John and Sheila's Guidebook
Food Scene
We’ve been to the downtown location several times and love it. Excellent food and Service.
You should check out their website for their live music event schedule.
https://brewsterstreet.net
The restaurant is good for families with kids, they have a built in play set. Best for Adult nightlife too.
10 locals recommend
Brewster Street Ice House Southside
5550 Holly RdWe’ve been to the downtown location several times and love it. Excellent food and Service.
You should check out their website for their live music event schedule.
https://brewsterstreet.net
The restaurant is good for families with kids, they have a built in play set. Best for Adult nightlife too.
This place is the bomb for fresh Gulf Oysters!
If you don’t like oysters there is plenty other seafood to chose from. The food is always excellent and the staff is amazing.
You can call ahead for reservations, it gets pretty busy. They have an excellent happy hour.
Oyster Street was the first restaurant we tried on our first trip to Corpus, it quickly became our favorite!
309 North Water St
Corpus Christi, TX 7840
107 locals recommend
Water Street Oyster Bar
309 N Water StThis place is the bomb for fresh Gulf Oysters!
If you don’t like oysters there is plenty other seafood to chose from. The food is always excellent and the staff is amazing.
You can call ahead for reservations, it gets pretty busy. They have an excellent happy hour.
Oyster Street was the first restaurant we tried on our first trip to Corpus, it quickly became our favorite!
309 North Water St
Corpus Christi, TX 7840
Andy's Kitchen
5802 S Staples StGreat home cooking. Large portions at a fair price.
The food is amazing! Beautiful dockside view.
140 locals recommend
Paradise Key Dockside Bar N Grille Cove Harbor Rockport Tx
165 Cove Harbor NThe food is amazing! Beautiful dockside view.
Dockside Daiquiris To Go
1833 Broadway StreetYa gotta try the daiquiris
The Boiling Pot
201 Fulton Beach RdOur favorite place for Seafood Boil.
Angry Marlin and Coolwater Bar
15605 S Padre Island DrGreat food, atmosphere and live music.
Salty Oak BBQ
Best BBQ Ever! Must try.
Yo Philly Cheese Steaks
3314 Surfside BlvdRight by the condo. Best Philly Cheese Steak around.
Snoopy's Pier
13313 S Padre Island DrGreat food and drink. Right on the water
Right in the water next to the USS Lexington.
Good food and drink.
51 locals recommend
Pier 99 Restaurant
2822 N Shoreline BlvdRight in the water next to the USS Lexington.
Good food and drink.
Scuttlebutt's Seafood Bar & Grill
14254 S Padre Island DrGreat food and happy hour on Padre Island
Neuse River Brewing Company
518 Pershing RdGreat food, atmosphere and brews!
Casa Vieja Jalisco Mexican Restaurant-Bar
9929 South Padre Island DriveBest beef chile relleno.
If you are looking for some amazing Shrimp Gumbo…look no further…This is it!
Rockport, TX
https://www.srboilhouse.com/
19 locals recommend
SR Boil House
If you are looking for some amazing Shrimp Gumbo…look no further…This is it!
Rockport, TX
https://www.srboilhouse.com/
Sightseeing
Great place for kids and Adults alike!
https://www.texasstateaquarium.org/visit/directions/
68 locals recommend
Texas State Aquarium station
Great place for kids and Adults alike!
https://www.texasstateaquarium.org/visit/directions/
USS Lexington
2914 N Shoreline BlvdYou can’t miss this. Fun for the entire family.
Port Aransas, from beaches to birding, attractions to art, and music to Mustang Island State Park. You'll have no shortage of good times and are sure to discover why this island is ranked one of the top 10 best family beaches in the U.S and one of America’s 25 favorite beach towns.
18 miles of wide, sandy beaches on the Gulf of Mexico,
Surf, boogie board, sail, or jet ski in the warm Gulf waters.
Soar the skies parasailing, kiteboarding, or windsurfing.
Grab a paddle and go exploring on a stand up paddleboard or kayak.
126 locals recommend
Port Aransas
Port Aransas, from beaches to birding, attractions to art, and music to Mustang Island State Park. You'll have no shortage of good times and are sure to discover why this island is ranked one of the top 10 best family beaches in the U.S and one of America’s 25 favorite beach towns.
18 miles of wide, sandy beaches on the Gulf of Mexico,
Surf, boogie board, sail, or jet ski in the warm Gulf waters.
Soar the skies parasailing, kiteboarding, or windsurfing.
Grab a paddle and go exploring on a stand up paddleboard or kayak.
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
1900 N Chaparral StAsian Cultures Museum & Educational Center
1809 N Chaparral StLittle bit of a drive from the condo, well with it tho, it’s a beautiful place to visit.
83 locals recommend
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
8545 S Staples StLittle bit of a drive from the condo, well with it tho, it’s a beautiful place to visit.
Texas Surf Museum
309 N Water StThe Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline BlvdMustang Island State Park
9394 TX-361K Space Contemporary
623 N Chaparral StSelena Museum
5410 Leopard StSelena Memorial Statue
600 N Shoreline BlvdHarbor Bridge
Harbor BridgeYour sure to drive over this beautiful bridge.
Shopping
Very cute clothing boutique, with the greatest Daiquiris around. Some times they have live music.
The Dockside Trading Company
1833 Broadway StVery cute clothing boutique, with the greatest Daiquiris around. Some times they have live music.
La Palmera, Corpus Christi
5488 S Padre Island DrLa Palmera Mall
Gratitude
316 N Station StCute place! Fund shopping
Destination Beach & Surf
516 S Alister StFun shopping in Port Aransas
Islander Souvenirs
602 S Alister StPort Aransas
Busted Pot Junk Museum & Wells Discount Center
205 S Magnolia StGreat place to shop!
Mermaid Ranch Coastal Decor
502 S Austin StGreat shopping in Rockport
Coast & Cottage
1700 S Austin StGreat Beachy finds
Waterpark
Hurricane Alley Waterpark
702 E Port AveThe kids will love this place
Event Center
Catch a concert or a game here
American Bank Center
1901 N Shoreline BlvdOld Concrete Street Amphitheater
700 Concrete StHarbor Playhouse
1802 N Chaparral StCity advice
What to pack
Don’t forget
Remember to bring your sunscreen, hats and umbrellas to protect from the sun. Sometimes you’ll need bug spray. If you live local, bring chairs as well.