3744 S. Alameda St. Pandora, Vera Bradley,Consuela, Gifts for all occasions 5858 SPID (at Airline) Burlington Coat Factory, Sears Threads Consignment SHOPPING CENTERS Water Street Market Carmel Village 4100 S. Staples at Carmel Parkway Bealls, Wallbangers, Tuesday Morning, etc. 5706 McArdle Rd. Fun, fashionable and trendy 309 N. Water St. Eclectique Gifts & More, Texas Surf Museum, Gold Bug, Coffee Waves, Water Street Restaurants, etc. Crossroads 5830 McArdle Rd. Cottage-style boutique shops, Benjamin’s Surf Shop, Berry’s Jewelers, Thai Cottage Restaurant Gulfway Shopping Center 6000 SPID CATO, Jason’s Deli, Red Wing Shoes, Sprouts Farmers Market 12 13 SOUVENIR SHOPS Cathy’s Boutique & Gifts (at Harrison’s Landing) 108 Peoples St. T-Head 361-881-8503 Ocean Treasures 14049 SPID 361-949-7558 Al Kruse Tennis Center 502 King St. 361-883-6942 (Municipal) Corpus Christi Athletic Club 2101 Airline Rd. 361-992-7100 14514 SPID 361-949-9368 H-E-B Tennis Center 1520 W. Shely St. 361-882-6013 (Municipal) Treasures on the Beach GOLF Padre Islander 2818 E. Surfside Blvd. 361-881-9883 SPORTS Minor League Baseball Corpus Christi Hooks Whataburger Field 734 E. Port Ave. 361-561-HOOK Season: April – September NAHL Hockey Corpus Christi IceRays 361-814-PUCK American Bank Center Arena www.goicerays.com Season: December – March Intercollegiate Sports Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islanders Mens/Womens NCAA Division I 361-825-BALL www.goislanders.com FAST FACTS… The Harbor Bridge is illuminated with 950 LED colored lights. 14 TENNIS Lozano Golf Center 4401 Old Brownsville Rd. 361-826-8016 (Municipal) Northshore Country Club 801 East Broadway Ave., Portland 361-643-1546 (Semi-Private) Palmilla Beach Golf Club Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course 265 Palm Island Dr., Port Aransas 361-749-3628 www.palmillabeach.com (Semi-Private) Oso Beach Golf Course 5601 South Alameda St. 361-826-8010 (Municipal) Funtrackers Family Fun Center 9605 SPID 361-937-9400 (Miniature Golf ) Treasure Island Golf & Games 14049 SPID 361-949-1769 (Miniature Golf ) WHERE TO STAY ICON KEY POOL PETS BREAKFAST SHUTTLE RESTAURANT WATER VIEW DOWNTOWN/ SHORELINE BLVD. & OCEAN DRIVE 4343 Ocean Dr. 361-225-3946 ◆ 888-729-7245 www.corpuschristibeachhotels.com Bayshore Inn Omni Corpus Christi Hotel 4349 Ocean Dr. 361-852-2126 Knights Inn Ocean Drive 900 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-887-1600 800-THE-OMNI www.omnihotels.com Best Western Marina Grand 300 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-883-5111 www.marinagrandhotel.com Bayfront Inn Corpus Christi 601 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-883-7271 ◆ 800-456-2293 www.bayfrontinncc.com Budget Inn & Suites 801 S. Shoreline Blvd. 361-884-2485 ◆ 888-493-2950 www.budgetinnandsuitescc.com Holiday Inn - Downtown Marina 707 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-882-1700 www.holidayinn.com Super 8 Bayfront Corpus Christi 411 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-884-4815 800-800-8000 www.super8.com V Boutique Hotel 701 N. Water St. 2nd Floor 361-883-9200 www.vhotelcc.com NORTH BEACH Beachcomber Cottages 4601 Gulf Breeze Blvd. 361-834-1481 www.corpuschristi-hotel.com Emerald Beach Hotel VISITCORPUSCHRISTITX.ORG 1102 S. Shoreline Blvd. 361-883-5731 800-HOLIDAY www.hotelemeraldbeach.com 16 Hotel Corpus Christi Bayfront 601 N. Water St. 361-882-8100 ◆ 800-688-0334 www.ccbayfront.com Days Inn Corpus Christi Beach 4302 Surfside Blvd. 361-882-3297 ◆ 800-329-7466 www.daysinn.com Gulf Beach II 3500 E. Surfside Blvd. 361-882-3500 ◆ 800-882-3502 www.gulfbeachii.com MUST DO… WATCH THE ENDANGERED KEMP’S RIDLEY SEA TURTLES BE RELEASED INTO THE GULF OF MEXICO AT PADRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE APRIL THROUGH AUGUST. 17 Knights Inn Hampton Inn & Suites Quality Inn & Suites on the Beach Holiday Inn - Airport 3615 Timon Blvd. 361-883-4411 ◆ 800-883-0424 www.knightsinn.com 3202 Surfside Blvd. 361-883-7456 ◆ 800-228-5151 www.qualityinn.com/hotel/tx734 Radisson - Beach Hotel 3200 Surfside Blvd. 361-883-9700 ◆ 800-333-3333 www.radisson.com Regency Inn 3101 Surfside Blvd. 361-887-1010 IH 37-AIRPORT Best Western - Garden Inn 11217 IH 37 361-241-6675 ◆ 800-528-1902 www.bestwesterntexas.com Comfort Inn & SuitesCalallen 3838 Hwy 77 361-241-6363 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/tx542 Days Inn - Corpus Christi Airport 901 Navigation Blvd. 361-888-8599 ◆ 800-233-3297 www.daysinn.com Econolodge 849 Lantana St. 361-883-7400 www.econolodge.com Hampton Inn Northwest 11233 IH 37 361-241-9300 800-HAMPTON www.hamptoninn.com 18 917 N. Navigation Blvd. 361-884-4444 www.hamptoninn.com 5549 Leopard St. 361-289-5100 800-HOLIDAY www.holidayinn.com Holiday Inn Express - Calallen 13425 Brookhaven Dr. 361-242-3330 www.hiexpress.com Holiday Inn Express - Navigation 