Things To Do On A Girls' Trip

Grab your girls and head to Corpus Christi, your Gulf Coast Capital. If you're looking for girls trip ideas in Corpus Christi or planning a bachelorette party on the Texas coast, this is where it all comes together. Expect brunch spots worth lingering at, beach days that turn into sunset hangs, and colorful murals around every corner for those photo moments. From Galentine’s getaways to weekend escapes with your crew, Corpus Christi makes it easy to plan a girls trip that actually feels like a break.

Enjoy Brunch
Relax & Recharge
Happy Hour
Hit the Beach
Explore Local Businesses

Enjoy Brunch

Corpus Christi is home to some of the best brunch and breakfast spots on the coast. Start your day with everything from classic diner food and Mexican breakfast favorites to German-inspired dishes and vibrant brunch plates before heading out for a beach day. If you’re searching for where to eat brunch in Corpus Christi, you’ll find plenty of options worth slowing down for.

Brunch Hot Spots

Relax & Recharge

Slow things down in Corpus Christi, Texas with relaxing coastal experiences that give your girls trip a reset. Book a beachfront yoga session, take a guided kayaking tour along the coast, or plan a spa day day in Corpus Christi when you need to unwind. From sunrise stretches to calm paddles and full-on relaxation, this is where you slow down, recharge, and actually enjoy the moment.

Wellness Activities

Happy Hour

After a long week, nothing hits like drinks and bites with your girls in Corpus Christi. If you’re in the mood for something cozy and a little more elevated, head to the Village Shopping Center for Tannin's Wine Bar & Tapas or Nueces Whiskey Library. For patio vibes and craft cocktails in Downtown Corpus Christi, check out BUS (Bar Under the Sun), The Annex, The Mariner, or The Gold Fish. Staying on Padre Island? Grab a seat for happy hour at Doc's Seafood & Steaks, or Snoopy's Pier and keep the coastal views going.

Hit the Beach

Corpus Christi's beautiful beaches are the heart and soul of the Gulf Coast Capital. Between the Gulf of Mexico and the Corpus Christi Bay, more than 80 miles of sandy shores provide a variety of options when it comes to choosing the right beach for your trip. Check out our guide to gulf and bay beaches.

Looking to elevate your beach trip? Enjoy a picturesque pop-up picnic from Pretty Picnics and choose from packages that offer a bar cart, charcuterie boards, games, and more. Get a uniquely Texan experience and enjoy a serene horseback ride on the beach with Horses on the Beach. Did you know that's how Mustang Island got its name? Wild horses ran free on the island as recently as the 1800s! Party into the night with a full-day Tiki Hut rental from Love Shack Tiki Hut with margaritas, hammocks, lights, and more.

Explore Local Businesses

A girls' weekend in Corpus Christi wouldn’t be complete without a trip to local shops and markets. Every first Friday, Downtown Corpus Christi comes alive with local vendors and live music that fills the streets! If you find yourself here on a first Friday, don't miss out on ArtWalk, a street festival with no shortage of live music, local art, exhibitions, and food trucks. If your group loves all things Tex-Mex, Selena, and tacos, coast your way over to Sew Bonita, a boutique that's loved not just locally, but across the country and beyond. For those who love music and are always in search of new vinyl, check out local record shops Hybrid Records in Downtown Corpus Christi and Disc Go Round, which is next door to a locally loved vintage shop called Threads. And speaking of vintage, Antique Lane is the perfect place to get lost in a sea of vintage finds! Coast over and explore numerous shops with unique decor, clothing, accessories, and trinkets.