Visit the "new" Magee Beach which has recently undgergone a facelift that extended the shore for plenty of play. Because of its bay location, there is very little seaweed and no undertow making it a perfect location for children. Enjoy the view of sailboats, wind surfers or shrimpers hauling in their catch or turn street side to watch the pedal carts, rollerbladers and passersby.

Visit the Arena Project and Convention Center

The Hooks will play a 140-game schedule from April to September each summer, with at least 70 regular season home games. The Texas League is an eight-team league that currently includes five teams from Texas (Round Rock, Frisco, San Antonio, Midland and El Paso), and three teams from out of the state (Wichita, Tulsa and Arkansas). If Baseball Is Your Game

Concrete Street Amphitheater is Corpus Christi's premier outdoor venue featuring a pavillion and main stage and annual concert schedule. Join the Concrete Street Rumor Mill and be the first of your friends to learn about upcoming concerts. As a member you will be emailed concert confirmations before they are made public. Plus, you will receive exclusive offers for special discounts, VIP opportunities and much, much more!

Asian Cultures Museum
1829 N. Chaparral St.,
(361) 882-2641 The museum houses over
8,000 objects and documents; the largest collection of artifacts to leave Japan in the 1950's. Plus, arts and crafts from the Philippines, China and Korea.




The Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History is a gem just outside of our district. Located just under the Harbor Bridge, this wonderful learning place emphasizes South Texas history, geology and artcifacts. With the beautiful architectural piece of the Water Garden to one side and the Columbus ships to the other, the fun continues. Open Tuesday through Sunday except for a handful of holidays, the museum is ready to entertain visitors of all ages.

With a diverse series of artists and their works, the South Texas Institute for the Arts presents a constantly changing exhibition space to offer something new for even the most frequent vistitors. An empahisis on multi-cultural art helps to showcase the efforts of many of our local artists.

The Harbor Playhouse is a world class theater in a small city! With plays and musicals ranging across all genres and ages, this theater truly has something for everyone. With two shows left this summer and 11 different shows this 2008-2009 season, the playhouse is sure to be a hit!

The Adventure Island Company is located on the Bayfront directly across from the Marina. You can rent mopeds and enjoy a fun-filled time of motorscooting up and down the bayfront. Our future plans include airbrushed T-shirts, Papa Georgio's world famous pizza, and four hour sailing adventures aboard our very own Dragonfly 920 Trimaran.

There are few people who have not heard the tragic story of Selena, the Tejano singer who helped chart the waters into mainstream stardom. At virtually any time, visitors to her monumnet, Mirador de La Flor, are seen paying respects to this beautiful woman with the golden voice. Learn more about her through the movie, Corpus: A Home Movie for Selena








The U.S.S. Lexington Museum gives homage to the sailors who fight for our country. A favorite among schoolchildren and anyone with ties to the U.S. Navy, this floating museum is a must see!





The Texas State Aquarium is place the whole family can enjoy. You can learn about Texas sea creatures in a fun and educational enviroment. Watch the otters play or be mesmorized by the sharks that swim in the natural reef exhibit. For more information go to www.texasstateaquarium.org






The Flagship provides day and evening trips. Call for times. Captain Clark's Flagship is a 400 passenger paddlewheeler in the downtown Corpus Christi Marina. Since 1982, we are one of the most popular attractions in Corpus Christi. Come join us for a sightseeing cruise on Corpus Christi Bay. Passengers enjoy narrated cruises along the downtown bayfront, passing the USS Lexington aircraft carrier and the Texas State Aquarium into the Port of Corpus Christi, the 5th largest port in America. Located in Slip #49, Peoples Street T-Head. For more information call (361) 884-8306 or (361) 884-1693

Phase II Express provides everything you need to fish Corpus Christi Bay on state-of-the art 49-passenger fishing vessel. Admission is $26 for adults and $22 for children 4-11 yrs; price includes rod and reel. The Phase II Express is available for private charters, perfect for any special occasion. For more information call (361) 884-4369.


411 N. Broadway (361) 993-6003 Hours: Open 10a.m. - 4p.m.Thursday and first Sunday of the month from 12p.m. - 3p.m. or when the house's flags are flying. Built in 1848, the Centinnial House is Corpus Christi's oldest structure. Special tours available. Admission: Adults $2.00, Children $1.00


Art Center of Corpus Christi The Art Center of Corpus Christi is home to local art in the Coastal Bend. The facility brings together four pleasures: viewing art in its four spacious galleries, shopping in the gift shop and local artist's studios, dining in the restaurant and, of course, the creation of wonderful art.

Westlight Studio
Studio 421
K-Space Studio
Wilhelmi-Holland Gallery
Aloe Tile Studio

City Hall
Texas State Aquarium
Asian Cultures Museum
Corpus Christi Visitor's and Convention Bureau
Corpus Christi Marina

Going Coastal - Corpus Christi Bay Area Fishing Trips and Guide Service, for saltwater fishing for reds, speckled trout, flounder, drum and more at the hands of an experienced fishing guide with attention to service. We love families and the chance to fish with children. So parents and kids, let's go fishing!

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