The 44 best free attractions in Corpus Christi

While we were visiting Corpus Christi, we came across the art museum, it was a building showcasing some local talent, and art pieces from abroad. We had a great time learning about the history of the city. The art pieces were unique and did represent the south Texas and it culture. So if your looking for something to do then this is your place to sight see for easily over an hour.

This gorgeous space was designed by architect Philip Johnson and is a lovely environment to experience art. The building really harmonizes with its location on the waters edge of Corpus Christi Bay. Although the museum seems to be dedicated primarily to contemporary art, there is a small but very high quality permanent collection of Spanish Colonial art.

Great deal! $10 for a good chunk of art, SUPER reasonably priced stuff in the gift shop. I was surprised and grateful that the souvenirs were affordable. The staff was really friendly. The place was wheelchair accessible, except the 3rd floor which had loose carpet that made it a little harder to wheel around and a narrow walkway around the conference tables. The wheelchairs they provide for patrons were also unusually narrow so I'd recommend bringing your own or calling ahead to see if they've remedied that if you are large and need to borrow a chair.

The Art Museum of South Texas, in Corpus Christi had their Third Thursday event and we decided to go. A smallish museum it is full of beautiful works of art. Was an enjoyable event.

Small but beautifully curated museum – great lighting, thoughtful layout, and stunning ocean Definitely worth spending 1–2 hours to enjoy the art and the vibe.

Excellent art museum. The display of art is very well presented. It is a first class museum.

The museum has a beautiful location on the bay. It's a very nice building with kind workers. The museum was smaller than I thought it would be...you can make it through in an hour or so, and the "photography is art" exhibit was a little underwhelming, in my opinion. However, like most arts, it's subjective and you may love it. That said, the permanent exhibits were beautiful...I especially liked the Spanish/Texan/Mexican art area and the sculptures. Upstairs they had work from local school children and some are very talented. It was fun to see what the local kids can do too!

We enjoyed our visit. The orchids and butterfly house are beautiful. There is a small reptiles/animal area, the staff is very friendly and you can hold one of the snakes if you want. There is a small loop trail that we enjoyed and a longer trail which we did not have time for. The location is not huge, but it is definitely worth the visit. Our only disappointment was there is a miltary discount ticket price listed but when we asked for it as a retired Army family we were informed it is only for active duty military. However, even at full price $10 is worth it.

This is an expansive botanical and wildlife center with mainly reptiles. There are walking paths to the wetlands on boardwalks with an elevated birding platform and a butterfly pavilion. The paths have a considerable amount of shade to make walking pleasant even in the heat of summer. Plenty of parking in front of the center. It’s also a part of the American Horticultural Society reciprocal admissions program if you are visiting.

Very cool place. One of the most beautiful in all of Corpus Christi. would highly recommend. they have some funny parrots and some large tortoise as well.

This was my first time going here. I was pleasantly surprised. For the harsh south Texas weather this place has all kinds of beautiful flowers with plentiful walking trails where you can experience the natural terrain and the indigenous wildlife that are abundant in this area. Very well kept and maintained. Lots of shaded places where you can sit a while and take a break from the hot Texas sun. Plus I got plenty of ideas how I can create my own little oasis at my own personal property. It's a must see.

Love them. They have literally miles of hiking trails (though I do recommend shoes better than flip flops like we wore, lol) and it's not just pretty flowers, which they have in abundance and I could spend time just on that, but they are also a true nature preserve for both flora and fauna. Truly something to experience for yourself

Beautiful garden, wonderful animal exhibits and a great early morning summer activity. While it was 90+ degrees we had lots of shady spots to stop and rest. Very kind and caring staff, and low cost for families.

I loved seeing all the different gardens. The birds and reptiles were fun, too. The tortoises were large. My favorite was the orchid house.

Visiting the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi was an unforgettable experience. The ship is massive and full of history, with well-preserved exhibits and interactive sections. One of the highlights was meeting Richard in the engine room he took the time to explain how the carrier operated and shared fascinating personal anecdotes. Talking with him truly brought the ship to life and made the visit even more special. If you're in the area, don’t miss this piece of naval history and the chance to meet passionate people like Richard.

Definitely a must to go see, but plan most of the day if you want to see it all, it's a big ship. They have bathrooms, cafeteria, a movie theater and a gift shop of course. Best if you don't go during the heat of the summer, not many cool spots. But if you don't mind sweating go ahead, they do have a little cooler spots here and there. Fun for the whole family and a big part of history.

My kids enjoyed the tour ages 16 and 11. The tour took about 2 hrs. It’s self guided. In a world where kids are glued to their phones and social media it captured their attention. I do not recommend this tour for toddlers, heels, dressy clothing or people with walking restrictions. Their is a lot of climbing (ladder style stairs). Dont forget to take your free picture, it cost $35 for the print out but the digital versions using the QR code are free. Parking was $5 directly across the street. It’s so much to do in the area so bring beach stuff, strollers etc to enjoy the day in the surrounding area.

This place was super cool. I went in with no expectations and half way mediocre experience. However, this place was a delight to visit. Whether you like big ships, or are a history buff this place is for you. Not only is it a museum with TONS to look at, you also get to explore an aircraft carrier (top deck, below deck through tiny corridors, etc). The only things I would warn about is some of the areas do not have air conditioning and the air is stagnant. So be prepared for some HOT areas during the summer. Some of the stairwells are very narrow and steep (but it added to the experience for me, but some individuals with mobility issues may struggle). All in all, great experience and blew me away. The escape rooms are great too!!! Check them out (they include admission to the ship) and let you do escape rooms IN the ship!

Went here a few weeks ago. Kid friendly. This place was absolutely amazing. They have 5 different tours to choose from and they explain everything about the ship, to the crew, the historical aspects, military honor, they even have a section on here about Pearl Harbor. Be prepared to learn about the history. If you want to get your steps in for the day, this is the place. Spent 5 hours here and walked over 10K steps. Highly recommend this for a day trip.

Great experience! There is a lot to learn not only about this ship, but a few others as well as about the crews that lived aboard. Note that while walking through the below decks, there are a few rooms that are very cold, which I would think would be a good break in between on the hotter days. It does take a good amount of time to walk and to listen/read everything.

This historic ship is worth visiting, offering a wealth of experiences from World War II in 1943. It contains so much information that no school, college, or even university will tell you in detail for your knowledge if you are as passionate about history as I am. A unique experience to live through, as it shows you what life was like at that time and what the crew was like in combat during those war years. Take your family so your children can see what history is all about.

This was such an amazing visit! It is a bit on the pricy side (+$7 parking) but it’s worth it since the money goes to help the rescue and animals! I went during a weekday so it wasn’t packed at all. I was only planning on staying for an hour or two and ended up staying until close. I was able to catch the dolphin show at 3pm, which was magnificent!! The water is beautiful from there. They have swings where you can relax and watch the water or the USS Lexington, which is right next door! The aquarium itself has so many cool fish and staff who truly love their job! They are attentive and informative! I loved my visit here and would definitely recommend it to anyone thinking of visiting!

Beautiful way to spend a very hot day. I'm a total aquarium nerd, and this was a treat! Lots of good info on the various species. Animals are healthy and happy. The dolphin show was so cute, you can tell they are having a blast!

Absolutely loved the dolphins show! Also, the otters are so fun to watch. Very interesting and informative. My grandchildren enjoyed everything. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was the price. I understand the animals have needs and I love that they rehabilitate a lot of them. But, it was $300 for 3 adults and 2 children. We stayed 2 hours but we missed an entire side, so I recommend getting there no later than 2.

My experience at the Texas State Aquarium with my family was nothing short of amazing! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with friendly staff, breathtaking exhibits, and an atmosphere full of excitement and wonder. The interactive displays kept our kids engaged the entire time, and the variety of marine life — from dolphins and sea turtles to sharks and stingrays — was incredible to see up close. The entire facility was clean, well-organized, and perfect for a full day of fun and learning. It was a memorable family outing that we’ll be talking about for a long time. Highly recommend it for families, nature lovers, and anyone looking to experience the beauty of the ocean without leaving Texas!

The aquarium has beautiful tanks filled with happy critters. The birds are beautiful and the layout of well thought out. The staff genuinely seem to love what they do. Like most large aquariums it’s not an inexpensive day, but certainly worth the time and effort to see.

Really cool experience. The largest aquarium in Texas I ever visited. The admission fee was very expensive in my opinion but parking is free. I was impressed by the restaurant/cafe on site near the turtles exhibit. There’s also a very cool water park available to guest.

