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Corpus Christi is known as the "Sparkling City By The Sea" and features wonderful hotels, fine dining, sailing, fishing, beach combing and world-class attractions such as the Texas State Aquarium. Beautiful stretches of beach can be found on both the mainland and island sides. Mustang Island State Park and Padre Island National Seashore are the top spots for sunning, shelling, fishing, swimming, surfing and a myriad of other beach activities.
Located on the central Texas coast of the Gulf of Mexico, this sparkling city by the sea is the gateway to one of the world's natural wonders, the Padre Island National Seashore. Just a 20-minute drive from downtown Corpus Christi, Padre Island and other area beaches stretch out along more than 130 miles of the Gulf.
Protected by Padre Island, the area's bays and inland waterways offer some of the world's finest sport fishing, not to mention sailing, windsurfing, jet skiing and kayaking. Padre Island is also one of only a few nesting grounds for the endangered Kemp's Ridley sea turtles.
Corpus Christi has much more to offer than natural beauty. A multitude of world-class visitor attractions also call this beautiful city home, including the USS Lexington Museum, the Texas State Aquarium and the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History.
 After the sun sets, things are just getting started in Corpus Christi. If nightlife is your thing, check out Corpus Christi's Chaparral Street. This historic district, a few blocks from Corpus Christi Bay, has experienced a renaissance in recent years with nightclubs and restaurants transforming this once abandoned district into the city's late-night hotspot.
Whether you are looking for waterfront resorts, business travel accommodations, luxurious suites or a family environment, Corpus Christi, Texas has accommodations to suit every lifestyle. The city of Corpus Christi includes the northernmost portion of Padre Island, and is thus in part, also directly adjacent to Mustang Island.
Port Aransas is located along the Gulf of Mexico and is the only established town on Mustang Island and inhabits 8 miles of the 18 mile long barrier island. Mustang Island is located north of Padre Island, the longest barrier island in the world. Port Aransas offers a variety of activities such as world-class fishing, boat excursions, horseback riding on the beach and impressive coastal living housing developments.
 Port Aransas is the premier island getaway for beach, sun & family fun! Nestled between the dunes of  Mustang Island and the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, its beautiful shoreline is the perfect place to meander among the seashells, frolic in the waves, soak up the sun and enjoy good, family fun. Drive right out onto the beach from the main road and enjoy a cruise along the Texas Gulf Coast!
Mustang Islands' nature-related sites abound, offering optimum opportunities for birding, kayaking, dolphin watching, fishing, surfing and swimming. Also known as the fishing capital of Texas, the surrounding Gulf waters are full of red snapper, king, mackerel, pompano, etc. Choose from deep-sea and bay fishing charters, private boat rentals or bring your own boat. Tournaments are held throughout the summer and there are even a few just for the kids.
Experience coastal cuisine at its finest. Fresh seafood, served in more ways than you can imagine, can be ordered from restaurants scattered throughout the city. Savor your own 'catch of the day' or others fresh from the docks, such as yellow fin tuna, amberjack, mahi-mahi and Wahoo, or visit a seafood shop and cook your own meal.
Reflecting a unique laid-back attitude, the intimate coastal community of Port Aransas brims with eclectic boutiques, shops and galleries filled with everything from surfing and fishing gear to jewelry and art. Stroll the streets of Port Aransas and get a taste of our friendly businesses and local citizens.
Diverse varieties of accommodations are available. Whether you prefer a cozy cottage, conventional motel room, luxury condominium, or the privacy of your own beach house, the island offers a myriad of choices. In addition, there are numerous campgrounds and RV Parks for those who prefer to sleep under the stars.
Portland is known for its clean, family-oriented atmosphere and is located just 7 miles north of Corpus Christi offering a multitude of recreational activities afforded by its position on both Nueces and Corpus Christi Bays. With safe, upscale neighborhoods, award-winning schools and excellent city services, Portland is everything you want in a family town.
Ingleside is home to the 450 acre Naval Station Ingleside and is also home to a very diverse and talented artist community, and offers swimming, fishing, boating, birding, tennis, frisbee, disc golf, biking and beautiful sunsets.
Aransas Pass is located 22 miles northwest of Corpus Christi and offers unique crystal clear waters with beautiful sea grass and the best bay fishing in the state of Texas.The city was named for a pass between Mustang and St. Joseph Islands. It is also connected to Mustang Island and Port Aransas by the causeway and ferry. |