Explore Corpus Christi Beaches

Padre Island, Mustang Island, and Downtown Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi's beautiful beaches are the heart and soul of the Gulf Coast Capital. With so many beaches, ranging from calm waters to the best surfing destinations, plenty of opportunities await with something for everyone. Between the Gulf of Mexico and the Corpus Christi Bay, more than 100 miles of sandy shores provide a variety of options when it comes to choosing the right beach for your trip. Tap an image below to learn more about each beach and what they have to offer.

Padre Island & Mustang Island

GULF BEACHES

Padre Island National Seashore

PADRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE

The Coastal Escape of your Dreams

Padre Balli ParkMUSTANG ISLAND STATE PARK

Serene, Calm, Laid-Back

North Packery Beach/JP LubyNORTH PACKERY BEACH

Where the Locals Go

Whitecap BeachMICHAEL J. ELLIS SEAWALL

The Heart of North Padre Island

Whitecap BeachWHITECAP BEACH

Family Fun for Everyone

Padre Balli ParkPADRE BALLI PARK

Beaching Off-the-Beaten Path

Newport Pass BeachNEWPORT PASS BEACH

Picturesque and Secluded

South Packery BeachSOUTH PACKERY CHANNEL BEACH

Camping and Fishing Hub

Downtown Corpus Christi

BAY BEACHES

North BeachNORTH BEACH

Discover Iconic CC Attractions

McGee BeachMCGEE BEACH

Your Favorite Beach's Favorite Beach
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Explore Our Beaches

Corpus Christi's beautiful beaches are the heart and soul of the Gulf Coast Capital. With so many beaches, ranging from calm waters to the best surfing destinations, plenty of opportunities await everyone. Hover over one of our beaches to start exploring!

North Beach

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Also known as Corpus Christi Beach, North Beach delivers a relaxed vibe with plentiful souvenir shops, hotels, condos, and restaurants.

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Mcgee Beach

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A beautiful downtown beachfront stretching along the seawall. Visitors flock to the seaweed-free, manicured sand and the warm, serene waters of Corpus Christi Bay.

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MUSTANG ISLAND STATE PARK

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Mustang Island State Park offers a perfectly serene vacation spot featuring miles of sandy beach for a memorable day, weekend, or week-long trip..

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NORTH PACKERY BEACH

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North Packery Beach, locally referred to as J.P. Luby, is a watersports wonderland for surfing, jet-skiing, kiteboarding, wakeboarding, and more.

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Padre Balli Park

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The locals’ most beloved 400-acre stretch of coast, known for surfing, shore fishing, and the former Bob Hall Pier.

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PADRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE

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The most significant undeveloped barrier island in the world offers more than 130,000 acres of dunes, grasslands, and beaches – a national park and a haven for all sorts of family-friendly activities

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Whitecap Beach

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Named after its white sands, it’s an excellent beach for small groups or solo travelers looking to escape a busier beach scene.

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SURF CONDITIONS

On a sunny day with a southeast sea breeze blowing across the Gulf of Mexico, a choppy surf makes prime conditions along the South Texas Coast for novices and surf addicts alike.

 

Local's Tip

Surf is best out on North Packery Beach, or J.P. Luby, near the Zahn Rd entrance at Mile Marker 207 along the jetty. Bring your board and be ready to catch some of the best waves on the Texas coast.