929 Navigation Blvd. 361-883-2900 www.hiexpress.com Howard Johnson 6301 IH 37 361-826-5100 www.hojo.com La Quinta North 5155 IH 37 361-888-5721 ◆ 800-531-5900 www.lq.com La Quinta Inn & Suites Northwest 10446 IH 37 at McKenzie 361-241-4245 ◆ 800-753-3757 www.lq.com La Quinta Inn & Suites Airport 546 SPID 361-299-2600 www.lq.com Motel 6 - Northwest 845 Lantana St. 361-289-9397 ◆ 800-466-8356 www.motel6.com 19 Plaza Inn Hotel 2021 NPID 361-289-8200 www.plazainnhotels.com Red Roof Inn & Suites 3030 Buffalo St. 361-888-7663 www.redroofcorpus.com Rodeway Inn 5224 IH 37 &Navigation Blvd. 361-883-6161 ◆ 800-424-6423 www.choicehotels.com Super 8 902 N. Navigation Blvd. 361-888-8333 www.super8.com Travelodge Airport 910 Corn Products Rd. 361-289-5666 ◆ 800-578-7878 www.travelodge.com SPID/CENTRAL Best Western/Paradise Inn 6301 SPID 361-992-3100 ◆ 800-528-1234 www.bestwestern.com Candlewood Suites 5014 Crosstown Expressway 361-853-3413 888-CANDLEWOOD www.candlewoodsuites.com Comfort Suites Central 538 SPID 361-299-2266 www.choicehotels/hotel/tx842 Comfort Suites Near Texas A&M University 1814 Ennis Joslin Rd. 361-991-7100 800-4CHOICE www.comfortsuites.com Country Inn & Suites 5209 Blanche Moore Dr. 361-985-8395 800-426-7688 www.countryinns.com Courtyard by Marriott 5133 Flynn Parkway 361-808-8400 www.marriot.com Days Inn & Suites 3925 SPID 361-225-2500 www.daysinn.com Embassy Suites 4337 SPID 361-853-7899 800-EMBASSY www.embassysuites.com Extended Stay Deluxe 6218 S. Staples St. 361-991-1967 www.extendedstayhotels.com Fairfield Inn 5217 Blanche Moore Dr. 361-985-8393 800-228-2800 20 6773 SPID 361-985-8888 www.corpuschristi.place.hyatt.com La Quinta South 6225 SPID 361-991-5730 800-531-5900 www.lq.com Motel 6 Corpus Christi East 1442 SPID 361-854-3400 800-527-1133 www.hawthorn.com Holiday Inn Express 5213 Oakhurst Dr. 361-857-7772 www.hiexpresscc.com Homewood Suites 5201 Crosstown Expressway 361-854-1331 ◆ 800-225-5466 www.homewood.com www.marriott.com/TownePlaceSuites OPENING SUMMER 2014 Value Place 1026 SPID 361-852-9292 www.valueplace.com Wind Water Hotel Corpus Christi 1901 NPID 866-539-0036 www. windwater-hotel-corpuschristi. magnusonhotels.com PADRE ISLAND Red Roof Inn Best Western on the Island 6805 SPID 361-992-9222 800-RED-ROOF www.redroof.com Hilton Garden Inn 6717 SPID 361-991-8200 www.corpuschristi.hgi.com TownePlace Suites 8202 SPID 361-991-8858 800-466-8356 www.motel6.com Hawthorn Suites WHAT TO LOOK FOR… SEASHELLS ON THE BEACH IN THE EARLY MORNING. Hyatt Place Residence Inn by Marriott 5229 Blanche Moore Dr. 361-985-1113 800-331-3131 www.residenceinn.com Staybridge Suites 5201 Oakhurst Dr. 361-857-7766 www.staybridgecc.com Springhill Suites 4331 SPID 361-851-2000 www.marriott.com/SpringHillSuites Sun Suites Hotel 5142 Oakhurst Dr. 361-851-1200 866-SUNSUITES www.sunsuites.com 14050 SPID 361-949-2300 www.bwontheisland.com Comfort Suites 15209 Windward Dr. 361-949-1112 800-4CHOICE www.corpuschristibeachhotels.com Hampton Inn on the Island 14430 SPID 361-949-9777 www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham 15201 Windward Dr. 361-949-2400 www.hawthorn.com/hotel/33828 Holiday Inn Beach Hotel 15202 Windward Dr. 361-949-8041 888-949-8041 www.corpuschristibeachhotels.com 21 Port Royal Ocean Resort & Conference Center 6317 State Hwy 361 361-749-5011 800-242-1034 www.port-royal.com Mustang Towers 6109 State Hwy 361 361-749-6212 www.portaransas-texas.com/ mustang-towers.php Seagull Condos CONDOMINIUMS Holiday Inn Beach Hotel 15202 Windward Dr. 361-949-8041 888-949-8041 www.corpuschristibeachhotels.com Condos on the Beach at a Hotel Price 3938 Surfside Blvd. 361-834-1481 www.corpuschristi-hotel.com Condovia Beach of Corpus Christi 6649 Seacomber Dr. 361-749-4191 www.seagullcondos.com Sandpiper Condos 6745 Seacomber Dr. 361-749-6251 www.sandpiperportaransas.com The Mayan Princess Condominiums 7537 State Hwy 361 361-749-5183 800-662-8907 www.themayanprincess.com Surfside Condos 3938 Surfside Blvd. 361-425-4623 www.condoviabeach.com 15005 Windward Dr. 361-949-8128 800-548-4585 www.surfsidecondos.com El Constante Villa Del Sol 14802 Windward Dr. 361-949-7088 800-365-7693 www.elconstante.com 3938 Surfside Blvd. 361-883-9748 www.villa-delsol.com RENTAL PROPERTIES Palm Bay Rental Management 361-949-1055 www.pipalmbay.com Puente Vista 14300 Aloha St. #125 361-949-7006 www.multi-rentals.com The Rental Management Co. 361-949-9050 800-580-9050 www.rentalmgmt.com Texas Coastal Vacations 6021 State Hwy 361 361-749-6257 www.gulfshorescondo.com Gulfstream Condos 14810 Windward Dr. 361-949-8061 800-542-7368 www.gulfstreamcondos.com Island House Condos 15340 Leeward Dr. 361-949-8166 800-333-8806 www.ccislandhouse.com Mustang Island Beach Club 6275 State Hwy 361 361-749-5446 www.ccislandhouse.com BED & BREAKFAST Dos Vaqueros Hwy. 77 South (Rooke Ranch) Refugio, TX 361-543-4905 www.dosvaqueros.com