City/town information
Port Aransas
Quaint Beach Town
Family Fun
Treasure Island Golf & Games
14041 S Padre Island DrSuper fun miniature golf course. Fun for ALL
Fun Time Rentals
51 Lawrence St T-HeadJet Ski, Surrey Bicycle and Pedal Board Rentals
The Coastal Bend's most popular visitor attraction invites you to travel an aquatic journey from the shore to the depths of the Gulf of Mexico. More than 3,000 animals representing more than 320 species are displayed in entertaining and educational exhibits. The mission of the Texas State Aquarium is to engage people with animals, inspire appreciation for our seas, and support wildlife conservation. Get up close and personal to Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in Dolphin Bay. Watch hawks, owls and falcons soar throughout the Hawn Wild Flight Theater. Visit the Island of Steel exhibit, where sharks and sea turtles live among schools of fish. Spend time in the Living Shores, where you can really get your hands wet! Watch as sea turtles gracefully glide through Tortuga Cay, while North American river otters play the day away in Otter Creek. Touch and feed stingrays in Stingray Lagoon, then cool off in the H-E-B Splash Park. Explore the intersection of science and technology in our Saving Sharks exhibit, a hands-on conservation focused experience focusing on research being done to help understand and conserve these apex predators, where you can even touch sharks. And enjoy our newest exhibit, Tentacles, full of fascinating jellies, cuttlefish, and octopus, where you can even safely touch moon jellies.
68 locals recommend
Texas State Aquarium station
The Coastal Bend's most popular visitor attraction invites you to travel an aquatic journey from the shore to the depths of the Gulf of Mexico. More than 3,000 animals representing more than 320 species are displayed in entertaining and educational exhibits. The mission of the Texas State Aquarium is to engage people with animals, inspire appreciation for our seas, and support wildlife conservation. Get up close and personal to Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in Dolphin Bay. Watch hawks, owls and falcons soar throughout the Hawn Wild Flight Theater. Visit the Island of Steel exhibit, where sharks and sea turtles live among schools of fish. Spend time in the Living Shores, where you can really get your hands wet! Watch as sea turtles gracefully glide through Tortuga Cay, while North American river otters play the day away in Otter Creek. Touch and feed stingrays in Stingray Lagoon, then cool off in the H-E-B Splash Park. Explore the intersection of science and technology in our Saving Sharks exhibit, a hands-on conservation focused experience focusing on research being done to help understand and conserve these apex predators, where you can even touch sharks. And enjoy our newest exhibit, Tentacles, full of fascinating jellies, cuttlefish, and octopus, where you can even safely touch moon jellies.
Horses on the Beach
19136 S Padre Island DrNothing like rising a horse on the beach!
Venture into the delightful 2600 square-foot screened Butterfly House, and Anderson Bromeliad Conservatory. Experience the impressive new Samuel Jones Orchid Conservatory, 300 breathtaking roses and stately Rose Pavilion, quaint Hummingbird Garden, imaginative Sensory Garden with fascinating artscape, Arid Garden, new Tropical Garden and colorful EarthKind Demonstration Trial Gardens. And during our eight warmer months, enjoy the fragrant tropical Plumeria Garden with elevated viewing ramp to enjoy the tree-top blooms from a birds-eye view. Your visits to the Botanical Gardens & Nature Center in Corpus Christi will immerse you in serene beauty, followed by an adventurous walk on the wild side with 11 uniquely stunning floral exhibits and gardens shouting color, followed by quiet trails and boardwalk through shaded native habitat, bridged ravines, and natural wetlands. This 182-acre showcase on Oso Creek offers a unique and varied take on botanical gardens-- beautiful new Exotic
83 locals recommend
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
8545 S Staples StVenture into the delightful 2600 square-foot screened Butterfly House, and Anderson Bromeliad Conservatory. Experience the impressive new Samuel Jones Orchid Conservatory, 300 breathtaking roses and stately Rose Pavilion, quaint Hummingbird Garden, imaginative Sensory Garden with fascinating artscape, Arid Garden, new Tropical Garden and colorful EarthKind Demonstration Trial Gardens. And during our eight warmer months, enjoy the fragrant tropical Plumeria Garden with elevated viewing ramp to enjoy the tree-top blooms from a birds-eye view. Your visits to the Botanical Gardens & Nature Center in Corpus Christi will immerse you in serene beauty, followed by an adventurous walk on the wild side with 11 uniquely stunning floral exhibits and gardens shouting color, followed by quiet trails and boardwalk through shaded native habitat, bridged ravines, and natural wetlands. This 182-acre showcase on Oso Creek offers a unique and varied take on botanical gardens-- beautiful new Exotic
Great Art Center and there is a wonderful Farmer's Market held here every Wednesday night from 5-8p.
It's in a beautiful location right along the waterfront, during the warmer months you can enjoy the beautiful view.