🌟🌟🌟🌟 Four Stars – A Great Family Adventure with Room to Grow! We had a fantastic time at the Texas State Aquarium! The exhibits were engaging, especially the dolphin show and the Caribbean Journey section – the sharks, rays, and sea turtles were crowd favorites. The aquarium does a great job of combining education with entertainment, making it a hit for both kids and adults. The facility was clean and well-maintained, and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. My kids especially enjoyed the interactive touch pools and the splash pad area – great ways to cool off and burn some energy. The reason for four stars instead of five? Ticket prices are quite steep, especially for a relatively small aquarium when compared to similar facilities across the U.S. and internationally. For larger families, the cost adds up quickly. A few areas also felt a bit dated, and while the food options were okay, more variety would be a welcome improvement. Still, this is a gem in Corpus Christi and absolutely worth a visit if you’re in the area. With a few updates and more accessible pricing, this could easily be a five-star destination. We’ll definitely be back!

Cool off on a Hot afternoon learning about local history! HEB play area with slide and interactive areas. Western sidewalk and Buc Days Dresses! Mineral & Shipping History. Kids loved it!

We loved the interactive features for the kids, the little planetarium and each exhibition. There's something for everyone to enjoy. We will go again whenever we can.

We had our HEB family fun day here!! Was amazing. My grand babies loved it! 😀

My almost 3 year old and I had a blast. There was plenty to see and we were there for about an hour and half.

Second time visiting this place. Hasn't changed since the last time but my daughter was younger back then. She wanted to visit and see it again now that she's older. As before, she enjoyed the exhibits and interacting with the hands on exhibits as well. Highly recommend for families with children.

Very cool place, lots of things to look at but staff is very rude. Was rude and seemed like no one wanted us to be there. Was told 3 times when they close and followed us around at times checking on us to see when we were leaving. More than 30 min left telling us they close. If you dont want people here up until 5pm, chamge your hours to accommodate that or stop letting people in. We came at like 3:30 and felt rushed almost the entire time

This a very well laid out, comprehensive, and interesting museum. The primary areas are: Spanish & French exploration, rocks & gems, fossils, Kenedy ranch family history & possessions, and local history. There were many relics from old Spanish sailing vessels . We read most everything, and were there about four hours. Gave a different perspective on European exploration and all the treasure that were brought back to Europe.

Mustang Island State Park is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. We stayed at Site #3, which was easy to access and offered a great view — perfect for relaxing or enjoying a walk along the shore. The beach was clean, the water was clear, and the park was well maintained throughout. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was calm and family-friendly. A wonderful spot for a beach getaway.

Mustang Island State Park is a beautiful spot to enjoy the Texas coast! The beach access is excellent — it’s easy to get to the sand and the beaches themselves are wide, clean, and absolutely gorgeous. It’s a great place to relax, take a walk, or just enjoy the ocean breeze. The RV park, while convenient, is more of a parking lot setup than a traditional campground, so don’t expect much privacy or scenery there. However, the location makes up for it — it’s close to Corpus Christi, with plenty of restaurants and shopping just a short drive away. Overall, it’s a wonderful place to visit for the beaches and convenience, especially if you’re looking to explore the area.

We probably would not stay at this campground again because it was so humid. You could not see the beach from the campground, but you could walk around the dune about a quarter mile to actually get to the beach. The bathroom facilities were very nice with many shower stalls too. We had 50 amp service with good water pressure and there was a dump site near the exit to the RV campground. There were lots of tents around the RVs, which made it not as nice and there were zero trees. The wind was very strong 100% of the time I was afraid I would have to stake down my truck (just kidding). I can’t believe anyone would camp in a tent here because it’s so hot and so humid you couldn’t possibly have a good night sleep. If you were looking for a place to relax this probably isn’t it. It is very windy and very hot and humid. The people in tents must’ve been miserable. Had we known we didn’t have to buy a $12 annual pass to park on the beach at Aranza’s beaches, not at the state park. You could go on any beach with this annual pass, some people had their RVs on those beaches.

Beautiful, clean beach. We saw lots of marine life. The water was the perfect temperature for me. I'd definitely come back next time we're in the area.

We enjoyed camping on the beach all weekend! We have a parks pass so it was less than $10. With clean portatoilets, picnic tables, and waste bins every few feet, the experience was much better than the free beach front down the way.

This was an awesome place to spend the night at the beach without crowds. It was very serene and peaceful. The ocean water was warm and calm. The sand was pleasant to walk on the shore and inside the water. This beach is very clean and well taken care of it the park personnel.

A beautiful and peaceful beach that's clean and soft sand as far as the eye can see. The water is shallow enough you can walk way out into the bay and the crabs all over the beach are so cute!

The Art Center is for artists to display, sell, and learn. It is free, with a simple box for donations. The current main display is the gowns from the Las Donas de la Corte event; usually only 3 weeks displayed. Small side galleries and hallways filled with ceramics, jewelry, inspired pieces and paintings. There is a wonderful, slightly pricey, restaurant connected to The Art Center; great drinks and very good food.

This is my second time to the art center. I definitely recommend when you are in corpus to check out this place. They have many art pieces raining and very surprises as little as seven dollars for some earrings up to several thousand dollars for art piece. I have gotten several small things, but I would say these coasters are my favorite. The food is phenomenal as well. The restaurant that is located inside.

This is our 2nd time visiting this place and we really enjoy it. There is a lot of neat art work for sale from local artists. It looks like they even have added event space and a restaraunt or cocktail bar in the building. This is definitely a unique location and its worth coming to check out from time to time.

Its so neat. It's a place that displays art . It also has resident artists that you may see working on their creations. You can also buy the art that you like. There is a restaurant inside also. The views of the marina are beautiful. And its free

As a tourist attraction, the galleries at the art center are definitely worth a visit and there's no entrance fee if you choose to do so. This review is primarily for those interested in hosting an event or wedding in one of the available venue spaces. The art center is gorgeous and there are wonderful views in the Bay View room. I would be cautious recommending these venues primarily because the communication regarding rental coordination isn't the best. Other venues we reached out to when trying to get information usually provided us most of what we needed in the first couple of emails. In this case, it took several emails to get all of the needed information, as the coordinator would forget to provide certain documents, or answer questions that were asked. Due to the communication issues, we decided to go with a different venue, but it is a beautiful space.

So much amazing and local art here! We had the pleasure of visiting during the week and had the whole place to ourselves to enjoy. I’m not sure who the gentleman was at the front, but I really appreciate his mentality when we asked him how much the admission fee was and he plainly said something around the lines of, “It’s free. Art should always be free to enjoy”. Thank y’all for all the great art and for keeping it free for everyone to enjoy 😊 I believe you can also purchase some of art. We will definitely be back. Below are some of my favorite pieces of art!

I’ve been to the attached restaurant once at the behest of close friends who raved about it & my experience didn’t align with theirs. This is the second time I visited the gallery portion & found it really awe-inspiring, the unlimited heights of human creativity. Then I had to visit the Men’s room & both trips’ visits yielded disgust & disappointment. The seats of both stalls had feces all over toilets & seats & bowls/urinal almost overflowing with stale urine. This is enough to make me want to not return. I know it’s not easy with an open access facility & lots of transient foot traffic, homeless trespassers, etc, but this problem hardly seems new. I hope they do better going forward.

Amazing place to go birding. If you haven't used a bird identification app before, I recommend downloading the Merlin app, start a Sound ID recording while walking the trails, and watch all the birds that pop up on the found species list. My wife and I did this the last time we went and there were Painted Buntings all over the preserve. Most of them were out of sight but eventually we were able to find a couple.

Awesome place to visit and take the kids, an awesome experience for adults as well if you're into nature & science, amazing playground park and walking trails 👣

Corpus Christi doesn't have many nature trails and definitely no shade, but this is a great family-friendly trail. Kids areas have shade and restrooms, but larger trails do not. There is a small story trail available for littles close to the picnic and playground areas and larger trails, about 2-5 miles, depending on your route. Parking areas are available inside and outside of the park, but check on the hours before considering parking inside.

Was a nice relatively short walk. Took my dog and he enjoyed the walk too. Saw a rattlesnake coiled up but was a small one.

Often, parks are usually focused on just having more trees and trails, but this one includes many of the natural terrains of the area not often explored or highlighted. There are facilities and information for additional family fun exploring and some walking trails which you can finish the loop in about an hour of slow walking and stopping. There are areas for kids to play, well maintained bathrooms, and one member of staff there when I visited to answer questions. This park is a wonderful addition to many of the parks in the area. My only caution is to watch for ant hills along the gravel trails to make sure you don't step in or near one. Otherwise, this was a nice free location to walk around and see nature local to Corpus.

I love this place. It's well kept, and trails are maintained. At least there is some nature, native trees, and understory to see here. I try to keep an eye out for rattlesnakes and have seen a bobcat here. Being in nature has been such a needed antidote to workdays inside an office. So, the efforts made by staff here to keep the trails and surrounding area accessible and fairly clean are very much appreciated!!!

excellent place to take photos, even shot some film that i am waiting on to be processed

Easy to find. Hard to get into. The entrance is not the street front but by the parking lot in the back. But has awesome stuff. Lots of history. Totally free. Its small but lots to read lol. Staff totally friendly. And even the dog! It is surrounded by restaurants and little shops so there is other stuff to do once your out.

