Summer season is simply across the nook! Can you’re feeling it? College is letting out, the temperatures are rising, and your children could also be asking, “What are we going to do that summer time?! Whether or not you get pleasure from lengthy holidays or a weekend getaway, Corpus Christi is a enjoyable – and shut – choice. Good for household journeys, or a ladies (or guys) weekend, it actually has one thing for everybody! Plus, you may’t beat that fast and straightforward two hour drive: in the event you time it proper, you received’t even should cease for further snacks or a potty break! For these keen on Port Aransas, try Taylor’s customer’s information right here! As a somebody who grew up simply south of Corpus Christi, I’ve put collectively a complete listing of our favourite locations to eat and issues to do within the Glowing Metropolis by the Sea.
The place to Keep
First, take into account what you’ll be doing and the place you’ll be going throughout your journey. Corpus is probably not that large, but it surely’s a stable 30 minute drive from one finish to the opposite.
Happening a seaside journey? You’ll most likely wish to keep nearer to the island as a result of you might not wish to drive far if you’re sizzling, sticky, and sandy. For a full seaside/resort expertise, try Wyndham – Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island. We stayed right here as soon as, and cherished the pool, the seaside entry, and the out of doors showers.
In the event you’ll be largely concentrated in downtown, there are a number of inns with waterfront views, however my favourite is the Emerald Seashore Resort. An ideal {couples} staycation spot, it has a tiki bar on the seaside plus seaside entry!
The place to Eat
Breakfast
Hester’s Cafe – serving nice espresso/lattes, pastries, breakfast, lunch, and a children menu.
S&J’s – solely open through the week and positioned in Calallen, they’ve the BEST kolaches and cinnamon rolls. My favourite is the ham and cheese or sausage and cheese kolaches. In addition they have sandwiches, burgers, salads that are nice lunch choices.
Andy’s Nation Kitchen – get pleasure from a basic diner fashion breakfast and lunch, plus a children menu.
Lucy’s Snack Bar – an ideal pet pleasant spot serving connoisseur lattes and specialty breakfast/lunch/dinner.
Lunch/Dinner
Central Kitchen – one other pet pleasant spot serving pastries, sourdough bread, connoisseur salads and sandwiches.
Sam and Louie’s Pizza – NY fashion pizza, calzones and wings; some gluten-free choices.
El Comino – serving dinner solely, this can be a nice Tex-Mex spot with a late evening menu and margaritas.
Harrison’s Touchdown – positioned on the pier within the Marina, they serve seafood and infrequently have dwell music.
The Mariner – positioned above Harrison’s Touchdown, this upscale spot has meals and drinks. It additionally solely serves dinner.
For the Espresso Fans
In the event you’re a espresso connoisseur like me, resort espresso simply isn’t going to chop it! Whether or not you want gas to get going or a day choose me up, try one in every of our favourite espresso outlets!
Espresso Waves – a number of places serving espresso/lattes, in addition to panini and pastries for a fast breakfast.
Milky Espresso Bar – espresso/lattes, with some small bites.
Each day Repair Cafe – espresso/lattes, smoothies, tea – additionally serves salads, sandwiches, kolaches, pastries
For the Households
In the event you’re on the lookout for family-friendly actions, there’s a lot to do down in Corpus!
Texas State Aquarium
The Texas State Aquarium is a well-liked vacation spot for households. This was the one aquarium I went to rising up, and it set some fairly excessive expectations! Time your journey with a dolphin present, and when you have a membership to the San Antonio Zoo, you’ll get a considerable low cost! Truthful warning: the tickets are costly, but it surely has a lot to see and do, it’s effectively value it to expertise it not less than as soon as.
Baseball
If baseball is your factor, catch a minor league sport with the Corpus Christi Hooks! Tickets are cheap they usually provide a number of meal and alcohol offers on sure days as effectively.
Hurricane Alley
Cool off on the waterpark, Hurricane Alley! Between a wave pool, slides and rides, a lazy river, nice splash pad for the littles, and a swim up bar for mother and pop, this park has one thing for the entire household.
The USS Lexington
Whether or not you get pleasure from naval historical past or airplanes, or each, try the USS Lexington! Tour the flight deck with 20 aircrafts, or enterprise into the decrease decks to see what a U.S. warship is all about.
For the Seashore-Goers
Some folks favor Galveston seashores, others like South Padre – however I’m a Corpus seaside woman by means of and thru. We’re speaking Mustang Island and Port Aransas seashores; even the Nationwide Seashore! At the start, you may drive on the seaside. Decide a spot you want and arrange camp, with no parking and drudging by means of sand required. Understand that seaweed washes up at sure occasions of the yr, and don’t neglect to cease at a fuel station on the island to choose up your seaside allow sticker!
For the youthful crowd, try North Packery Channel, or “North Pack” because the locals name it. That is the place everybody goes to surf and hang around.
For households, my favourite spot is Seashore Entry Highway 2. From right here, you may drive all the best way down the seaside to Port Aransas. How cool is that – simply drive on the seaside till you discover a spot you want! Bear in mind that it may be sandy right here, so drive fastidiously and by no means drive by means of dry, deep sand with out four-wheel drive.
For individuals who like somewhat extra comfort, take into account Mustang Island State Park. They’ve out of doors showers and port-a-potties alongside the seaside. You too can take a camper for the final word in a single day expertise. We grew up doing this each summer time as a child and it gave me a few of my greatest reminiscences! Understand that you’ll simply pay the state park entrance payment, and received’t want a seaside allow to come back to this seaside. Additionally, you will wish to make reservations for day use or tenting upfront.
It’s additionally a stupendous spot for household photographs, maternity photographs, and so on. Take a look at Jacquelyn’s instagram for all of your South Texas picture wants!
For the Vacationers
One time in highschool, my dad took us on a “staycation”. We stayed on the Finest Western on the Island, went to the seaside, the vacationer outlets, and performed putt-putt at Treasure Island. We had the perfect time! Generally it’s enjoyable to do all of the touristy issues, particularly for the youngsters. So, be a vacationer for a day and go to all of the enjoyable locations on the Island, even when them effectively.
Espresso
Island Joes – good spot for espresso/lattes/smoothies, and lightweight bites.
Purchasing
You simply can’t miss Third Coast Seashore Co. – make sure to cease and take an iconic image within the sharks mouth! Different choices embrace Ocean Treasures and Agave Seashore for a extra boutique expertise.
Actions
Cease in for a spherical of putt-putt at Treasure Island Golf & Video games. One other iconic Island exercise!
Go to the Texas Sealife Heart. Make a reservation upfront to tour this donation-based rescue facility. It is a nice exercise for households with younger children!
Lunch/Dinner
For the Social gathering Crowd
Corpus has a enjoyable nightlife scene, with loads of dwell music! Take a look at a few of our favourite bars and live performance venues – a should in case you are taking a fast 48hr break to chill out and reconnect together with your different half.
It doesn’t matter what actions you select to do in your Corpus Christi weekend getaway, you’re positive to have a good time. Load up the youngsters, pack the sunscreen and revel in your summer time trip!
