Overview
Corpus Christi is Texas's largest coastal city and the gateway to Padre Island. It offers enough to fill a visit in its own right, or a multi-day trip from San Antonio, Austin, or Houston.
Beach · Budget Travel · Day Trips · Family Travel · Museums
Before you go
Food
Gulf seafood, especially shrimp and oysters, is abundant. Whataburger originated here. Buy shrimp directly from boats at the t-heads around 11AM.
Transport
Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) has flights from major US hubs; Greyhound bus from San Antonio takes 3 hours and costs $35.
Weather
Winters are very mild with freezing temperatures exceedingly rare; summers are hot and humid with heat indices often above 100°F.