Before dining at Water Street Oyster Bar drop in for a look around at this quaint little museum right next door. Admission is free! The close at 7:00 pm so you probably to see this before dining. The staff seems really dedicated.Check it out.

Amazing Collection The boys and us had a good time, definitely a must stop in your visit to Corpus Christi Texas follow me on Instagram @Onibas_Garage_75 or @OnibasGarageClothingCo

I loved this place. So much memorabilia. We learned a lot about Pat Magee and Mike. The staff was super nice and informative about the beach area and where to see the real waves at.

Very cool people and although the museum is small, it is worth leaving a small donation to enjoy viewing old surfing boards and learning a bit about surfing in the meanwhile

This place made me wish I knew how to surf and that I was 25 again! It was really cool! Bought a shirt and going to go back and buy another one! Gavin helped me along with his dog Hennessey! They both rocked!

Cool place in a transition right now getting ready for a big show in March if you're in Corpus and you like surfing you need to come see the history

Conceptually interesting, but not much to see unless you're interested on architecture. Bravo to the city for supplying space to collect and preserve the old houses of the city.

Beautiful historical buildings. Gorgeous walkway throughout. Small Hispanic Cultural Museum. Lovely staff. Beautiful pieces. Very informative and they love to tell you about the pieces if you ask. You can’t go inside most of the homes and a few are in disrepair, but overall absolutely beautiful.

Great Place, They Usually Have Festival Here, And The Old House's On Site Are A Great Reminder Of Homes Were Built.

If you love history then this is a Great place to take a step back in time and see the many homes that were built in Corpus Christi and read of the family's that lived in them some from the late 1800,s to early 1900,s keep up the good work Heritage Park in preserving and sharing are local history.

Very beautiful historic houses nice to walk and the end of the day

I had a great time this past weekend at the Jazz Festival at Heritage park. Lots of cool vendors and food. Lots of music on 3 stages kept the event exciting. With the exception of one stage losing power. I attended on Saturday. Got my turkey leg. There are also historic sites here to see.

Would have been cooler if the houses were open the heritage center was also closed, even though Google and the sign on the front said it would be open. It was nice to see the houses from the outside. They are whelmed would have liked to go in.

It's a small water park near the baseball field. You have to pay to park in the lot. There are no outside food or drinks allowed. I made sure to bring water shoes to protect my feet from the heat. There is only 5 slides, but the lady river makes the park enjoyable. I would like a slightly larger adult area but still had a good time. Will come back.

This waterpark is Amazing 👏🏼. This is our 3rd time going with my family. It is a 3 hour drive from where we live. We enjoy it to the max. The lazy river is our favorite. We can be there all day. Just relaxing! Can't wait to go again next year God willing.

I normally don’t leave bad reviews because I also run a business, but here’s my honest experience. We drove 2.5 hours to visit, bringing our 8-month-old’s float so he could enjoy the water. When we arrived, we were told we couldn’t use it. I understand safety rules, so that wasn’t a huge deal. The park itself is on the smaller side, which was fine—we still made the most of it and had some fun. The real disappointment was the food. We spent over $40 on lunch, and the quality was extremely poor—especially the pizza, I rather have Little Caesars. To top it off, my wife asked for a straw so our baby could drink some Gatorade from a straw, and they refused. I even went up to ask myself, and still got a “no.” That’s just unnecessary. If you’re not going to give them out, at least have them available with the utensils for people to grab if needed. Overall, we won’t be coming back and I can’t recommend it. If you do decide to visit, I’d strongly suggest bringing your own food and drinks.

We were visiting Corpus with our 7 year old grandson. The reviews we read were mixed. We decided that the price could not be beat, so took a chance. And boy, were we glad we did! We all had a blast. The facility was clean, staff were friendly and helpful, and prices for food, lockers, etc were not bad. There were lines for some of the rides, but nothing that was too much of a wait. We ended up staying longer than we initially thought we would because we were all having fun - even the 65+ year old members of our party.

Gets busy on weekends, but it is a great place to cool off. Wish they'd let you bring water bottles in, but they stamp your hand if you go out and want to come back in. 4 slides for tubes, 1 racing slide with mats. Lazy river with wave pool and a swim up bar is nice!

This was a good choice to enjoy for the weekend. We stopped in July 4th a Friday, and it was only $20 a person, and weekends are $25. Plenty of lounge chairs available to rent. The water was clean. We spent most of the time in the kids' cove, but my 12 year old had fun in the giant slides. There are options to have a small group part and tables available if you're having food with the family.

This is a pretty small waterpark, but the price is appropriate for the amount of activities that are included. They only really have about four decent slides and a decent lazy river. Things seem to be clean and in good working order for the most part. We had a good time generally speaking.

Not dog friendly. We were at Art walk, which was amazing. P.D. was super helpful, vendors were friendly, and the people all got along. Till we got to kspace with our dog and were refused entry Emily said all dogs, service dog or not, were not allowed so we left, let you all know, and will never think about this place again.

Small art gallery. No admission charge. They always have great exhibits. They’ve expanded into the space that faces Chaparral and relocated the gift shop to that area. Typically they have an opening reception for new exhibits during first Friday Art Walk. There’s also a cool mural of lotería pieces reimagined by south Texas artists on the exterior wall of the building, accessible and visible from Chaparral.

Building was hotter than it was outside. The art was melting. Its actually a pretty decent gallery most of the time. Interesting work by talented folk.

This is such a fun gallery. I've been to a ton of events here from openings to concerts. I always try to make it in when we hit Art Walk.

The back wall of the K Space Contemporary building is decorated with a huge display of the Mexican bingo game la loteria. It is very colorful and neat to look at all the cards. Where is El Borracho though :-)

I miss the art, the people and the friendly vibe of this gallery.

Great local gallery showcasing the best of Coastal Texas.

My family and I came here, and we had a really good time! Great weather for kite flying. Was alot of tourists though, of course. Found lots of seashells, played in the sand. Great day of summer fun for the family! God bless you all <3

Ther building a new pier bigger and better

They are working on the pier but regardless I love it over her

Really nice area, not crowded at all, however like with any other parts of the beach unless you have a vehicle that can get around easily be mindful of where you’re driving so you don’t get stuck.

Brings back memories of of my late wife and myself fishing adventures. I took her for one last visit

Love going here!!! I can't wait for the pier to be done!!!

It's always a good time

I actually asked an AI chat bot to plan out the best evening walk route for corpus and Cole Pier was the starting point, so this is how we ended up here :) Looks like a great place for locals to hang out. tons of fishing going on, as every table and railing were taken by some local family fishing. We were here on a weekday and around 10:30 PM. It was well lit and it felt safe. The parking was free. There were just some areas of construction near the parking lot and of course there is always a ton of weed stench to be breathed in :/ If you have the lime app, which we use a lot, you can just hop on an e-scooter and ride up and down the coast.

We were visiting and we stopped at Cole Park. The park has a beautiful play ground which the kids will enjoy. There is a water fountain and restrooms for the public. Besides there are scooters which only adults age 18yrs and older with a driversicense can rent using an app. I tried the scooter and it's was fun. Very easy to use. When you are out there go by the bay in Corpus Christi and take your kids to have fun. Enjoy the ocean view. Just be careful with your kids not to wear shorts and it's hot. The slides are hot. The one thing I liked about this playground the floor is soft.

I have been fishing there before but last night I went to see Ian Moore at the Coles amphitheater put on a free concert, and was accepting donations for the victims in West Texas. It was an excellent concert, what the excellent breeze and beautiful stars Thank you Ian I hope we get to see you again soon, ✌️

The newly rebuilt Cole Park pier is amazing. The canopy covers over the seating areas are perfect for staying cool under the sun. The seating for fishermen at t-head is perfect for waiting on the big fish bite. 10 out of 10 .👍

Great place to go and enjoy some time with your FAMILY or LOVED ONE'S...

I love this park. The Pavillion has free concerts on Thursdays and kid friendly movies on Fridays. The breeze off the water keeps the heat down and there is free fishing off the peer. It feels safe and clean.

This is an amazing play ground. Newly redone with so many features. Handicap accessible swing. Theres a splash pad, skate park and open field. The play ground is partially shaded as well. This has a great community feel.

Decent beach near the city, acceptable if you want the convenience of city dining and access to the water. Sadly there is a lot of plastic, trash, and cigarette butts scattered around. There was even broken glass near the trash can. Would love to see no smoking signs and no glass bottles enforced here to preserve what could be a very nice place for visitors.

