Beach Days
- Whitecap Beach
- North Beach
- Padre Island National Seashore
- Mustang Island
- JP Luby Beach
A friendly local guide by Emily Ruth Chemacki, REALTOR®
Things To Do in Corpus Christi.
Whether you’re visiting for the weekend, relocating to the Coastal Bend, or looking for a new favorite local spot, there’s so much to enjoy here. From beach days and bayfront views to seafood restaurants, coffee shops, golf, shopping, family-friendly attractions, and sunset drives down Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi offers the kind of Gulf Coast living that feels easy to love and even better to live.
Waterfront Fun
- Corpus Christi Bayfront
- marina walks
- sunset views
- fishing charters
- dolphin tours
- sailing
- waterfront restaurants
Major Attractions
- Texas State Aquarium
- In The Game Funtrackers
- Bill Witt Aquatic Center
Family-Friendly Stops
- USS Lexington
- Bowlero
- parks
- splash pads
Restaurants Locals Love
- Water Street Oyster Bar
- Republic of Texas
- Yardarm
- Harrison’s Landing
- Dokyo
- Elizabeth’s
- Gallery 41
- Island Time Sushi
- Snoopy’s
- Doc’s
Coffee + Brunch
- Hester’s
- Bien Mérité
- Coffee Waves
- Lucy’s Snackbar
- Sugarbakers
- Ridley’s
Golf Courses
- Oso Beach Golf Course
- Lozano Golf Center
- River Hills Country Club
- NorthShore Country Club
- Palmilla Beach Golf
Spas + Self-Care
- Woodhouse Spa
- Oceana Luxe Medspa
- Coastal Glo Med Spa
- Timeless Beauty Bar
- Allure Aesthetics
- Atelier Salon
- Salon Divine
Date Night Ideas in Corpus Christi
A few of my favorite ways to spend a date night around Corpus Christi, from dinners on the bay to sunset cruises and live music.
Dinner on the Bay: Republic of Texas, Harrison’s Landing, Doc’s Seafood & Steaks, Yardarm, Landry’s Seafood House
Rooftop Drinks: Nueces Brewing Co., BUS, downtown patio bars
ArtWalk: Downtown Corpus Christi during First Friday ArtWalk
Live Music: Executive Surf Club, House of Rock, Brewster Street Ice House, The Gold Fish, BUS
The Mariner: Dinner at The Mariner on North Padre Island
Wine Bars: Tannins Wine Bar & Tapas, Lucy’s Snackbar, Elizabeth’s, Bellino’s
Sunset Cruises: Corpus Christi Bay, Padre Island, Port Aransas boat charters
Sushi Night: Dokyo Downtown, Origami, Rock & Rolls Sushi Lounge, Yoshi Japanese Cuisine
Cocktails Overlooking the Water: Republic of Texas, Harrison’s Landing, Doc’s, The Lookout at Bluff’s Landing
Casual Coastal Date Night: Downtown Corpus Christi, the Bayfront, Water Street area, or Padre Island
Shopping + Local Finds
- Agave Beach Boutique
- Monarch Boutique
- Coastal Closet
- The Rustic Chic Boutique
- Lamar Park boutiques
- La Palmera shops
- Downtown ArtWalk pop-up vendors
Day Trips Nearby
- Port Aransas
- Rockport
- Padre Island
- Kingsville
- Lake Corpus Christi
- Mustang Island
Your next chapter on the coast