Fortuna Bay 15405 Fortuna Bay Dr. #12 361-949-7554 Knolle Farm & Ranch 13016 FM 70, Sandia, TX 361-547-2546 www.knolle.com Laguna Shores Village 3828 Laguna Shores Rd. 361-937-6035 www.lagunashorevillage.com Lake Corpus Christi State Park IH 37 exit #34 Hwy 359 to Park Rd. 25, Mathis 361-547-2635 www.stateparks.com Marina Village 229 NAS Dr. 361-937-2560 866-225-1013 www.texascoastalvacations.com Mustang Island State Park RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS Padre Balli County Park Colonia Del Rey Gulf Shores Condos Labonte Park (Camp only, permit required) IH 37 exit #16 at Nueces River 361-826-3461 State Hwy 361 361-749-5246 www.stateparks.com Park Rd. 22, 5 mi. south of JFK Causeway 361-949-8121 www.nuecesbeachparks.com 1717 Waldron Rd. 361-937-2435 800-580-2435 www.corpuschristirvresorts.com Padre Island National Seashore Goose Island State Park Padre Palms RV Park Park Rd. 13, 10 mi. north of Rockport 361-729-2858 www.tpwd.state.tx.us Gulfway RV Park 7436 SPID 361-991-0106 I.B. Magee Beach Park North end of Mustang Island 361-749-6117 Lake Corpus Christi KOA RV & Cabins 101 County Rd, 371 Mathis, TX IH 37 exit #47 361-547-5201 800-562-8601 Park Rd. 22, 11 mi. south of JFK Causeway 361-949-8068 131 Skipper Lane 361-937-2125 www.gocampingamerica.com/ padrepalms Puerto Del Sol RV Park 5100 Timon 361-882-5373 www.corpuschristirvresorts.com Shady Grove RV 2919 Waldron Rd. 361-937-1314 Surfside RV & Resort 1820 South 11th St. Port Aransas 361-749-2208 888-565-5929 www.surfsiderv.com SAVE TIME! BOOK YOUR TRIP, ACCOMMODATIONS AND ATTRACTIONS TICKETS AT VisitCorpusChristiTX.org 22 23 DOWNTOWN & NORTH BEACH MUSTANG & PADRE ISLANDS Gu lfsp Se agu ll B lvd Su r fs ide Blv d Burleso n St Bur les on Mesquite St sti Be a Taylor St Starr St 20 SchPeoples St atzell lvd ne B Lawrence St T-Head 29 L Head 32 Kinney t ter S S Sho N Wa Laredo St Agnes St 21 lley al St aparr N Ch 16 17 18 Peoples St T-Head 25 26 27 N Sh er’s A 31 23 24 oreli Lawre nce Willia ms 28 John Sarta in St Blvd Upper Broadway 30 Twigg St Copp 286 15 1 reline 13 N Carancahua St N Staples St N Tancahua St 37 11 12 14 Ch ri lvd eB St NP 9 4 19 Corpus Christi Bayfront Seawall Mann St To Airpor t 20 N Water Beldon St 10 2 NS ge Sur fsid Brid ite St Mesqu 22 y ort A ve wa vd eline Bl N Shor ad ahua St 7 N Tanc Resaca St N Ch 9 r St St Hughes Bro Co rpus Christi Bay 15 14 16 13 17 11 12 19 21 18 Brewste 3 23 4 10 8 N Port Ave 8 us r 5 St aparral 7 st Ha rbo r 6 Harbor Dr 1 Exit to North Beach 2 Co rp F en Av Port of Co rpus Christi We l ort ate Navigation Blvd 6 sta gep akw ue Texaco St Brid Bre ho reli ne Market St Elm Coa St ch wa lk 181 5 Ave VisitCorpusChristiTX.org | 800.766.BEACH VisitCorpusChristiTX.org | 800.766.BEACH 3 ray 33 Coleman St Furman Ave Hancock Ave Buford St Santa Craig St Fe S Morgan Ave t t th S abe Eliz St 3rd t an rs S Aye e Oc 22 23 Dr 1 Funtrackers Family Fun Center 2 Bluff’s Landing Marina 3 Treasure Island Golf & Games 4 Schlitterbahn Corpus Christi 5 Packery Channel Nature Park 6 Mustang Island State Park 7 Newport Pass Beach 8North Packery Beach (JP Luby Surf Park) 9 Packery Channel & Jetties 10 South Packery Beach 11 Michael Ellis Beach & Seawall 24 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Padre Island Surf Camp Whitecap Beach Nueces County Briscoe King Pavilion Padre Balli Park Bob Hall Pier Natural Beach Horses on the Beach Padre Island National Seashore Bird Island Basin Worldwinds Windsurfing Malaquite Visitor Center Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Releases 1 Corpus Christi Bayfront Seawall 2 North Beach 3 USS Lexington Museum on the Bay 4 Texas State Aquarium 5 Harbor Bridge 6Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center 7 Whataburger Field 8 Hurricane Alley Waterpark 9 Brewster Street Ice House 10Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History 11 VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER 800-766-BEACH Shoreline Blvd. at Fitzgerald St. 12 Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures 13 Harbor Playhouse 14 Corpus Christi Water Gardens 15 Art Museum of South Texas 16 Selena Auditorium 17 American Bank Center 18 Heritage Park 34 35 19Instituto de Cultura Hispanica ( Museum of Hispanic Culture ) 20 La Retama Park ( ArtWalk ) 21 Bayfront Park & Fountain 22 Concrete Street Amphitheater 23 Harbor Ferry 24 Harrison’s Landing - Boat Tours 25 Selena Memorial - Mirador del Flor 26 Fun Time Rentals 27 SegCity Segway Tours 28Water Street Market ••Executive Surf Club Texas Surf Museum 29 Art Center of Corpus Christi 30 Centennial House 31 Blucher Park 32 Sherrill Park & WWII Veteran’s Memorial 33 McGee Beach 34 Cole Park 35 Corpus Christi Skate Park S.E.A. District ( Sports, Entertainment, & Arts ) Boat Tours 25 VisitCorpusChristiTX.org 800.766.BEACH BAY AREA MAP Gregory To Sinton Aransas Pass 