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Sunset

Sunset on the Bay

Grab a drink, watch the sun dip below the horizon, and end the evening with live music.

Best time: 15 JulAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 18:57

    Mesquite Street Pizza and Pasta Co.

    Pick up a slice of pizza and a drink at Mesquite Street Pizza and Pasta Co. It is close to the waterfront and easy to grab before you head out. Check the route to get there.

  2. 19:57

    Corpus Christi Beach

    Walk to Corpus Christi Beach. Find a spot on the sand facing west. The beach is usually not terribly crowded, so you will have plenty of room to settle in. The sun sets toward the WNW, giving you a clear view over the water.

  3. 20:42

    Blackbeard's On the Beach

    Head to Blackbeard's On the Beach for dinner. It is just a short walk from the beach. The kitchen stays open until late, so you can eat while the evening breeze picks up.

  4. 21:27

    Flanagan's Downtown

    Finish the night at Flanagan's Downtown. It is one of the few spots nearby open this late. Grab a seat and enjoy the atmosphere as the city winds down.

Local tip

The beach faces west-northwest, matching the sunset direction in July. If you want to stretch your legs, the walk from the beach to Blackbeard's is short and flat.

Check before you go

  • Mesquite Street Pizza and Pasta Co. is open until 23:00 on weekends.
  • Blackbeard's On the Beach is open until 22:00 on weekdays and 22:00 on weekends.
  • Flanagan's Downtown is open until 02:00.

Worth knowing

  • Mesquite Street Pizza and Pasta Co. is open at 18:57 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Corpus Christi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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