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A local guide
Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend.
Beaches, fishing, food, neighborhoods, and what to know if you are moving here.
Corpus Christi sits on a bay along the Texas Gulf Coast. The Coastal Bend is that curve of coast, the city included.
Start with a section
Things to Do
Outings worth planning a day around, once each entry is checked.Open sectionBeaches
Gulf front, bay access, and the barrier islands — as topics, not a parking map.Open sectionFishing
Bay, surf, and offshore, with regulations left to the state.Open sectionFamily & Kids
Outings that work with children, still being checked.Open sectionFood
Where to eat, still being checked.Open sectionNeighborhoods
How locals name parts of town. No rankings and no prices.Open sectionMoving to Corpus Christi
A starting point for relocating, and a place for a local realtor.Open section
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(361) 558-5577Guides
Published guides are in the sitemap. Pages still marked Draft are outlines that are being checked.
- Things to Do
Corpus Christi after dark: live music, breweries, waterfront bars, and Port Aransas nights
Where to go out in Corpus Christi and Port Aransas, from downtown live-music bars and local breweries to waterfront patios and island dive bars, plus practical tips on getting home, age rules, and closing times. - Things to Do
Remembering Selena in Corpus Christi: Mirador de la Flor and other places that honor her
A respectful guide to the places in Corpus Christi tied to Selena Quintanilla-Pérez: the bayfront memorial, the family's museum at Q-Productions, her resting place, and other spots fans visit. - DraftThings to Do
Things to do — draft outline
A placeholder outline for a future things-to-do guide. Not recommendations, hours, or ticket prices. - Things to Do
Visiting the USS Lexington Museum: a local's guide to the Blue Ghost
How to plan a day aboard the World War II aircraft carrier on North Beach — the five self-guided routes, what admission covers, and tips for bringing little ones. - Beaches
A family day trip to Padre Island National Seashore
How to plan a day at the national seashore south of Corpus Christi: passes, the visitor center, the car-free family beach, beach driving rules, summer turtle releases, and what to pack with little ones. - DraftBeaches
Beaches — draft outline
A placeholder outline for a future beaches guide. Not a parking map, not hours, and not advice. - DraftFishing
Fishing — draft outline
A placeholder outline for a future fishing guide. No bag limits, charters, or prices. - Fishing
Getting on the water: dolphin tours, bay cruises, fishing trips, and piers around Corpus Christi
How to get out on the bay or the Gulf from Corpus Christi and Port Aransas, with dolphin-watch and sunset cruises, party-boat fishing, the jetty boat, private charters, and the best piers and shore spots, plus licenses and life-jacket rules for kids. - Family & Kids
Family things to do in Corpus Christi, from toddlers to tweens
Practical picks for a family day in Corpus Christi: the Texas State Aquarium, a hands-on museum, free splash pads and bayfront parks, botanical gardens, beaches, and an easy Port Aransas ferry day. - Food
Where to eat in Corpus Christi: local seafood, Tex-Mex, breakfast, and date-night spots
A short list of long-running Corpus Christi restaurants, from waterfront seafood and oyster bars to Tex-Mex, classic breakfast, and special-occasion dinners, with hours, reservation policies, and kid-friendly notes. - DraftNeighborhoods
Neighborhoods — draft outline
A placeholder outline for a future neighborhoods guide. No rankings, prices, or school ratings.