As a Corpus Christi native this is my go to beach for when I just want to chill and spend a few hours at the beach! I call it the “casual beach”

If you are reading this and you work for some government agency that is responsible for maintaining a coastal region/ beach, go visit McGee Beach! I have rarely seen a black front area as clean and well maintained as this one and plenty of police officers and cleaning crews constantly roaming g the area. Well done Corpus Christi

We enjoyed ourselves coming from San Antonio area. The beach does need a little cleaning from the trash.

Loved the small area here. This place is popular for families and kids especially. Very scenic and there were food trucks there in case you didn't bring anything.

Water is full of jellyfish. Could not get in the water. It did have Small playground, 2 foodtrucks, Large restroom facility

The beach here has a lot of clean and fun amenities like showers, bathrooms, playground, motorized scooters, and food trucks on weekends. A trash pick up team is needed to clean up the excessive garbage on the beach. The sand is not soft, so I would recommend bringing a chair and maybe some cushions or blankets if you want to sit on the sand comfortably. Unfortunately I saw a 14 or 15 year old boy, with makeup, long black hair, and about 5 ft 4 in with the voice of a man and body of a boy in the woman’s bathroom with a girl about 14-15 years old in the same stall.

Very short out and back trail with a loop at the end. There’s some desire paths that are not really trails but do look like trails. Trail is a mix of boardwalk, pavement and dirt, very uneven. A large section goes right by the water which was nice and scenic. Partially shaded

Nice little nature area. We only took a short walk down the boardwalk to the water. It's neat with all of the grasses closing in around the route. The water view at the end was peaceful. A great place to just sit and relax for a bit.

Pros: one good bird watching spot, one playground area, many picnic benches, long trails, park staff clean up trash frequently Cons: needs repairs, if you don't see birds in that one spot there are no other spots in this refuge to see them As others have said, this is in need of upkeep. The pavement is broken/missing in many places and not suitable for biking on. The boards on the boardwalk are in dire need of repair; it felt like they were close to caving in. The boardwalk is also overgrown with tall grass/plants that rise over the railing. The bird watching spot was crowded when I went, and there really weren't any birds to see. I tried finding another place in the refuge to see birds, but there isn't one. Getting to see the Mexican olive tree drop some fruit and all the white butterflies were neat though.

This is a great little park. It has small walking trails. A ton of birds and a board walk. It's a great spot to take pictures. Theres a nice bridge on one side and a playground on the far other side. Most would probably spend an hour here, if you stopped to read a few signs.

Could use some love and a much needed clean-up, but otherwise it is still an easy and pleasant walk with lots benches to sit and rest under. Will definitely be coming back to take more pictures when the place is a little greener.

My wife and I had a great little walk in this park. We saw lots of birds and cool vegetation. We saw our first Painted Buntings and they were doing a courting ritual. It was beautiful sight to see first hand. We also saw a couple of flamingos flying over us.

Very short but pretty boardwalk and some walking paths. Easy and dog friendly, plenty of parking and a couple of picnic tables. Bring your binoculars! Plenty of birds to watch.

Whitecap Beach was a great experience, especially considering that in Texas, you don’t often get much of a tropical-style beach setting. The shoreline was clean and well-maintained, which made for a pleasant first impression. However, it was very busy the day we went, so I recommend arriving early if you want a good spot. One important thing to note is that you’ll be driving on sand to get to your spot, so make sure your vehicle is capable and you know how to handle it. On the day we visited, at least 20 vehicles reportedly got stuck and had to be towed out. A little preparation and caution can save you a lot of trouble. The water itself was fairly warm — expected for the middle of summer — but it does cool down the deeper you go. The main downside is the murky water with low visibility; once you’re past about 1.5–2 feet of depth, you can’t see the bottom, so watch your step. The slope is gradual, so you can walk 150–200 feet out and still only be in about 4–5 feet of water, though the sandy floor does have uneven spots. Amenities are basic: restrooms are limited to portapotties and are located far from the main beach area, and we couldn’t find any public showers. On the plus side, there are roaming vendors selling snacks, drinks, and beach parking passes, which is convenient. Overall, Whitecap Beach is a fun, family-friendly spot if you’re prepared for the crowds and lack of full facilities. Bring your own shade, arrive early, and enjoy a warm day by the water.

We enjoyed our time at White Cap Beach — the weather and views were beautiful, and it’s a nice spot to relax. However, I did notice quite a bit of litter along the beach and even in the water, like plastic pieces and bits of food. It would be great if the area was cleaned more often. Also, there aren’t any proper washrooms, only portable toilets, which aren’t very hygienic. It would be so nice if there were clean water sprinklers or showers to rinse off the sand and salty water before leaving, since it can really irritate your skin. Overall, we had a good time, but I hope they make a few improvements to make the experience even better. 🌊☀️

This place makes me love Texas beaches. The sand is beautiful and the water is clear. It was busy on Saturday—even had a group pull right up next to my car(they couldn’t even open the passenger doors) and then setup in front of me. I thought they couldn’t use a lesson in beach etiquette. I didn’t see any side by sides or four wheelers on my trip. Sunrise is not to be missed.

Ok, for Texas this is a great beach. Get a permit before parking on the beach. There are free paved lots that are very close if you don’t care about parking on the beach. Being used to Southern California beaches makes it tough to rate this without prejudice, but it’s pretty good. Would visit again.

I love this beach. On our first night we were just looking around and took my girlfriend’s mini dachshunds for a walk on it and they didn’t even bark at people or other dogs. Now to the swimming it was great. I love to just let the waves crash on me and just go with the tide. The current can get strong so make sure you are aware and know your limits. I look forward to many more visits here

What a beautiful beach that you can drive your car for free. This is especially helpful when traveling with a mobile-challenged person. Bathroom is a Port-a-John. Watch out for the Jellyfish.

I loved it here! You can drive onto the beach and park up to the water. Very close to stores and restaurants. There were jelly fish at shore so we stayed out of the water.

I been waiting years and finally was able to go visit .. it was beautiful , she right on the shoreline . it nice and clean .. it's truly beautiful . No ticket needed . You can park and walk up . Also her resting place is 9 mins away

First time visiting. Very peaceful little spot, they play Selena music and tell a little about her as you take pictures. It doesn't really look like her but the thought was sweet. It's free and there's plenty of parking especially on the weekday.

Such a sweet memorial for an incredible Artist. Area is well maintained and well visited by travelers in the off season but plenty of room for photo opportunities. There is a pre-recorded message playing intermittently to tell of Selena’s life and accomplishments with the memorial itself overlooking the bay. Off street parking available.

I came to visit Corpus Christi so I had to come pay my respects to Selena. It is a beautiful spot. Selena

I had an impromptu stop here and glad it happened despite the given circumstances. I’ve always wanted to visit Selena’s memorial as she was my idol as a little girl. It was the highlight to my super weird day.

Beautiful! Had to see something of hers. Selena is iconic, she her status and her hometown made me feel so happy.

Well cared for interesting colorful loved the music playing and the information worth it to see.

Wonderful tour and docent!

Coming by in about an hour yep I need to see a lady that wants some plumbing work on her bathroom easy money just run pipes

Interesting tour. We did ask some questions that no one knew the answer to, but overall a good experience

This is one of the most beautiful places , you would want to visit when you are here !

Relaxing, to just sit and enjoy the view. Seems pretty safe to walk with young children. The bathrooms we're locked on the weekend, not sure why. The only thing I disliked was that there were too many broken bottles everywhere. Take your camera, a good variety of birds are in the vicinity. Plenty of restaurants in the area as well.

Wonderful place to get out on the water and admire all of the lovely sailing vessels and water fowl! Absolutely enjoyed taking in the sights and sounds of the fisherman selling their fresh catches of the day! The Brown and White Pelicans were such a treat to see up close and personal! I'll definitely return to the Corpus Christi Marina! There are still so many places to eat and cruises to take here!!!!

Might be the last nice area left in Corpus. The Marina is beautiful with fishing boats docked and selling fresh shrimp and crabs. The pier side restaurants are very nice and serve great seafood dishes and drinks. There is still a bay tour and even an evening bay tour that you can take wine and drinks on named the Japonica right next to a great floating dock restaurant. Landry's is a very nice restaurant with beautiful views. People fish there at night and you can watch them bring in some nice catches. Small paddle boats and sail boats can be rented for an afternoon of fun. Electric bikes and two seater bikes can also be rented and really fun peddling up and down the bay front to take in the sights. Worth the visit on the weekends.

A beautiful place to spend the day enjoying food, nice walk and be amazed by the view. Everything is walking distance!

Great pokestops, easy access. Safe place to be at night if you're looking to walk around pokemon hunting. Enough people around to ensure nothing bad could happen. You see all kinds of people riding bikes, jogging, skating, skateboarding, longboarding, music. Its great to see.

