Padre Island, Mustang Island, and Downtown Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi offers over 80 miles of beaches along the Gulf of Mexico and Corpus Christi Bay, making it a top destination on the Texas coast. Explore a range of beach experiences—from calm, family-friendly spots in Downtown Corpus Christi to surf-ready waves on Padre Island and Mustang Island. Whether you're looking to relax or seek adventure, there's a beach for everyone. Tap below to find a beach for you and explore what each location has to offer.
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
Also known as Corpus Christi Beach, North Beach delivers a relaxed vibe with plentiful souvenir shops, hotels, condos, and restaurants.
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.
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
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.
MUSTANG ISLAND STATE PARK
NORTH PACKERY CHANNEL BEACH
MICHAEL J. ELLIS BEACH & SEAWALL
WHITECAP BEACH
PADRE BALLI PARK
SOUTH PACKERY CHANNEL BEACH
NEWPORT PASS BEACH
NORTH BEACH
MCGEE BEACH
