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
Downtown Corpus Christi
BAY BEACHES
North Beach
Also known as Corpus Christi Beach, North Beach delivers a relaxed vibe with plentiful souvenir shops, hotels, condos, and restaurants.
Learn MoreMcgee Beach
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.
Learn MoreMUSTANG ISLAND STATE PARK
Mustang Island State Park offers a perfectly serene vacation spot featuring miles of sandy beach for a memorable day, weekend, or week-long trip..
Learn MoreNORTH PACKERY BEACH
North Packery Beach, locally referred to as J.P. Luby, is a watersports wonderland for surfing, jet-skiing, kiteboarding, wakeboarding, and more.
Learn MorePadre Balli Park
The locals’ most beloved 400-acre stretch of coast, known for surfing, shore fishing, and the former Bob Hall Pier.
Learn MorePADRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE
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
Learn MoreWhitecap Beach
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.
Know Before You Go
Get directions, parking permit information, and more!
Watch Live Beach Cams
Check out the conditions before you head out!
Sea Turtle Releases
Find out if a sea turtle release is happening during your visit!