Beautiful marina! 👍

Beautiful place to check out in Corpus Christi. Good for walking and fishing . Nice views of the ships and boats.

North Beach is a nice beach. It’s close to USS Lexington museum and Texas State Aquarium. There are a few ways to access the beach: 1. Drive on the sand and find a parking spot with direct access to North Beach (which is what my family chose)… although it will be a rough ride due to the huge mounds in the sand 2. Park near the museum or aquarium for $5 and walk to the beach after you visit the other attractions 3. Street parking (pay via meter) 4. Book a hotel or rental home with direct access to the beach (there are many) Jellyfish ruined our beach day (my toddler almost touched one and there are no signs posted) Bring your own tents and chairs. There is a cute shop nearby with reasonably priced beach items in case you forget. Bring your cooler and snacks. There are food trucks posted at the beach if you forget that too. I would definitely visit again! But I’d prepare a little more so we’d have a better experience.

Really enjoyed the constant breeze here! The beach was quiet and there was plenty of room to post up with my chair and music... Even have a couple of cocktails with my sweetheart! Waking distance from our condo and simply wonderful to watch the tugboats and carriers come in and out of the bay. Wonderful time there☺️!

Don't waste your time going here. I honestly don't get the appeal of going here. Is it because it is free? Construction all around so took awhile to get to. The sand is filled with seaweed, rocks and broken sea shells, they have no bathrooms or showers, and the parking is very small and in a dirt lot with holes that make it hard to drive around. The water was impossible to enjoy. The waves were massive and pounding against you and knocking you over. Within a matter of a few feet from shore you are in water up to your chest. Hundreds of jellyfish also around. My kids were scared to swim there because of all the jellyfish and huge waves. Was disappointed that the other reviews suggested this beach. We drove a few miles away to the Island and the beaches over there are a night and day difference. The sand there is gorgeous and soft. The water is crystal clear and can walk a hundred yards out and still be touching. Didn't see any jellyfish on the Island. Can drive right onto beach and eat, drink, camp and have fires. Also have adequate bathrooms and showers on the Island. It's worth the extra time and $12 permit to go to the beaches on the Island.

We really enjoyed this beach! Great parking, just feet from the water! It was a Thursday, so it wasn't too crowded. It is a great place to spend family time. Also, the hotels near the beach are very reasonable! ☀️

The jellyfish were so bad we didn't even get in. At one point I counted 7 jellyfish close to shore. Jellyfish were washing up on the beach. We used a cup to put several back in before we left.

Beautiful beach — very relaxing and conveniently close to the USS Lexington. We really enjoyed the time and the view here. The late evening or early morning hours are the best times to visit for a peaceful experience.

Beautiful quiet area! Fix the small road that leads to the parking, big pot holes!!

There's an outside area with showers to rinse (free, but shampoo and soap is prohibited),restrooms need a lot of attention. Inside the building you can shower but payment is required in quarters ($4 quarters=4minutes)restrooms here are clean.

Best RV Park and beach is within walking distance!!! You can now stay for 2 weeks!!!! Best spots to see the beach are sites 8-9.

Stayed for about a week with an RV - April 27th to May 4th 2025. ‘Premium’ spots are very pretty; non-premium is, at least when I visited, a parking lot next to a construction zone. Ultimately, I would stay again, but the park is owned by the city which caused issues, primarily around power. Paid for a power RV site, but the island lost power for something like 24 total hours over the course of two separate, non-consecutive days. No power - no A/C when it’s 85 degrees outside and you’re trying to get a good night’s rest. No power - no reliable internet. Inquired about a partial refund, but was basically told that would be difficult. Understandable - city budgets, paperwork and all that. So, idk, pretty park, nice staff, but not without some headaches.

Went about a week ago, all the camp sites were spread out plenty of privacy, it was clean, my 2 wheel truck did get stuck and was a minor pain getting it out the sand. But didn't stop me from having an awesome beach experience.

We were not camping there; our family was. We just went to hang out a couple times. The campground was quiet and clean. Their camper spot was very nice, with an extra-large concrete area for a picnic table and chairs, and they even had room for their large dog fence. The bathrooms were decent. The beach was pretty clean, too. Very nice; I'd definitely camp there myself in the future.

This was our first time here at Padre Balli Park. It was nice and clean. There weren't too many campers so they had slots open. We were less than 5min. walking distance to the beach. The water was brown on the first day and very windy. The second and third days were very nice 87°F for the high and humidity was low. So very comfortable weather. The water started returning to it natural color and by Wednesday it was there. We went fishing and caught a few fish and released them back. The bath/shower house was clean and the laundry room was in working order. I wish they had more washer & dryers. The price for the premium sites are very reasonable. They do offer tent camping and have electricity to most spots. I would recommend getting a beach parking pass from the office at about $14.00 so you can drive on the beach ⛱️ and set up for the day. The pass is good for 1yr. It was really nice and we look forward to heading back there before the year end.

Stayed 3days our first stay.it was awesome!.

I'm going to say some things that I don't see anyone else saying. This place is starting to fall apart and I know the city knows because the items are removed. Even when I was there they were removing one of the basketball backdrops that had broken glass. Come on guys ...can you not have nice things? This is one playground that has equipment that is more motor driven and helps the kids practice their balancing skills. It's not like all of the other playgrounds in town that's just slides and some climbing places. If you want to get to the slide you have to work for it. There's also more benches here than a lot of the parks and if you know how to use it..some stationary adult exercise equipment. The main feature of course is the bay breeze and view. Though items are breaking, it is being actively maintained. There are also restrooms nearby which is not a common feature with most playgrounds.

This is a pretty park situated right by the Bay. Nice views and electric scooters for reny. A bike / walking trail runs by it. Not much shade anywhere. There's parking available.

Great place for a walk/jog

Very very clean. Great place to take your kids. Only downside is homeless people taking up all the tables with only 1 out 8 being used by visitors. They don't bother anyone they just inconvenience the public by not allowing use of the picnic tables. Great parking and fairly clean restrooms.

Great bike ride. Family friendly. Every Saturday come our for an enjoyable ride. Anything on wheels bring it to ride.

We love coming to this park to feed the birds. We really enjoy seeing the mama birds carry multiple pieces of food off to their youngin's. Of course, before the bigger bully seabirds come & usually haggle the food away from them. There needs ti be pooper scoopers for people with pets. Like one of those trash bag things you can get when your dog poops in the grass. When this happens I'll change this to 5 stars. Overall, we have a great time here, there's a cute little park for children as well along with places to sit and eat or have a picnic at. A public bathroom Would be nice too, I know there's some at the next park over tho.

Very friendly staff, They keep everytime clean.. nice views for rooms with a view here for the 4th of July they have just been great at the hotel, there's 2 bars one up front and one on the deck... Nice swimming pool which is an inside pool have access to go to the beach ⛱.. If you're looking for a hotel this is definitely one you'd like to be at.. Enjoy your family/ business trip and cheers. 🍻

This Saturday Farmer's Market is a real gem for Corpus Christi. I love the blend between handmade crafts ( jewelry, art, wood work, and pottery) and home baked items ( jams, locally raised meat, candy, sauces, breads, cakes, pies...oh, and popcorn!). They even have locally grown flowers.. I can tell you, that's a treat in South Texas! The stars of the show, though, are the Farmer's! 🚜 Several Farmer's get up at the crack of dawn to bring their home grown items into town. In my fridge, we notice the difference in vitality of produce... lasts longer, tastes better. It's a favorite destination for Saturdays 9-noon 🌧🌞 with craft fairs seasonally featuring more vendors and extended hours. Easy access for those with special needs. 🦽🦼 Tell them Rachél sent you! 🍉🥕🌽🍅🥬🍞🥩🍳🍭🥧🍰🍿🎨📿

My husband and I love the CCFM!!! The vendors are amazing, helpful, and very knowledgeable about their products. I highly recommend going for you fresh veggies, breads, and herbs. My favorite vendors are Elemental Farms, From the Garden and Gulf Grove Farm, and Bee Rescue.

Enjoyed this market so much, hand made items like the dye shirts, candles, pottery, breads, jams and more !

Know your food and who produces it! Amazing market to shop for groceries and more! Lots of Microgreens, fresh produce, farm raised chicken and beef direct from the farmer, eggs, sourdough and more!

There was a very awesome variety of items here. Tasty jams , cool tie-dye clothes ( I bought a onesie for my new born son ) , and good looking produce. I got to try the best Micro greens in town too! Check it out!!

The Southside Farmers Market has so many farmers to choose from now it's amazing! They have a variety of artist to see as well, it's definitely a good idea to check them out.

I love coming to the Farmers Market every weekend. Supeer fresh home grown produce, farm fresh eggs, locally baked bread. Rain or Shine, what more than this could you want. Great prices, Kettle corn freshly prepared in so many flavors, Delicious 😋. Thankyou.