361 To San Antonio Portland 37 35 361 Calallen 624 35 To Rockport Fulton 35 361 1 1069 Nueces Bay Ingleside 181 Redfish Bay 2725 Free Ferry Boat 361 Harbor Bridge vig 44 6 Oc ea Blu ff 17 Flo ur PR22 JF K Newport Pass Shore Packery Channel Whitecap Padre Island National Seashore rd 18 PR22 Access Rd 3A dwa s 361 Win Laguna Madre Aqu ariu Lag hes 361 Whitecap Access Rd 4 eac lf B Gu Mustang Island State Park Access Rd 3 s Wa ldr on Flour Bluff una lvd yo S Staples St d e l Oso Ca 14 nB y ewa us 2444 tow Isla nd 358 Ca 1Hazel Bazemore County Park-Hawk Watch Platform 2 Corpus Christi International Airport 3 Port of Corpus Christi 4 Lozano Golf Center 5 Del Mar College 6 Lamar Park 7 Cabaniss Field Sports Complex 8 Corpus Christi Natatorium 9 La Palmera Mall 10 Oso Beach Golf Course 11 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 12 Selena Museum 13 Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge 14South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center 15 Naval Air Station ( NAS ) 16 Corpus Christi Army Depot 17 Funtrackers Family Fun Center 18 Schlitterbahn Corpus Christi Yor k 16 lf o fM ex ico d Access Rd 2 Gu Blv Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Rod To Kingsville ga 15 Oso Bay t ato S.P .I.D . ield s ple Sta d ng rt rha Eve We be rR d Kos tor yR Sar Firs Holl 11 13 slin 8 43 r 10 Ennis Jo 7 nD 9 sta d Mu le R mit Ard yz 358 Mc Dim Dr enw ood Gre Fe nta da les me tap Ala SS S.P .I.D . ge rid D B Corpus Christi Bay r Sa 5 d od 286 361 nD Rd d ea Old le vil ns row Morgan Ave Blv Oc 4 358 Access Rd 1A Access Rd 1 Bay Beach y win dF Bald Visitor Information Center Airline Rd 2 S Staples Alameda Agnes Rd 44 Lipan e Leopard St Sh ore lin 12 Caldwell Pier 3 Port adw ay Bro r Rd Port Aransas Ingleside on the Bay Bay Beach n 37 To Robstown atio N Ba uece yB s lvd Up River Exp St Aye rs pard N.A .S. D Na Leo Crosstown 77 Access Rd 5 Bob Hall Pier Access Rd 6 My Directions: WANT MORE? VISIT OUR WEBSITE, BIRDING 26 KAYAKING FISHING BEACH visitcorpuschristitx.org FOR ALL THE DETAILS! 27 WHICH BEACH IS FOR YOU? WHICH BEACH IS FOR YOU? The Corpus Christi Coast boasts some of the most stunning stretches of waterfront you could hope to find. Experience the wonderful deep blue water, sun-drenched sand, and a great climate nearly year-round. With more than 100 miles of beaches, there is a beach for every personality. GULF BEACHES Mustang Island State Park Off of TX Hwy 361 361-749-5246 Families enjoy a serene environment at Mustang Island State Park. Fishing, camping, campfires and birding are popular at this State Park. Electrical and water hookups, picnic tables and barbecue grills; restrooms and shower facilities are also available. Newport Pass Beach Off of TX Hwy 361 Newport Pass Road Known for its stretch of open space, this beach is a great spot for outdoor activities, relaxing with friends, and all around family fun. Newport Pass Beach is a great place to set up a beach camp for the day. VISITCORPUSCHRISTITX.ORG Access off Windward Drive This family friendly beach is less crowded and perfect for children. The jetties provide great fishing, surfing, windsurfing and kiteboarding. This beach caters to both the family experience and the popular beach pastime of relaxing in the sun. Michael Ellis Beach (Padre Island Seawall) Access off Windward Drive Free Parking Stroll the one-mile long Seawall, and gaze at the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico. Short boarders are often spotted riding the waves at this popular beach. This group-friendly beach also features a large parking lot, rinse-off showers, restrooms, and accessible ramps. During peak beach days, beach rentals are often easily accessible along this stretch of beach. Whitecap Beach From Park Rd 22, turn East onto White Cap Boulevard A local favorite, Whitecap Beach is the perfect beach area to enjoy a sunset on a beach blanket or a sunrise stroll. This beach is perfect place if you are in the mood to escape. Nestled between two family friendly beaches, this section of beach is often roomy enough to get away from it all! Padre Balli Park/Bob Hall Pier North Packery Beach 15820 Park Rd 22 361-949-8121, Nueces County Known as a hot surf spot, North Packery is a popular area for active outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy volleyball, socializing, and barbecue gatherings here. Visitors are drawn to North Packery Beach not only to catch a wave, but also to cast a line for that big catch in the surf or off the newly formed jetties of Packery Channel. Bob Hall Pier is an ideal family friendly beach spot with a parking area, car-free zone and convenient picnic tables. The location, water depth, and abundance of fish species at Bob Hall Pier can make for an outstanding fishing experience. The pier also makes this beach a popular surf spot as well. Surfers enjoy