From brunches to beaches, the Gulf Coast Capital has a lot going on. Whether you're looking for a serene sunrise on the shore or a day downtown, we've got you covered with the ultimate list of things to do on your trip to Corpus Christi.

  1. Catch a Corpus Christi Hooks game at Whataburger Field

  2. Water Dog Yoga, SUP, and Barre in the Corpus Christi Marina or Padre Island.

  3. Ride a scooter, hop on a Surrey bicycle, or take a stroll down along the Downtown Seawall

  4. Ride a glow-in-the-dark bicycle with Glow Ride

  5. Play unlimited arcade & pinball games at RETRO Corpus

  6. Check out the F14 Tomcat from the movie Top Gun aboard the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay.

  7. Brunch at Elizabeth’s in the Art Museum of South Texas.

  8. Sip on a craft cocktail while enjoying live music on the water at Doc's Seafood & Steaks.

  9. Sip on some coffee from Lucy’s Snackbar

  10. Catch a sunrise or sunset at Padre Island National Seashore

  11. Pickup some french pastries at Bien Merite

  12. Go fishing at Cole Park Pier

  13. Eat at Selena’s favorite restaurant, Hi-Ho

  14. Snorkel with a shark at the Texas State Aquarium

  15. Challenge friends to a go-kart grand prix at In The Game Funtrackers

  16. Stop at Wind & Wave for the essentials before heading out to the Laguna Madre

  17. Take a 9:00 a.m. cemetery tour with mimosas with Enjoy Corpus Christi Tours

  18. Race your friends on the Storm Chaser at Hurricane Alley Waterpark

  19. Enjoy classic seafood favorites at Snoopy's Pier, then head next door for some handcrafted desserts with Blue Bell ice cream at Scoopy's Veranda.

  20. Visit the Selena statue at the Mirador De La Flor

  21. Take a morning nature walk at Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve and Learning Center

  22. Tee off your day at Treasure Island Golf and Games

  23. Have a beach day with a picnic from Pretty Picnics

  24. View over 1,900 works of art at the Art Museum of South Texas

  25. Go camping at Mustang Island State Park

  26. Go bird watching at The Hans and Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge

  27. Try cuban food at The Cuban or create your own seafood boil at The Cajun on Sunset Island

  28. Take a beginner course in windsurfing at Worldwinds Windsurfing

  29. View the collection of Japanese Hakata dolls at the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures

  30. Enjoy Mexican food at Frida's Mexican Restaurant

  31. Gear up for a nighttime golf experience at The Firefly at Lozano Golf Course.

  32. Check out the Ramen bar at Community Grocery. 

  33. Shop locally crafted goods at the Southside Farmer’s Market

  34. Eat at the famous Andy’s Kitchen for breakfast. 

  35. Grab brunch from Hester’s Cafe

  36. Try the aguas frescas at El Camino

  37. Sail away on the Japonica at Harrison's Landing.

  38. Take a tour of downtown murals

  39. Catch a sea turtle hatchling at Padre Island National Seashore

  40. Read a book on the beach

  41. View flora and fauna at the South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center.

  42. Grab a cucumber toast and fro-joe from Island Joe’s

  43. See local art at K Space Contemporary

  44. Go on a shopping adventure on Antique Lane

  45. Grab a Korean corn dog and a mochi donut at Ninja Mochi. 

  46. Jog along the trail at Cole Park

  47. Wake up like a wizard and grab a drink from The Coffee Mugg

  48. Go on a guided kayak adventure with Nature Trails Kayaking

  49. Book a kayak ride under the night sky with Glow Row

  50. Play a game of pickleball at Al Kruse Tennis Center

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