I came here alone to maybe walk the trails and get some exercise. I was afraid. It was very overgrown. No one has mowed this place in a while. There were some homeless men there. That might have been OK if I wasn't a single female by myself in an overgrown wilderness. I was kind of afraid because all of the unsloved mystery TV shows came to my mind, so I just got out of there fast. I was kind of hoping to see some trails, but I didn't see any near the entrance. I don't know if there are any farther back. I was kind of afraid to go any further than I did. I talked to my coworker, who said it used to be a really nice park. I'm not sure what happened. Hopefully, they can get the vegetation under control and landscaped. I wouldn't come here as a single female. Maybe come with a group of people or something. It just didn't feel safe being a single female at this park.

The park was lovely, hills and trails, lots of greenery and wild life best of all very quiet it's free to enter, there was a lot of bird watching

Good wild place in the city to be with nature in a real life setting. It was clean and semi manicured enough to walk around freely. There are hidden areas that are allowed to become overgrown, which are great for wildlife. I will return to this place as a regular stop on my birding adventures. I did not feel in danger despite the aloneness, there were not any homeless people sleeping there, or hanging out. I think the police do a good job of keeping it free of vagrants. This is a free park with no gates.

It's pretty here for pics but the amount of homeless around was enough to not ever want to go back. Do not take your kids here.

Friendly, professional, and quick! Happy with how it went.

This is more like a green space than a city park. There are no picnic tables, play sets, or bathrooms. There are trails that wander through the space under trees, so it's good for a little walk. However, if you like watching birds, it is a *great* place especially during spring and fall migration!

It was nothing Homeless people Was not happy with it at all

They need to change lap swimming to fewer hours and open up the whole pool to the public that’s coming with their families to play. The majority of the pool is closed off for “lap swimming” when no one is even there for lap swimming. The other side of the pool is so crowded while the other side is empty.

Pretty and clean. Kids had a good time. No diving board. 1.25 for kids 4.00 for adults bring a pic-nic !

Not many sitting areas. If your child is younger than 8, they need to be accompanied by an adult in the water. Good place just needs more seating, but is fun for the children.

Lifeguards are awesome 👌,the best outdoor lap swim. The lifeguards are always friendly.

Poor service on life guard. I couldn’t even put my daughter on the wall to fix her life jacket without lifeguard yelling and whistling!!

Staff is extremely rude and wouldn't trust them with my life. Pool is ok but small

Friendly lifeguards well for the most part and am grateful to have a pool so close plus it’s free thanks for this pool

Have lived around the corner from this park and it has been going down hill. The last 6 months the homeless population has grown In the park and due to that, the park has become a public rest room they bath in the drinking fountain and the just squat and relive their bouls every where in the park. It's disgusting used needles and broken glass everywhere. Hope the city can do something about it.

The day of the dead festival is one of my favorite events to go to every year. There are always good food and great music. But it's better if you go with someone because you can have someone to experience it with.

Cool underground tunnel connecting upper Corpus Christi business district to the market area below! Music from the Art Walk echoes through the tunnel and bounces around d the tall buildings. Very eerie but beautiful effect!

Scare but interesting to look and adventure.

What have you write well think again because of the homeless population and the CCP d's take on having these people arrested and taken off the streets and put in jails is this played out sad these parks locations are not what they appear they're actually very and say they need correcting but however the city ordinance and city give a matic approach is well as you just a system has taken the wrong approach securing this problem this is one of the main flies in Corpus Christi

It's a nice park but quite small & not enough parking. On the Pokemon Go side, there are 2 pokestops & 2 gyms very close.

Yes brings memories I want to capture some of the history of Corpus Christi,TX A few places that you can go and see different art murals and history

My son caught his 1st keeper Redfish in the Packery channel. Used live croaker.

Great fishing area.

Watch out for the scam! I went there and with all of the construction parking is not clearly communicated. I parked my car in line with about 6 other vehicles. My wife went back to car and there was a woman in one of the White Trucks that says Island patrol. She looked at my wife and did not say a thing. After a great day of fishing I find a parking violation on my car. The fine is $40! I don’t mind paying when I clearly don’t follow the rules but this is a scam! Whoever is in charge needs to address this. Please post signs that give your customers clear directions on do”s and don’t”s. Remember, taxpayers are the customer. Please watch where you park so that you don’t just become another way for the city to make money. Good luck everyone. I hope this saves someone the aggravation!

I had one of my best fishing days here for trout, it was awesome! I am from Baytown and an avid kayak fisherman in the Galveston bay. I Decided to go fishing for the evening at the Packery Channel Jetties for my first time. Since I was in town working for a few days I did not bring my kayak, but did bring a couple of poles and gear. I pulled up and the birds where working the jetties. They stayed working bait the whole afternoon until dark. I could not throw my lure in without getting a bite at least every 5-8 cast. I limited out on keeper spotted trout and caught to many to count. All on artificial lures. I also caught 8 - 24" + skipjacks and let me tell you what, they are a good fight! I will definitely be back to fish here again.

This is another great fishing spot! Our family is very blessed that our son goes to school at Texas A&M Corpus Christi and we get to come down once a month to see him and break him away for sight seeing! We always have a great time and can't wait for the next trip. In the photos my husband caught 2 both out of season! Till next time!

South jetties are amazing, there's fishing, surfing and lots of shell hunting. Love this place, I've been coming to Padre Island since I was around four years old and I'm fifty nine years old now.

the place was closed for repair of the walkway from the building at zahn ave toward the 2 jetties. no sign saying that it's closed or when it will be opened again - just some personnel on a boat hollering that the place is closed.

Reasonable prices for gift shop ! Great photo spot

Driving by we almost missed it. Stopped to use a restroom and decided to walk through the nature walk. There was not much to see but no one was there which made it feel like a little hideaway. When leaving, saw there was a little road and google maps showed it went by the water. So glad we went down that road to take a look. There was plenty of parking and a few people fishing. While it is not a swimming beach there were people walking along the beach and we joined in for awhile. The waves were similar to what you might see on a freshwater lake. Some of the small sea shells actually had crabs that crawled across the beach. You will need water shoes since there is glass from broken (beer?) bottles. I was picking up a few pieces until I realized how much there was and found even more buried in the sand.

Raised boardwalk for wildflower/plant and bird viewing

It was like going to the wild feeling. I enjoyed lots of artists depictions and photographs supposedly sitting in front of plants or birds shown on the boards. After each piece, I wondered how much creativity the artist/photographer showed to capture the image at that quality. Their names are below each image for copyright protection. Still, people fail to acknowledge or think in the direction of the Originator of these marvels, Jehovah. It is easily accessible. I parked free. There is a walk board with two parts showing different species. It is a place to visit, if you like nature and want to know some species native to Texas/America. Its maintenance seems on the decline. Visit while it last.

This is a nice, small park. There is a short boardwalk with a number of informative signs that talk about the history and biology of the area. This is a great place for birdwatching.

Community fishing at it's best. Social distanced but still outdoors doing something. Love it.

We had an amazing time! The water was beautiful clear and the wind was low

Nice place to visit, if you're in the area.

We love to visit when we come for vacation. Unfortunately we miss the concessions they had downtown. Someone needs to open something up in there. That's a good place.

Cool status and spot to walk around and chill, they had this cool bicycle ride and was pretty cool.

The wonderful view of the ocean makes this a perfect place to cool down on a hot summer’s day. The water looks clean and refreshing from the shore edge and the sea gulls sing their victory songs for all who listen

Beautifully maintained waterfront park. We visited Corpus Christi on a day trip from Houston specifically to try out the Zagster bike share program and this is one place in town where the bike stands were plentiful. It was January but there were still quite a few people out. Some on bikes but many more on cool looking motorized scooters. Both are available for rent and the riding area is very good including the really clean bathrooms. There's even a spot where you can get air for your tires or need a tool to adjust something on your bike.

It was nice today. The weather ended up turning good. Wasn't too much traffic

Great start for a stroll along the waterfront. Nice views and plenty of spots to sit and and enjoy the surrounds. Interesting art features and well maintained area.

This is a great place for surfing, swimming, beachcombing, and sunrise watching. You can also fish from the surf or from the pier. Nice place for kids to play. Please watch for the weather conditions and the flags on the entrances to the beach. Rip tide can be very strong and dangerous.

The Dunes Condominiums are one of my favorite places to stay. I've been staying here the past few years and I've never had a single problem. Everyone is always so accommodating. My son left his stuffed animal there and everyone went out of their way to recover it for him. I will continue to stay at our home away from home with the best view!

