Guidebook for Corpus Christi

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Guidebook for Corpus Christi

Food Scene

Great for higher end meals. Excellent steaks and entries.
41 residents recomanen
Black Sheep Bistro
15201 S Padre Island Dr
41 residents recomanen
Great for higher end meals. Excellent steaks and entries.
Wide variety of food on the menu. American, sushi, sea food
104 residents recomanen
Scuttlebutt's Seafood Bar & Grill
14254 S Padre Island Dr
104 residents recomanen
Wide variety of food on the menu. American, sushi, sea food
Basic sea food fare. Touristy sea food place right on the water.
118 residents recomanen
Doc's Seafood and Steaks
13309 S Padre Island Dr
118 residents recomanen
Basic sea food fare. Touristy sea food place right on the water.
Awesome German bakery! Homemade pastries, breads and breakfast fare.
50 residents recomanen
JB's German Bakery & Cafe
4141 South Staples Street
50 residents recomanen
Awesome German bakery! Homemade pastries, breads and breakfast fare.
Restaurant and bar at Bob Hall pier. Mikel May's is right on the water and has good food and drinks!
36 residents recomanen
Mikel May's Beachside Bar & Grill
15820 Park Rd
36 residents recomanen
Restaurant and bar at Bob Hall pier. Mikel May's is right on the water and has good food and drinks!
Great fresh sushi spot! Tons of rock in roll themed rolls and excellent appetizers. Try the Midnight Rambler if you appreciate raw. Excellent pork belly and wagyu beef.
59 residents recomanen
Rock & Rolls Sushi Lounge
15121 S Padre Island Dr
59 residents recomanen
Great fresh sushi spot! Tons of rock in roll themed rolls and excellent appetizers. Try the Midnight Rambler if you appreciate raw. Excellent pork belly and wagyu beef.
Local Thai and Chinese food. Great place to carryout. Excellent curries and soups. Basil fried rice is also a local favorite.
Thai Siam Island Restaurant
13925 S Padre Island Dr
Local Thai and Chinese food. Great place to carryout. Excellent curries and soups. Basil fried rice is also a local favorite.
Great place for burgers and fries.
85 residents recomanen
Padre Island Burger Company
11878 TX-361
85 residents recomanen
Great place for burgers and fries.
Excellent Pizza and Sandwiches.
48 residents recomanen
Padre Pizzeria
14493 S Padre Island Dr
48 residents recomanen
Excellent Pizza and Sandwiches.
Good pizza shop. Try their GIANT slice!
37 residents recomanen
Brooklyn Pie Co.
15326 S Padre Island Dr
37 residents recomanen
Good pizza shop. Try their GIANT slice!
Good, basic seafood restaurant and bar.
40 residents recomanen
Boathouse Bar and Grill
15241 Leeward Dr
40 residents recomanen
Good, basic seafood restaurant and bar.
Very small, intimate and romantic restaurant. Not on the island but right on the bay and just a short drive into Corpus Christi. Outside seating near the water and inside seating with water views. Excellent local seafood selections with a french twist. Try the escargot, Oysters Rockefeller and daily specials.
16 residents recomanen
Yardarm Restaurant
4310 Ocean Drive
16 residents recomanen
Very small, intimate and romantic restaurant. Not on the island but right on the bay and just a short drive into Corpus Christi. Outside seating near the water and inside seating with water views. Excellent local seafood selections with a french twist. Try the escargot, Oysters Rockefeller and daily specials.

Shopping

The Shops at La Palmera
4938 S Staples St
Great local beach shop with higher end brands and surf apparel.
10 residents recomanen
Third Coast Beach Co
14501 S Padre Island Dr
10 residents recomanen
Great local beach shop with higher end brands and surf apparel.
Affordable option for swimsuits and beachwear.
8 residents recomanen
Padre Islander & Island Sports
14514 S Padre Island Dr
8 residents recomanen
Affordable option for swimsuits and beachwear.
Another option for beach gear and affordable beachwear.
Island Sports
115 E Avenue G
Another option for beach gear and affordable beachwear.

Drinks & Nightlife

Bar and restaurant. Good appetizers and custom cocktails. Tray their in house infused vodka specialties!
35 residents recomanen
Angry Marlin and Coolwater Bar
15605 S Padre Island Dr
35 residents recomanen
Bar and restaurant. Good appetizers and custom cocktails. Tray their in house infused vodka specialties!
16 residents recomanen
Farah's
14305 S Padre Island Dr
16 residents recomanen

Parks & Nature

Expansive park with beautiful beaches!
129 residents recomanen
Parc Nacional de la Costa de Padre Island
20420 Park Road 22
129 residents recomanen
Expansive park with beautiful beaches!
Close by beautiful beach with new bathroom facilities.
82 residents recomanen
Platja Whitecap
14802 Whitecap Blvd
82 residents recomanen
Close by beautiful beach with new bathroom facilities.
A pedestrian only beach area with parking nearby and covered tables. Get here early though to secure your area. This area is just south of Bob Hall Pier.
18 residents recomanen
Padre Balli Park
15820 Park Rd 22
18 residents recomanen
A pedestrian only beach area with parking nearby and covered tables. Get here early though to secure your area. This area is just south of Bob Hall Pier.
Beach area with and sea wall. The sea wall is great for walking and bike riding while taking in beautiful gulf views.
11 residents recomanen
North Padre Sea Wall
616500451400
11 residents recomanen
Beach area with and sea wall. The sea wall is great for walking and bike riding while taking in beautiful gulf views.

Essentials

Great place to stop for groceries or anything you may need prior to coming to the Island.
27 residents recomanen
H-E-B plus!
1145 Waldron Rd
27 residents recomanen
Great place to stop for groceries or anything you may need prior to coming to the Island.
22 residents recomanen
CVS
14525 S Padre Island Dr
22 residents recomanen
State licensed locally owned liquor store with good prices and selection.
Whitecap Wine & Ale
14414 Whitecap Blvd
State licensed locally owned liquor store with good prices and selection.
Island Fitness offers day passes for just $8. Stay in shape while on vacation!
Island Fitness
14330 S Padre Island Dr
Island Fitness offers day passes for just $8. Stay in shape while on vacation!

Entertainment & Activities

Great aquarium! Just underwent a huge expansion and is really worth checking out!
68 residents recomanen
Texas State Aquarium station
68 residents recomanen
Great aquarium! Just underwent a huge expansion and is really worth checking out!
Tour a real World War II aircraft carrier!
272 residents recomanen
USS Lexington
2914 N Shoreline Blvd
272 residents recomanen
Tour a real World War II aircraft carrier!