riding the waves at this park or a campfire on the beach. Padre Balli Park offers campsites with all the amenities – cabanas, and a bath house for visitor convenience. (J.P. Luby Surf Park ) Off of TX Hwy 361, Zahn Road City Beach Operations 361-826-4188 28 South Packery Beach 29 Natural Beach Off of Park Rd. 22 South of Access Road 6 Newly designated, this beach is committed to preserving the natural integrity of the area by limiting the use of heavy equipment and maintenance including seaweed removal. This 1.6-mile stretch of beach caters to the nature-minded visitor, so sit back and enjoy the natural beauty of this beach as Mother Nature intended. Padre Island National Seashore 20420 Park Road 22 361-949-8068 Padre Island National Seashore consists of more than 130,000 acres of undeveloped dunes, grasslands and pristine, natural, sandy beaches. PINS, as called by locals, is the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the entire world! Home to the nesting Kemp’s ridley sea turtle each spring and summer; this stretch of beach represents Mother Nature at her best! It is perfect for the nature enthusiast. BAY BEACHES North Beach TX-35/ US-181, CC Beach exit Known for its calm waters, North Beach is the ideal beach for swimmers and children. Its northern stretch remains primitive and is a great, quiet place for a jog, a stroll through nature or a pleasant dog-walk. Enjoy the views of the nearby attractions! Winner of the Best Restored Beach Award by the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA). McGee Beach Shoreline Boulevard along Bayfront Seawall Because of its location along the Corpus Christi Bay, the calm water is virtually free of seaweed making this beach perfect for children. Concession stand/restaurant/rentals available; bring along a fishing rod and bait for fishing from the jetties. The seawall serves as an excellent view point of the water with accessible ramps to the beach. Convenient parking area available within walking distance of the beach. Awarded the Best Restored Beach Award by the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) MUST DO… Watch the endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles be released into the Gulf of Mexico at Padre Island National Seashore APRIL THROUGH AUGUST. 30 31 Festival Fun YEAR ROUND FUN STARTS HERE! I n Corpus Christi the fun and merriment of festivals happens year round. Locals love nothing better than celebrating art, history, culture and entertainment as a community and especially rolling out the red carpet for visitors to share in the excitement. On the first weekend of every month, downtown bustles with energy during Corpus Christi First. The event offers something for everyone with a full line-up of activities. Start on Friday morning by hopping on the Public Art Tram and taking a free tour of Corpus Christi’s artistic displays. Friday night delivers even more art and entertainment Local Recommendation… DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL IS RANKED ONE OF THE TOP 10 DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVALS IN THE US BY MSNBC. 32 as museums, galleries, and local shops open their doors during Art Walk. Spend Saturday shopping hand-made crafts at Market Days. Saturday night offers live music and the weekend wraps up on Sunday morning with a community walk across the Harbor Bridge. Every April, Corpus Christi celebrates its rich Spanish history with a buccaneer themed festival, Buc Days. With a full two week line-up, this culturally diverse event is a family favorite for all. Officially beginning with the mayor walking the plank into Corpus Christi Bay, Buc Days also includes a trail ride, pro rodeo, carnival, presentation of royalty and an illuminated night parade. Grab your mateys and join in the celebration. DID YA KNOW… THE FIRST WEEKEND OF EVERY MONTH IS CORPUS CHRISTI FIRST, a full weekend that includes Art Walk, Market Days, Music Walk and a Harbor Bridge Walk. 33 WHAT’S GOING ON CORPUS CHRISTI BRINGS A WHOLE NEW MEANING TO THE TERM “ENDLESS SUMMER” WITH FESTIVALS AND EVENTS HAPPENING ALL YEAR ROUND! BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE EVENTS CALENDAR AT WWW.VISITCORPUSCHRISTITX.ORG FOR UPDATED EVENT INFORMATION! JANUARY JULY ¿¿Corpus Christi First Weekend ¿¿New Year’s Day Harbor Bridge Walk ¿¿Nueces County Junior Livestock Show ¿¿Corpus Christi First Weekend ¿¿4th of July Big Bang Celebration ¿¿Weekly Bay Jammin’ Concert & Cinema Series FEBRUARY AUGUST ¿¿Corpus Christi First Weekend ¿¿Stage Door Canteen ¿¿Whooping Crane Festival ¿¿Kleberg Classic NCAA Baseball Tournament ¿¿TAMU-CC Homecoming ¿¿Corpus Christi First Weekend ¿¿Weekly Bay Jammin’ Concert & Cinema Series MARCH ¿¿Corpus Christi First Weekend ¿¿Annual Spring Break on the Coast Concert ¿¿St. Patrick’s Day Block Party at Cassidy’s Irish Pub ¿¿Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts ¿¿Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra ¿¿Blue Angels Wings Over Texas Air Show VISITCORPUSCHRISTITX.ORG APRIL 34 ¿¿Corpus Christi First Weekend ¿¿La Semana ¿¿Buccaneer Days (Trail Ride, Rodeo, Carnival) MAY ¿¿Corpus Christi First Weekend ¿¿Buccaneer Days Illuminated Night Parade ¿¿Beach to Bay Relay Marathon JUNE ¿¿Corpus Christi First Weekend ¿¿Water Street Market Music, Art & Surf Fest ¿¿Weekly Bay Jammin’ Concert & Cinema Series SEPTEMBER ¿¿Corpus Christi First Weekend ¿¿Conquer the Coast Bike Ride ¿¿Celebration of Flight Hawk Watch Festival OCTOBER ¿¿Corpus Christi First Weekend ¿¿Corpus Christi BikeFest ¿¿Texas Jazz Festival ¿¿Ziegfest Music Festival NOVEMBER ¿¿Corpus Christi First Weekend ¿¿Dia De Los Muertos Festival ¿¿Greek Festival ¿¿King Ranch Annual Ranch Hand Festival ¿¿Corpus Christi Challenge NCAA Basketball Tournament DECEMBER ¿¿Corpus Christi First Weekend ¿¿Art Museum of South Texas Christmas Tree Forest ¿¿The Nutcracker Ballet ¿¿Santa at La Palmera ¿¿Harbor Lights Festival & Illuminated Boat Parade 35 GET INTO NATURE WAVES, WINGS & WILDLIFE COME NATURAL FOR CORPUS CHRISTI! The variety of waterways, from open Gulf beaches to protected coves, make it attractive to enthusiasts of wind & waves. Thousands of anglers fish out waters of the Gulf of Mexico. South Texas ranches produce the ultimate hunting excursions with native game birds, deer, javelina and exotics. Or grab your binoculars and go birding in America’s Birdiest City! NATURE PARKS Blucher Park Blucher Street at Carrizo Street 361-826-3461 Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge Ennis Joslin Road at Nile Drive 361-826-3461 Hazel Bazemore County Park Farm-to-Market 624 at County Road 69 www.VisitCorpusChristi TX.org/birding AROUND THE AREA Fennessey Ranch & Conservation Center Bayside, 361-529-6600 www.fennesseyranch.com Welder Wildlife Refuge Hwy. N. 77, 7.5 miles north of Sinton 361-364-2643 www.welderwildlife.org Call for tour information. Free. Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Austwell, 361-286-3559 www.fws.gov/refuge/Aransas VISITCORPUSCHRISTITX.ORG BOOK A CERTIFIED WILDLIFE GUIDE! 36 With so many fishing and hunting guides, the Wildlife Guide Certification Program was designed and created to offer a quality outdoor experience to visitors. The only program of its kind, the Certification provides visitors with a well-rounded, educated Certified Wildlife Guide, who will leave the experience understanding and appreciating the wildlife and habitat of Corpus Christi and the Costal Bend. Off The Beaten Path… located on the south side of town, the South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center showcases beautiful blooms, a butterfly house and native plants and reptiles. 37 Fennessey Ranch 361-529-6600 Best, Randy Laguna Madre Sight Casters 361-533-2058 Black, Aubrey Baffin Bay Rod and Gun 361-205-0624 Black, Sally Baffin Bay Rod and Gun 361-205-0624 Chase, Beth 361-563-2147 Cochran, Kevin 361-688-3714 Coulston, Ron Ron's Guide Service 361-557-0555 Crofutt, Sally Fennessey Ranch 361-529-6600 Culberson, Jack Four Alarm Guide Service 361-813-4229 Dahl, Jeanie Fennessey Ranch 361-529-6600 Deacon, Sibyl King Ranch 361-592-8055 Garza, Noe Capt. Noe Garza Guide Service 361-991-0775 Girard, Len Captain Lens Fishing Guide Service 361-563-9806 38 Harmon, Chip El Pescador Guide Service 361-244-7714 Holden, Brian Redfish Lodge, Inc. 361-729-8100 Hopkins, Brent Ace in the Hole Guide Service 361-534-4007 Jackson, Cecil CK&R Rockport Charters 361-562-3327 Jones, Rick Back Bay Adventures 361-946-1895 Keeler, John Keeler Guide Service 361-362-7990 Kimball, Milton King Ranch 361-592-8055 Kocian, Billie Sport Fishing Texas 361-688-8859 Kocian, Mike Sport Fishing Texas 361-688-8859 Korth, Wilfred Barnhart Ranch & Nature Retreat 361-375-2824 Matthews, Chuck North Padre Boating Adventures 361-855-3474 McClure, Mike Mike's Exotic Reptile Adventures 361-230-4653 McCoy, Kevin Salazar, Efren Reel McCoy Guide Service 361-775-2027 SPI Kayak 956-525-0010 Schultz, Don McCune, Scott fishntexas.com 361-563-8862 Green Hornet Guide Service 361-790-9742 Nagel, Toni Schultz, Petra King Ranch 361-592-8055 Green Hornet Guide Service 361-790-9742 O'Dell, Mike A Fishing Fantasy Guide Service & Outfitters 361-438-1866 Shelton, Michael "Moon" Parker, Jeff Steele, Todd Port A Bay Charters 361-205-7707 Jeff Parker Images 512-378-3355 Thunderbird/Fennessey Ranches 281-578-6771 Pena, David 361-765-0388 Thomas, Dean Slowride Guide Services & Kayak Rentals 361-758-0463 Phillips, Lanny Tiger Net Fish Guide Service 432-349-0353 Thomas, Jennifer Slowride Guide Services & Kayak Rentals 361-758-0463 Poole, Joe Goin Coastal Kayak Charters 512-657-3372 Upton, Terry 361-774-5559 Pruitt, Joel Utley, Steve Redfish Lodge, Inc. 361-386-0414 Blue Heron Adventures 