The social climate can feel unwelcoming. Displays of racism and homophobia are common in the whole city; with Confederate and Trump flags frequently visible. Those promoting such views seem protected. The beach is not very clean and people leave their trash every where

This was an awesome park to visit while passing through the area. It was clean and well taken care of. It was fun for the kids and for us. I recommend going there and spending a few hours with the family.

The fee to the park is $12 for the year! That’s is a great price. It has restrooms/port a potty and it’s pet friendly!

I love this beach. Is a great place to relax and take in the sun. I love that you can drive your car all the way to the beach and park. The water is always so warm and the beach is fairly shallow. Not a whole lot of people when it's not a holiday. Unfortunately, that was not the case for labor day weekend. But, still overall a great place to chill. I recommend taking some chairs and beach umbrellas as well as a cooler with cold drinks.

So good, clean beach, chill vibe, clean bathrooms. Great time on the sand and in the water. Our happy place!

Pretty nice and clean beach. Saw one of the best sunrise ever. Alot of seashells. Would recommend coming here

Enjoyed my visits. Every morning people were picking up the shore line, patrol of the area was good. Trash can accessibility was on point. The restrooms are kept very clean and stocked.

The Padre Island Seawall is absolutely breathtaking! The views of the Gulf are incredible, with miles of coastline to enjoy. It's the perfect spot for a walk, bike ride, or just to take in the fresh ocean air. The seawall is well-maintained, with plenty of space for everyone, and the waves crashing against the shore create the perfect soundtrack for a peaceful day. Whether you're a local or a tourist, it's a must-visit. It's also a fantastic spot to catch a sunset! Highly recommend it for anyone looking to enjoy nature, relax, and appreciate the beauty of Padre Island.

Great facilities but with the number of people visiting it could build more. It is great and the beach is pretty clean.

This is a great beach! It’s super clean and I love that we can drive our car to where we will hang out.

You have to get a pass ($12) to park on the beach but it’s good for the calendar year. Saw lots of sea life along the sea wall to include sea turtles.

found this beach by chance . i come back every time im near by . showers and restrooms nearby the parking lot . water less than 100 feet away by ramp . disability accessible . i recommend !!

Unfortunately, we were at "The Beach" (Port Aransas, Tx.) the day before tropical storm Alberto . Only time we had with grandson. Waves were high, water surge was high leaving a nasty foam and plenty of garbage floating around. I've been to Port A when everything worked and it was lovely . Will go back. Thanks for asking .

Port Aransas, TX is around 3 hours from San Antonio, TX. We love the Holiday Inn Express, 1 block from the ocean, across from Shell Restaurant. Stop by FLY It, they are wonderful people, there is something for everyone. Plus you are helping Port A, after Harvey, we have to go there every time. We have gone for possible over 30 Years. Kites, windsocks, spinners, and more.

Totally recommend! Beautiful sandy beach super soft sand!

Beautiful and well maintained beaches. Its defense worth buying the Beach Access Parking Permits so you may drive and park as you please on the beachs. Plenty of space for you and your family to spread out and relax and spend the day on. If you're like me and my family, we spend several hours at a time on the beaches. So its nice when you can find a clean and maintained beach. The city of Port Aransas does a great job at this!

Plenty of parking space at the beach, but be careful or your car may get stuck in the sand. Nice beach, plenty of decent sized waves. Beware of hungry seagulls lol.

Low cost parking right on the beach, not many people compared to most clean beaches. A great day!

Every year we come here and every year we dont want to leave this place, our family loves it. The beach is clean the water is great and the sand is warm . My only complaint is mosquitoes so bring your OFF and relax.

Firefly was the perfect location. This was our first time at an RV. Resort, and it was absolutely awesome. Our plan was to go to all the spots on the island and in the area. And instead, we ended up just staying at Firefly over our 4 day weekend. We will definitely be back. Soon!

We had a great time. Number one we had camper issues and everyone was very nice and accommodating. Number two the campground is very clean. Staff is very attentive to anything going on in the campground that isn’t supposed to be there. It can be stinky at times due to sea grass but the view is amazing. We went out and caught redfish, drum and sea trout twice while we were there. Docs seafood and steaks definitely needs to be on the itinerary! All in all we had a great experience.

Very well-maintained campground right on the water! The road and sites are paved. Sites are level with picnic tables and ours had a fire pit. There is a small private beach and swimming pool. Daily trash pick up. Ice and propane are available. Would stay again if in the area.

The reception was wonderful !!! We had a fantastic stay with Firefly RV Resort in Corpus Christi. The RV site was clean, swimming pool was very refreshing. The beach setup was nice, Tiki umbrellas with chairs. I took my senior parents and the staff was Very helpful with shuttling them around, great staff. The fishing is very unique, Pier fishing, wade fishing, canal fishing, bring your boat if you want, boat ramp is available in the Resort, and fish cleaning station. We will definitely be scheduling a return trip in October. Thank you to the entire staff for a wonderful experience. The Quinn family.

We love this resort! We sometimes bring our travel trailer here, but this time we stayed in a tiny house, and it was great! Very comfortable, clean and convenient. Super helpful and friendly woman at the front desk. Can’t wait to go back!

The perfect weather, cool breeze and intimate setting made this an ideal place for my family and I to set up for the July 4th holiday! It was a full resort but it didn’t feel overcrowded with people at all! Amenities were great- loved the 24 hour showers and laundry! Perfect amount of space for everyone! Can’t wait for the new pool to go in! We will definitely be back in the RV!

Our vacation turned out to be so awesome. Such a beautiful view. Everything is nice and clean madi at the front desk is great so is Bree thank you both so much and the cart are so pleasant. Our first reservations were at Mustang Island State Park that was awful. We are so glad we found this firefly. We will definitely be back.

A Short 9 hole disc golf course pretty much all Ace runs if you have 300 ft in you we had the added pleasure of having the blue Angels flying over us from every direction.

I don't play much disc golf but it was super fun and not too long distance for me to get a good play in. The course is moderate challenge. It was clean & grass was cut. Great park!

9 hole disc golf course. Very open, beginner friendly. Has regular tournaments. Weekday mornings, you'll have the place to yourself.

Fun 9 hole disc golf course with some interesting tees!

Cute park during the day! Awesome frisbee park as well. Definitely a nice place for a picnic on a nice summer day!While a largely open space, there are a few large trees that provide excellent shade. However, definitely needs more lighting for the evenings. I have witnessed two drug deals take place here in the late afternoon. Recently, the other late afternoon my wife and I were followed and creepily watched by a group of rough looking teenagers. We left immediately.

Nice playground and disc golf park.

The only disc golf course within Corpus city limits (as far as I'm aware). This is a popular little park with a quick nine baskets that makes for a fun enough round. I can easily play this course with two tween nephews in thirty minutes flat most visits. Expect to have puppies and kiddos running through the entire round, and it will still be a good day throwing.

Flat out awesome, the art in this gallery is some serious talent.as far as I'm concerned, I think 90 percent of it is under priced. The gallery has a wonderful selection.and a great variety. I would recommend stopping In if your in the area

Came home with 3 great pieces after a fantastic visit. Signed the kids up for classes to learn the technique of fluid art. Yes, they do classes! The gallery has also started doing art walks for their local youth artist who meet regularly - went back and got a couple more pieces. They really promote local and youth art which I love! We will be back for more. Awesome environment, relaxed island vibes, and tons of talent fill building everywhere you look!

This is a very nice local gallery with a nice variety of are for sale. You can find great gifts here.

Fantastic Art Gallery! Beautiful fused glass art as well as many local artists!

Wonderful local art gallery! So much beautiful art. Prices to fit everyone’s budget. Just perfect!

Lovely place to visit and relax! Melissa was wonderful!

Owner is very warm and friendly. Wife will be taking art classes and Hula as well. Very happy to have found a nice gallery so close to our new home on the island. Nice selection of local art for sale as well. A big fan of supporting small businesses such as these where customer service and personal touch still matter!

Nice easy walking trail. You see lizards, butterflies and as we did a pack rat. Nice scenery. There is one sand dune that you can climb and see 360 degrees.

We saw several different bird species and an abundance of lizards

This paved trail can be walked through in about 20 minutes. There are multiple covered areas along the way for shade and postings about local plants. It's fun to see what padre island looks like naturally.

Its a great place to have a walk, and breathe fresh air.

Paved, 1 mile loop, several rest benches. Note it's just into the national park so you have to pay to get in the park.

Such a peaceful walk.

Great hike with little ones

If you’re into history this is worth checking out. Park and take a walk through the cemetery and you’ll see stones from pre-1900 as well as historical markers describing some of the people buried on site. Area around the cemetery is a bit run down so be aware of your surroundings.

The cemetery is great, for the most part undisturbed, we went last year in the wintertime as the Voices of South Texas did a great informational display for all to see for free, what is really cool is all the history of this place that most dont know about, i have lived here my entire life and never knew it was even here, we explored the whole place and look forward to this years event.

