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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