Planning Guides and Resources

Consider this your hub for all your planning needs on the coast

Planning a meeting in Corpus Christi? Start here.

This is your hub for group-specific guides, maps, venue and hotel resources, dining tools, and local details that help you make decisions faster.

No digging. No guesswork. Just the planning details you need, served with a little South Texas ease. Plus, they’re FREE (yee-haw!)

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Guides by Group Type

Every group has different needs. Associations need value. Sports groups need movement. Student programs need structure. SMERF groups need flexibility. Military reunions need meaningful places to gather. Working teams need space that gets the job done.

Pick the resource that fits your group, then let us help with the rest.

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Association Planning Guide

Everything you’ll need for planning a state or regional association meeting or event.
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Sports Group Guide

Your #1 guide to planning group sports tournaments, competitions, celebration moments, and more in Corpus Christi.
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SMERF Group Guide

From social to military to educational, religious, fraternal, reunion, and heritage groups, this is your go-to for planning.
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Military Reunion Guide

Veteran groups and planners: we’ve got a guide that’ll make ceremonies, banquets, and heritage programs a breeze.
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Student and Youth Group Guide

For student organizations, leadership programs, education groups, and youth events, we’ve got the A+ guide for you.
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Workforce and Corporate Group Guide

Your official guide for workforce, utilities and public service events, and team programs or corporate retreats in Corpus Christi.
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Venues Guide

Coming Soon!

Psst! Come back soon for our full Venues Guide to Corpus Christi.

Soon, planners will be able to compare Hilliard Center, hotels with meeting space, unique venues, offsites, and group-ready spaces across Corpus Christi in one easy planning tool.

Until then, explore the venue pages below or contact our team for help matching your program with the right space.

Explore All Venues

Compare Corpus Christi meeting venues, hotels, offsites, and event-ready spaces

Hilliard Center

Start with the Bayfront convention district and flexible meeting space.

Meetings | Conventions | Sales | Omni Hotel | Attendees

Hotels with Meeting Space

Compare group-friendly hotels, room blocks, and meeting room options

Sales | Meetings | Student group | Texas State Aquarium

Unique Venues and Offsite

Find receptions, team building, awards, and attendee experiences with South Texas character

Maps and
Planning Tools

Good meetings, good flow. These planning tools are being built to help you see how hotels, dining, venues, and Bayfront experiences connect across the destination.

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Points of Interest

Understand Corpus Christi’s meeting and events footprint.

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Downtown Dining Guide

Group dining, reception-ready restaurants, and local spots for attendee networking.

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SPID Dining Guide

Group dining and quick bites near South Padre Island Drive.

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Hilliard Center Walkability Map

A quick look at how venues, hotels, dining, and Bayfront experiences connect.

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Hotels Guide

See how group hotels connect to The Hilliard Center and nearby venues.

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Transportation and Access

Airport access, shuttles, drive times, and local movement details.

Getting Here and Transportation

Bring us your dates, group size, and program needs. We will help point you toward the right venues, hotels, maps, guides, and local partners.

No runaround. Just straight-up planning support from the Gulf Coast Capital.

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Tell us what you’re planning, and our team will help connect you with the right resources. If you’re waiting on a future guide or map, let us know what you would like to receive so we can send it to you for FREE!

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Is there a Corpus Christi Meeting Planner Guide?

Visit Corpus Christi is building a collection of meeting planning resources rather than one single guide. Planners can use this hub to access group-specific guides, venue tools, maps, dining resources, transportation information, and planning support.

Are the planning resources free?

Yes. Visit Corpus Christi meeting planning resources are available to planners at no cost.

Can I download guides by group type?

Yes. This page includes planning guides for all group types, including association groups, sports groups, SMERF groups, military reunions, student and youth groups, and workforce or corporate groups.

Where can I find a Venues Guide?

A Venues Guide is in the works. Until then, planners can explore the venue pages or contact Visit Corpus Christi for help matching their event with the right space.

Can Visit Corpus Christi help me choose the right resource?

Yes. Share your event details, and the Visit Corpus Christi team can help connect you with the right guides, maps, venues, hotels, and local partners.

Planning Guides and Resources

Consider this your hub for all your planning needs on the coast

Guides by Group Type

Association Planning Guide

Sports Group Guide

SMERF Group Guide

Military Reunion Guide

Student and Youth Group Guide

Workforce and Corporate Group Guide

Venues Guide

Coming Soon!

Explore All Venues

Hilliard Center

Hotels with Meeting Space

Unique Venues and Offsite