361-334-2336 Rand, Janelle Verburgt, Chad King Ranch 361-592-8055 Rockport Redrunner 361-463-6545 Rapstein, Barbara King Ranch 361-592-8055 Wehring, Lee Leeward Adventures 361-944-1315 Rockenbough, Anna Coleto Creek Park 903-316-4337 Wheeler, Russ Romeyn, Jackie Coastal Rod Bender 361-633-1288 Fish Tales 361-331-1423 ICON KEY Arzola, Margarito FISHING BIRDING HUNTING PHOTOGRAPHY WATCHING KAYAKING 39 The only true links-style course in Texas. An Arnold Palmer Signature Design Course. “One of the top 10 courses you can play in Texas” Golfweek Magazine 2011, 2012 and 2013 Home sites and Condominiums available. For more information visit palmillabeach.com p. 361.749.4653 40 41 WHERE TO EAT LOCAL DOWNTOWN RESTAURANTS Mesquite Street. Grill Aka Sushi 415 N Water St. // 361-882-8885 Backstreet Burger Co 711 Carancahua St. // 361-883-5920 Bleu Bistro 500 N. Water St. // 361-887-2121 Brewster Street Icehouse 1724 N. Tancahua St. 361-884-8857 1214 N. Chaparral St. // 361-883-6200 Republic of Texas 900 N. Water St. // 361-886-3513 Sea Wall Food & Spirits 520 S. Shoreline Blvd. // 361-726-3533 Sonja’s European Café & Bakery 424 N. Chaparral St. // 361-884-7774 326 N. Chaparral St. // 361-881-8889 414 Starr St. // 361-883-5432 Local Czech Mex Bakery & Café Thai Spice 523 N. Water St. // 361-883-8884 The Glass Pavilion at Omni Bayfront 711 N. Caranchua St.// 361-883-2253 Local Dos Comales Café Y Cantina 227 N. Water St. // 361-885-7702 Downtown Coffee Bar 601 N. Shoreline Blvd // 361-882-8100 900 N. Shoreline Blvd. // 361-887-1600 U&I Restaurant 309 S. Water St. // 361-883-3492 Vietnam 701 N. Water St. // 361-853-2682 Water Street Oyster Bar & Sushi 309 N. Water St. // 361-881-9448 622 N. Water St. // 361-883-1643 Water Street Seafood Co. Executive Surf Club 306 N. Chaparral St.// 361-884-7873 Whataburger by the Bay Harrison’s Landing 500 N Shoreline Blvd. // 361-561-1345 Sushibar Crawdaddy’s Downtown Grill Railroad Seafood Station Shoreline Sandwich Company Coffee Waves 320 William St. // 361-882-0865 VISITCORPUSCHRISTITX.ORG Pizza Kitchen at the House of Rock 511 Starr St. // 361-882-7625 Citrus Bayfront Restaurant 100 Shoreline Blvd. // 361-884-6406 309 N. Water St. // 361-882-8683 201 N. Shoreline Blvd. // 361-881-9925 108 Peoples St. T-Head 361-881-8503 Yin Yang Fandango & Tango Tea Room Hester’s Café NORTH BEACH 505 S. Water St. // 361-883-9123 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd. 361-885-8503 Joe’s Crab Shack Blackbeard’s On the Beach 317 E Surfside Blvd. // 361-884-1030 Lawrence Street T-Head 361-904-0227 La Bahia Restaurant Dot’Z 429 Schatzel St. // 361-888-6555 Landry’s Seafood Restaurant People Street T-Head// 361-882-6666 Lizardoz Sub & Pub Luciano’s Italian Restaurant 2835 N Shoreline Blvd. // 361-904-0630 218 N. Chaparral St. // 361-887-3593 42 224 N. Mesquite St. // 361-884-8870 121 S. Alameda St. // 361-882-3191 Fajitaville 221 S. Hotel Place // 361-888-5554 Pier 99 2822 N. Shoreline Blvd. // 361-887-0764 Yo Philly Cheese Steaks & Subs 3314 Surfside Boulevard 361-452-8750 43 CENTRAL Coffee Waves 5738 S Alameda St. // 361-986-0481 Acapulco Restaurant 1133 Airline Rd. // 361-994-7274 Aka Japanese 5301 Everhart Rd. // 361-851-9191 Andy’s Country Kitchen 5802 S. Staples St.// 361-993-0251 Applebee’s 6662 S. Staples St. // 361-985-6474 1220 Airline Rd. // 361-993-7993 5922 S. Staples St.// 361-992-1291 Bibeau’s Soup-Er Bowl 4506 Baldwin Blvd // 361-883-4207 Bill Miller Bar-B-Q 4940 Leopard St. // 361-881-8817 Bill Miller Bar-B-Q 4946 Ayers St. // 361-852-0818 BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Black Diamond Oyster Bar Boat n Net 4808 Kostoryz Rd. // 361-854-2842 Buffalo Wild Wings 2001 SPID // 361-814-9464 Buffalo Wings & Rings 5638 Saratoga Blvd #100 // 361-442-2285 Buffet King 4951 Ayers St. // 361-356-1288 2319 Morgan Ave. // 361-884-8372 Carino’s Italian 1652 SPID // 361-854-7373 Catfish Charlie’s 5830 McArdle Rd #12 // 361-993-0363 Cheddar’s Casual Cafe 5855 SPID// 361-906-0700 Chili’s Bar & Grill 5542 SPID// 361-994-0010 44 4810 Kostoryz Rd. // 361-852-7281 4650 Corona Dr. // 361-808-8881 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Jason’s Deli On The Border Mexican Café 6000 S. Staples St. // 361-980-8300 5117 SPID // 361-992-9662 Jason’s Deli Origami Japenese Cuisine & Sushi Bar Katz 21 Steak & Spirits 5702 Spohn Dr. // 361-884-1221 K-Bob’s Steakhouse 1702 US Hwy 181 // 361-643-3600 Five Guys Burgers and Fries 5425 SPID// 361-993-5552 Kiko’s 5514 Everhart Rd. // 361-991-1211 La Playa 7118 SPID// 361-980-3909 Frank’s Spaghetti House 2724 Leopard St. // 361-882-0075 La Playa 4201 SPID// 361-853-4282 Freebirds World Burritos 5425 SPID// 361-906-0970 La Playa 5017 Saratoga // 361-986-0089 Fuddruckers 1949 SPID// 361-857-0808 Logan’s Roadhouse 5057 SPID// 361-906-0123 Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 6646 S Staples St. // 361-452-1914 Longhorn Steak & Ale 4307 S. Alameda St. // 361-992-7731 LongHorn Steakhouse 5488 SPID// 361-906-0422 Golden Corral 5901 SPID// 361-814-7300 Luby’s Cafeteria 5730 Saratoga Blvd. // 361-992-3262 Green Papaya Restaurant 4455 SPID // 361-851-0644 Mac’s Barbeque 4654 Alameda St. // 361-993-2233 Grimaldi’s Pizzeria 5488 SPID // 361-980-8600 McAlister’s Deli 5801 Saratoga Blvd. // 361-991-6000 Guero Tacos and Burger 5630 Saratoga Blvd. // 361-986-0845 Hamlin Pharmacy & Fountain 3801 S. Staples St. // 361-853-7303 1710 S. Alameda St.