Corpus Christi is an amazing city located beside the beautiful Texas Gulf Coast. To the people who live in and around the city it’s more than just a beach. It offers an abundance of things to do and an amazing cultural experience. Here are some of our favorite things to do in Corpus Christi!

1.Visit the Texas State Aquarium

The Texas State Aquarium is a place where people of all ages and can get up close and interact with many different kinds of animals, enjoy educational and entertaining exhibits featuring over 330 species, learn about conservation and how our actions impact the other inhabitants of both the ocean and land, and thrill at exciting shows featuring bottlenose dolphins, raptors and other kinds of birds, and an assortment of fascinating mammals. (http://www.texasstateaquarium.org)

 2. Visit the U.S.S. Lexington a.k.a “The Blue Ghost”
The USS LEXINGTON arrived at Corpus Christi beach in 1992 as a result of active fundraising, strong community support, and the world’s oldest aircraft carrier has since served as a naval aviation museum, educational facility and popular area tourist attraction. Once you step foot aboard this WWII aircraft carrier you become part of the story. (www.usslexington.com)

3. Beat the heat at Hurricane Alley
Hurricane Alley Waterpark is located in the heart of Corpus Christi’s SEA District. It is centered around STORM SURGE, a 12,000 square foot wave pool and GULF STREAM, our 750 foot scenic, relaxing lazy river. It is a great summer adventure for any family. (www.hurricanealleycc.com)

4. Race Gravity with a Skydiving Adventure
Face your fears, hit the skies at 120 MPH on a thrilling skydiving adventure. Skydiving is one of the most exciting sports of the modern age and is enormously popular in Corpus Christi. You don’t have to be a skydiving expert to appreciate the high thrills of a 10,000 foot fall! Corpus Christi Skydiving offers both men and women the opportunity to master the high skies and make it their own personal playground. (www.skydivingcorpuschristitx.com)

5. Learn to KiteSurf

The best thing about Kitesurfing is that once your learn it you can practically do it anywhere there’s a beach. Third Coast Kitesurfing specializes in beginner to advanced kiteboarding lessons in Port Aransas, Padre Island, and Corpus Christi area. (www.thirdcoastkitesurfing.com)