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Corpus Christi is a coastal city in southern Texas, sitting snug in Nueces Bay and protected by Padre and Mustang islands. It offers a warm climate year-round, making it popular with tourists who want to enjoy the beaches and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Your summer visit will be a hot one with high temperatures from 93 – 95 degrees Fahrenheit, making this a less popular time for tourists, so you may find deals on flights and accommodation. During the fall, temperatures drop to a more comfortable range of 77 – 91 degrees Fahrenheit, and it’s a great time to visit Corpus Christi. You’ll find that it’s not too busy, yet there are plenty of activities including Surftoberfest, Tamale Fest and the Texas Jazz Festival, among others. If you come during winter, temperatures of 61 – 74 degrees Fahrenheit are still fairly comfortable, but remember to bring wind and rainproof gear as winter storms are to be expected. Spring is peak tourist season in Corpus Christi, and you can expect more expensive flights and room rates if you visit between March – May.

Corpus Christi’s downtown area is very walkable. You can even walk down to the beach, so you needn’t use your rental car in the city. There is a bike-share program, or you can rent a Segway to get around. Corpus Christi transportation includes a bus network and tourist trolleys, as efficient and economical options.

Buses

CCRTA operates both the buses and the tourist trolleys serving downtown and greater Corpus Christi. Fares are $0.75 USD, or you can get a day pass for just $1.75 USD.

Taxis

Taxis are available but costly in Corpus Christi, with a meter drop of $4.95 USD, and $2.55 USD per subsequent mile. However, Uber and Lyft operate here and offer savings. They usually charge a $1.00 USD meter drop, then $1.05 USD per mile.

Bike-share

Bike-share company Zagster has partnered with the city to create Bike Corpus bike-share, a program offering bikes at 8 stations downtown and along the waterfront. It’s a great way to see the sights and get a little exercise as well.

Things to do and places of interest in Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi is chock full of exciting and family-friendly things to see and do. Put some of these ideas on your list.

• Visit the Padre Island National Seashore, stretching for 70 miles along the Gulf, making it one of the largest swathes of untouched barrier island in the world. It’s a great place for birdwatching, or you can just laze about on the beach.
• Go windsurfing or kiteboarding at Laguna Madre, a hypersaline lagoon that enjoys almost ceaseless trade winds from the Caribbean and Sargasso seas.
• Enjoy a hike or bike ride along the Corpus Christi Bay Trail. This superb 9-mile trail network passes many of the city’s top attractions, as well as marinas, concert venues, a university campus, and 6 parks. Keep your eyes peeled, you might spot brown pelicans and falcons along the way.
• Spend an afternoon at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History which features a variety of exhibits that are interesting for both adults and children.
• Tour the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay where you can wander around the giant aircraft carrier and see a show in the Joe Jessel 3D MEGA Theater.
• See some artistic treasures at the Art Museum of South Texas. The museum’s focus is on the artists of Texas, the American Deep South and Mexico. Here you’ll find an amazing exhibit dedicated to the Lone Star State’s own Dorothy Hood.

Tips and tricks for visiting Corpus Christi

When visiting Corpus Christi beaches, remember to practice water safety. Swim at lifeguarded beaches and put lifejackets on the kids. Avoid the waters’ edge during storms. Some of the beaches permit campfires for cooking and recreation, but they are limited in size to 3 feet by 3 feet. Be sure to check the regulations at each beach before building your bonfire.