Things to do in Corpus Christi

11 activities, venues and outings in Corpus Christi, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Barrier islands
Most popular of all are the barrier islands located just off the coast. Mustang Island and Padre Island are less than 30 minutes from town, and provide plenty of recreation for visitors and locals.
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Birdwatching
Located on the central flyway, a major bird migration route, Corpus Christi is a terrfic spot for birdwatching. Almost 45% of all North American species have been spotted on Padre Island National Seashore alone.
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Corpus Christi Beach
North Beach
While small, it is usually not terrifically crowded, and is convenient to other tourist attractions like the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington.
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Corpus Christi Hooks
AA-level minor league baseball from March through September. The Hooks are affiliated with the Houston Astros and play in the beautiful new Whataburger Field, near downtown, with local flavor galore and outstanding views of the bridge and ship channel.
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Corpus Christi IceRays
North American Hockey League ice hockey is played in the American Bank Center during the winter and spring months.
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Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders
Sports teams of Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, competing in NCAA Division I in six men's and 10 women's sports, mostly in the Southland Conference. Note that the Islanders don't have a football team.
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Cole Park
Ocean Drive
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Hurricane Alley
Hurricane Alley is a small waterpark on North Beach.
11AM-6PM$25 for adults, $20 for kids under 4 feet and seniors, $15 after 3:30PM
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Magee Beach
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Sailboat races
Every Wednesday.
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Windsurfing at Bird Island Basin
One of the top spots in the nation for windsurfing!

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Corpus Christi (CC BY-SA 4.0).