Texas State Aquarium

• Daily, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
• Open Memorial Day
• Military Admission $39.95

USS Lexington Museum 

• Daily, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Starting Memorial Day, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 
• Open Memorial Day
• Military Admission $ 15.95

Art Museum of South Texas

• Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
• Closed Mondays (including Memorial Day)
• Military Admission: $8.00

Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History

• Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Closed Mondays (including Memorial Day)
• Military Admission: $11.00

South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center

• Daily, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Open Memorial Day
• Military Admission: $8.00

Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures

• Wednesday - Saturday, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Closed Memorial Day
• Military Admission: $ 5.00

In the Game Funtrackers

• Monday-Thursday, 12:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m.; Friday, 12:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m.; Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Open Memorial Day
• Military Admission: 15%
• Specials: 1/2 priced games on Memorial Day

Where to Buy a Beach Permit:

Permit stickers are $12 and available year-round on the beach and at various locations throughout the city. This permit gives you access to miles of our local gulf beaches - just display the sticker on your vehicle's windshield and enjoy the beach! Permits are valid from January 1 to December 31 of the year of purchase. 

• Corpus Christi Visitor Information Center
• Gulf Beaches
• Stripes convenience stores (Padre Island, Flour Bluff, and select stores in central Corpus Christi)
• Circle K convenience store (Padre Island and Flour Bluff)
• H-E-B grocery stores (Aransas Pass, Corpus Christi, Calallen, Portland, and Rockport)
• Corpus Christi City Hall – Central Cashiering
• Naval Air Station-Corpus Christi – ITT Department
• Nueces County Padre Balli Park Headquarters Office
• Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi (University Services)
• Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Beach Operations Office

Permit Required:

• Whitecap Beach - Gulf Beach
• JP Luby/North Packery Beach - Gulf Beach
• Padre Balli Park - Gulf Beach

Entrance Fee/ No Permit Required:

• Mustang Island State Park - Gulf Beach
  • $7 per person 13 years & older
  • $70 Texas State Parks Annual Pass
  • Free for children 12 years & under
• Padre Island National Seashore - Gulf Beach
  • $10.00 per vehicle for a 1-day pass (expires at midnight)
  • $25.00 per vehicle for a 7-day pass (valid for 7 days from date purchased)
  • $45.00 per vehicle for a 1-year pass (valid for 12 months from date purchased)
  • $5.00 per person for bicyclists and pedestrians for a 1-day pass (expires at midnight)
  • $15.00 per person for bicyclists and pedestrians for a 7-day pass
  • $5.00 per motorcycle for a 1-day pass (expires at midnight)
  • $20.00 per motorcycle for a 7-day pass (valid for 7 days from date purchased)

Free Paved Parking:

• North Beach - Bay Beach
• McGee Beach - Bay Beach
• Michael J. Ellis Beach & Seawall (Windward Lot) - Gulf Beach

Explore Corpus Christi like a pro with our free mobile-friendly trails and experiences! These curated passes give you access to local favorites—from ice-cold drinks and smoky BBQ to bold street art and iconic attractions. Check in, score perks, and uncover the best of the coast, your way.

Corpus Christi Attractions Pass

Enjoy deals and discounts at top Corpus Christi attractions. From wildlife encounters to interactive museums, this pass helps you experience the best of the city while saving along the way.

Margarita Trail

Track down the most refreshing margaritas in Corpus Christi! Sip your way through restaurants and bars offering everything from classic lime to spicy and fruity twists. Each check-in gets you closer to cool prizes.

Corpus Christi Beer Trail

Raise a glass and explore the local craft beer scene. Visit participating breweries and taprooms, enjoy unique brews, and earn rewards just for checking in.

Corpus Christi BBQ Trail

Get a taste of Texas with the BBQ Trail, featuring some of the best pitmasters in Corpus Christi. Sink your teeth into smoky brisket, ribs, sausage, and more while earning rewards along the way.

Corpus Christi Art & Mural Trail

Get inspired on this self-guided art adventure! Discover murals, sculptures, and street art across the city, perfect for art lovers, photographers, and anyone who appreciates bold creativity.