// 361-885-0558 Hooters 4551 SPID// 361-854-9464 Hu Dat Oriental Restaurant 1522 Wildcat Dr. // 361-643-7823 Hu Dat House of Noodle 2390 Hwy 361 // 361-775-1593 IHOP Imperial Café 5025 SPID// 361-980-0023 Eddies Restaurant & Bakery Hester’s Café 1124 Ayers St. // 361-904-0425 Joe’s Crab Shack 5633 SPID// 361-980-1000 7202 SPID// 361-992-2432 Café Maya 3404 SPID// 361-855-6096 Ghengis Grill 5037 SPID // 361-985-1600 Nuevo Café 5202 SPID// 361-814-5535 1416 Airline Rd. // 361-992-4649 D’Noodle House 5230 Kostoryz Rd. // 361-851-2864 Beamer’s Sports Grill 4307 Saratoga Blvd. // 361-855-7675 Enrique’s Restaurant 6335 SPID// 361-992-6671 Bamboo Garden Dickey’s Barbeque Pit 4214 S. Alameda St. // 361-992-1400 B & J’s Pizza 4229 SPID// 361-855-1778 Drunk’n Noodlez Asian 6691 SPID// 361-906-1999 B & J’s Pizza Cracker Barrel Old Country Store IHOP 2037 SPID// 361-993-5535 Miller’s Bar-B-Que 2233 Airline Rd. // 361-993-5534 Mole 6042 SPID // 361-334-6081 Montana Mike’s Steakhouse 6542 S. Staples St. // 361-980-9191 Nano’s Taco Run 4722 Holly Rd. // 361-854-8121 Niko’s Steakhouse 5409 Saratoga Blvd. // 361-992-2333 Nolan’s Restaurant 2330 Airline Rd. // 361-985-2697 5258 SPID// 361-992-4742 1220 Airline Rd. // 361-993-3966 Outback Steakhouse 4221 SPID // 361-814-6283 P.F. Changs 5488 SPID // 361-991-0078 P.O.E.T.S. 4825 Saratoga Blvd. // 361-991-4574 Panjo’s Pizza 1320 Airline Rd. // 361-991-1539 People’s Restaurant 9738 Up River Rd // 361-241-8087 Pho Saigon 3735 S. Alameda St. // 361-334-3181 Pizza State 6133 Ennis Joslin Rd. // 361-993-3283 Price’s Chef 1800 S. Alameda St. // 361-883-2786 Red Lobster 5825 SPID// 361-991-2160 Romano’s Macaroni Grill 5133 SPID// 361-993-6466 Rudy’s Country Store & Bar-B-Q 6101 SPID// 361-906-0327 Salt Water Grill 2401 Cimarron Blvd. // 361-993-7258 Schlotzsky’s 5805 Weber Rd. // 361-855-7011 Senor Jaimes 4615 Everhart Rd. // 361-850-8646 Small Planet Delicatessen 5625 Saratoga Blvd Suite 117 361-452-2962 Small Planet Delicatessen 30 Lamar Park Ctr, 3824 Alameda St. 361-855-1892 Snapka’s Drive In 4434 Weber Rd. // 361-888-7676 Starbucks 3738 S. Staples St. // 361-854-0841 45 Starbucks 5601 SPID// 361-993-0349 Starbucks 5630 Saratoga Blvd. // 361-986-0258 Stingers 1304 Airline Rd. // 361-985-0370 Sugarbakers 2766 Santa Fe St. // 361-884-9541 Sultan Mediterranean Cuisine ISLAND Bangkok Star Restaurant 13923 SPID // 361-949-4900 Black Sheep Bistro 15201 SPID // 361-949-4819 Boathouse Bar & Grill 15241 Leeward Dr, Corpus Christi 361-589-9601 6646 S. Staples St. // 361-993-6100 Costa Sur Bar & Grub 15113 SPID #101 // 361-945-8303 Sushibar 6646 S. Staples St. // 361-949-8888 Curacao Blues 13923 SPID // 361-949-1233 Tailfins Seafood to Go Doc’s Seafood & Steaks 4810 Holly Rd. // 361-993-3467 Takeniwa 13309 SPID // 361-949-6744 Dragonfly 5126 SPID// 361-356-6888 14701 SPID // 361-949-2224 Taqueria Almeida 2650 Waldron Rd. // 361-939-7488 Grounded Coffee Café 14254 SPID // 361-949-1444 Taqueria El Potro Island Italian Restaurant 1401 Rodd Field Rd. // 361-986-1028 Taqueria Jalisco 15370 SPID // 361-949-7737 JB’s German Bakery & Cafe 2341 Horne Rd. // 361-855-1162 15137 SPID // 361-949-5474 Texas Roadhouse Johnny D’s Restaurant 15605 SPID // 361-949-2500 2029 SPID// 361-854-9505 TGI Friday’s 5217 SPID// 361-991-8443 Jolly Pelican Restaurant 15202 Windward Dr. // 361-949-8041 Thai Cottage Laguna Reef Restaurant 5830 McArdle Rd. // 361-993-0777 The Bar-B-Que Man Restaurant 4931 IH 37 // 361-881-4248 Town & Country Cafe 4228 S Alameda St. // 361-992-0360 4242 Laguna Shores Rd. // 361-937-2600 Mikel May’s Beachside Bar & Grill 15820 Park Road 22, Bob Hall Pier // 361-442-1963 Padre Island Burger Company 4989 Ayers St. // 361-851-9099 14414 Hwy 361 // 361-949-3490 Wallbangers 14493 SPID // 361-949-0787 4102 S. Staples St. // 361-855-8007 Scuttlebutt’s Seafood Bar & Grill Wings N More 14254 SPID // 361-949-6769 Vick’s Famous Hamburgers Padre Pizzeria 5990 S. Staples St. // 361-980-8044 Snoopy’s Pier Yardarm Restaurant 13313 SPID // 361-949-8815 4310 Ocean Dr. // 361-855-8157 Yoshi Sushi & Japenese Cuisine 5898 Everhart Rd. // 361-980-0748 Sunset Grill 15820 SPID // 361-949-8558 Surfside Sandwich Shoppe 15121 SPID // 361-949-0505 Texas Mesquite BBQ 14457 SPID // 361-949-0065 46 The Donut Palace 14457 SPID // 361-949-0020 47