It is very sad that the city does not keep up with this historical landmark. I went there this weekend and was very disappointed in its appearance. I loved it for the history but I would love to see this maintained and respected.

This historical landmark NEEDS TO BE BETTER MAINTAINED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI!!!!!!

Was amazed . Great history. Many hero's there.

Justin Mazon RIP

Very interesting.

Driscoll Health Plan Symposium, January 21 at 8am. They are one fun and entertaining group!

Very nice and comfortable plece for kids performance.

Very nice. Comfortable chairs.

Wonderful to experience that sound...A Gaggle of Trombones!

Charming, talented performers.

Old school

(Translated by Google) The performance was beautiful! Ensemble folkloric de veracruz & mariachi celestial from Kingsville played. The program was 8 parts, Desperate Huasteco, China cos de la Reforma Antigua, Mascara de Mexico, Sonnes Huapangos Arribenos de San Lius Potosi, son de mi Tierra, Brisas Costenas, Ritmos Norenos & solo Veracruz es Bello. (Original) The performance was beautiful! Ensemble folkloric de veracruz & mariachi celestial from Kingsville played. The program was 8 parts, Desperate Huasteco,China cos de la Reforma Antigua, Mascara de Mexico,Sonnes Huapangos Arribenos de San Lius Potosi,son de mi Tierra, Brisas Costenas, Ritmos Norenos & solo Veracruz es Bello.

Sun, Sand, and a Great Time Near Corpus Christi! On a grand family vacation adventure in San Antonio, we decided a day trip to the beach was in order, and this gem near Corpus Christi hit the spot! The water here is ridiculously shallow for a long ways, which was a blessing, especially on a blustery day when the wind warnings basically screamed, "Stay where you can touch!" It meant endless splashing fun without anyone accidentally becoming a new part of the Gulf ecosystem. The sand is like powdered sugar, perfect for serious sandcastle architecture (my 13-year-old was impressed, and so was I, a 51-year-old who still takes sand construction very seriously). Now, it's not the blindingly white, postcard-perfect stuff, and the water isn't that Caribbean turquoise – my guess is you'd need to charter a private yacht to find that around here. But what it lacked in magazine spread aesthetics, it more than made up for in pure, unadulterated joy. I channeled my inner aquatic beast and did a lot of body surfing. It wasn't exactly Pipeline, but my personal fun meter was redlined! We loved that it wasn't too crowded, which, for a weekday, felt like a small miracle. You can drive right onto the beach! Parking was free – always a win for a family of seven! – and they had plenty of clean-ish bathrooms and outdoor showers that saved my car from becoming a mobile sand dune. I've been to beaches that make you gasp with awe, and frankly, some that make you gasp for air (in a bad way). This one falls squarely in the "loved it, would definitely frequent if I lived here" category. It's the kind of beach that promises simple, delightful fun and delivers. We had a truly fantastic time, soaking up the Texas sun and making memories.

Lots of clean sand and shoreline. Attentive lifeguards. Plenty of parking. Extremely clean public restroom. Excellent signage.

Good facilities. Free parking. Clean beach. Bad crowded. Polite visitors though (except this ego parked there deep and wouldn’t let people out). Bring your own shade. Be careful about leaving things on the seawall, sand blows into everything. Good shallow water access. Good for little kids. Positive experience. Was a yes.

This is a great beach with close access to restrooms and outside rinse off. I love walking on the boardwalk too!

Absolutely beautiful 😍 one of the best beaches with such great animities for everyone to enjoy. 💯 percent recommend and will be coming back

Early morning was fantastic before the crowds arrive! Clean, peaceful, and close to civilization.

Beautiful beach not too crowded. There is plenty of space to relax and enjoy the water.

The Watergarden is located in the center of Corpus Christi’s arts, cultural and science museums. It is FREE to the public and open 6a to 10pm. The entrance and parking lot are wheelchair accessible. There is handicap parking nearby. Beautiful area, very relaxing and serene. This is the perfect place for a family picnic or just to walk around. If you visit at night, you can enjoy LED lighting.

They turned the water back on so the wife and I took the motorcycle down there one evening and checked it out! It was dusk so we saw it come alive with lights flickering it was pretty impressive. Also a night ride of lighted bikes was leaving and they did a lap around the water garden on the way out it was pretty neat! Totally recommend this local sight!

Pretty nice spot to chill and enjoy the sounds of the water flow in ever direction. It has a Compas in the middle and security walking so you feel safe the water is clean. Highly recommend seeing.

It is still very beautiful as ever before. But due to water limited the flow of the lovely river that was once there is not hardly there. But I do recommend to visit especially during the night enjoy an eventful evening when it lights up

It had been a long time since we went to see the water gardens and so much has changed. Whoever worked this project from any angle did an amazing job! Thank you! Definitely go after dark so you can see the light effects.

05/25 - Finally repaired and reopened. Great venue for pictures. I'll update later with night pictures to show the lights.

Beautiful, serine calming ambiance

We stopped here a few times during our Texas stay. The trails are nice and well maintained. It’s a good place to take a walk, but we didn’t see much wildlife. We went to Corpus Christi, and the Preserve, when the weather was bad and there weren’t any birds where we were staying. So we weren’t really expecting to see much here. It seems like there were many things for kids to do and learn. We enjoyed taking pictures of the pond and statues, and some of the views from the trails.

Amazing place to go birding. If you haven't used a bird identification app before, I recommend downloading the Merlin app, start a Sound ID recording while walking the trails, and watch all the birds that pop up on the found species list. My wife and I did this the last time we went and there were Painted Buntings all over the preserve. Most of them were out of sight but eventually we were able to find a couple.

Corpus Christi doesn't have many nature trails and definitely no shade, but this is a great family-friendly trail. Kids areas have shade and restrooms, but larger trails do not. There is a small story trail available for littles close to the picnic and playground areas and larger trails, about 2-5 miles, depending on your route. Parking areas are available inside and outside of the park, but check on the hours before considering parking inside.

Was a nice relatively short walk. Took my dog and he enjoyed the walk too. Saw a rattlesnake coiled up but was a small one.

Awesome place to visit and take the kids, an awesome experience for adults as well if you're into nature & science, amazing playground park and walking trails 👣

Often, parks are usually focused on just having more trees and trails, but this one includes many of the natural terrains of the area not often explored or highlighted. There are facilities and information for additional family fun exploring and some walking trails which you can finish the loop in about an hour of slow walking and stopping. There are areas for kids to play, well maintained bathrooms, and one member of staff there when I visited to answer questions. This park is a wonderful addition to many of the parks in the area. My only caution is to watch for ant hills along the gravel trails to make sure you don't step in or near one. Otherwise, this was a nice free location to walk around and see nature local to Corpus.

I love this place. It's well kept, and trails are maintained. At least there is some nature, native trees, and understory to see here. I try to keep an eye out for rattlesnakes and have seen a bobcat here. Being in nature has been such a needed antidote to workdays inside an office. So, the efforts made by staff here to keep the trails and surrounding area accessible and fairly clean are very much appreciated!!!

There are a few neat spots around this park as far as hiking and walking go. The hawk observation deck gives a great view of the area. There is a small observation deck that looks out over the pond. A bit further down, there is a boardwalk near the river that has some gorgeous trees covered in spanish moss. There isn't much in the way of actual trails though. You're mostly just walking on the road. Lots of water around, so be sure to bring bug spray. The mosquitoes are fierce. And watch out for fire ants too. While we were reading the sign for the Boy Scout trail, our feet got covered in them!

Lovely place! There is a deck for hawk observation, but there is also a handicap accessible ramp to do some bird watching. I've seen cardinals, green jays, hummingbirds, deer, turtles, ducks, a family of javelinas and a bobcat. There are walking trails, a river for fishing and if you just feel like taking a relaxing drive it's definitely the place for that too!

Weather you wanna be in nature, fish,play,hike,birdwatch, walk, see natural wildlife, whatever makes you happy this place has got it all! They have a splash pad recently installed too for the summer!

We live in Corpus Christi which is fairly close by and we visit alot. Sometimes just for a relaxing drive, sometimes for a hike and sometimes to play at the park. Feels like your way out in the middle of nowhere when your actually near the hubbub of the town. I have even take my kids there for driving practice sometimes.

We need more nature spots like this. It’s sad that some of the trails get so littered, people bring fast food and dump it there without using their abundant trash cans. It’s a nice shady spot and there’s kayak launch spots too.

Such a nice peaceful place to do a little fishing or just pass time. Only wish they had restrooms that were closer to the river side.

We were traveling from South Padre to San Antonio. This was a great park to sit and eat at. We picked up food and ate under a shaded pavilion. There was a nice ADA regulated playground that was perfect to get our daughters energy out before the long drive ahead!