You'll find local and organic products including fruit, vegetables, kombucha, meat, lotions, jewelry, cheese, popcorn, juices, jams, etc. They usually have music (local musician) and a food truck on site. Added bonus is that you can walk around the Art Center gallery and enjoy the artwork for free! I like to grab a kombucha from the serfer brew booth (guava hibiscus is my favorite) and walk around checking out the various stands (they often have have samples available).
37 locals recommend
The Art Center of Corpus Christi
100 N Shoreline BlvdGreat Art Center and there is a wonderful Farmer's Market held here every Wednesday night from 5-8p.
It's in a beautiful location right along the waterfront, during the warmer months you can enjoy the beautiful view.
You'll find local and organic products including fruit, vegetables, kombucha, meat, lotions, jewelry, cheese, popcorn, juices, jams, etc. They usually have music (local musician) and a food truck on site. Added bonus is that you can walk around the Art Center gallery and enjoy the artwork for free! I like to grab a kombucha from the serfer brew booth (guava hibiscus is my favorite) and walk around checking out the various stands (they often have have samples available).
USS Lexington
2914 N Shoreline BlvdWonderful Museum
If you never tried axe throwing, this is the place for you. SO MUCH FUN!!!
Armory Outfitters AXE HAUS, LLC.
9762 Leopard StreetIf you never tried axe throwing, this is the place for you. SO MUCH FUN!!!
Island Surf Shop and Kayaks
130 E Avenue GBeach Rentals
Food scene
Black Diamond Oyster Bar
418 NAS DriveGreat Seafood & Burgers
Guajillo's On The Island
15037 South Padre Island DriveGreat Mexican Food
A La Mode Gelateria
14254 S Padre Island DrAmazing Gelato!!!!!
El Jalisco Grill
1813 Ennis Joslin RoadFresh Mexican Food
Surfside Sandwich Shoppe
15113 S Padre Island DrFun Sandwich Shop
8TE
1220 Airline RdHipster Southern Food
Dragonfly
14701 S Padre Island DrCasual Beach Restaurant Vibe
Bella Luna Downtown
429 Schatzell StreetGreat Italian Food
Hanaya Poke Southside (formerly named Hana Poke)
6113 Saratoga BoulevardExcellent Poke Bowls and Boba
Texas Mesquite BBQ and Grill
11862 TX-361Texas BBQ
Snoopy's Pier
13313 S Padre Island DrDoc's Seafood and Steaks
13309 S Padre Island DrRepublic of Texas Bar & Grill
900 N Shoreline BlvdGreat high end steakhouse in Corpus
Really nice seafood restaurant if you want to drive up to Port Aransas.
10 locals recommend
Roosevelt's
200 E Cotter AveReally nice seafood restaurant if you want to drive up to Port Aransas.
Really nice authentic Italian restaurant if you want to drive up to Port Aransas
29 locals recommend
Venetian Hot Plate
232 Beach StReally nice authentic Italian restaurant if you want to drive up to Port Aransas
A La Mode Gelateria
14254 S Padre Island DrGelato is to die for!!!!
Nom's Kitchen
Excellent Thai Food on the Island
Coffee
BEST coffee and breakfast on the island and it is right down the road!
62 locals recommend
Island Joes Coffee and Gallery
14829 S Padre Island DrBEST coffee and breakfast on the island and it is right down the road!
Sightseeing
Skydive South Texas/ Mustang Island Skydiving
139 Piper BlvdTake the plunge!!
We provide day trip and also overnight fishing charters and tours of the Padre Island National Seashore! We offer fishing, birding, shelling, sightseeing, overnight camping, photography trips, and also overnight fishing trips! We also do day or overnight shark fishing trips! (catch, photo, release) We provide historical talks as well, and even provide meals fresh off the grill for our customers!
Padre Island Expeditions, LLC
20420 Park Rd 22We provide day trip and also overnight fishing charters and tours of the Padre Island National Seashore! We offer fishing, birding, shelling, sightseeing, overnight camping, photography trips, and also overnight fishing trips! We also do day or overnight shark fishing trips! (catch, photo, release) We provide historical talks as well, and even provide meals fresh off the grill for our customers!
A beautiful beach that stretches for miles. This is a vast area of beach with beautiful water and great access for swimming. You can drive your car right up to the beach in most areas. Even during peak season for tourists, there is still so much room where you are not crowded with other visitors. There are scattered covered picnic tables throughout this park which makes it a nice break from the bright Texas sun. Perfect for families.
80 locals recommend
Mustang Island State Park
9394 TX-361A beautiful beach that stretches for miles. This is a vast area of beach with beautiful water and great access for swimming. You can drive your car right up to the beach in most areas. Even during peak season for tourists, there is still so much room where you are not crowded with other visitors. There are scattered covered picnic tables throughout this park which makes it a nice break from the bright Texas sun. Perfect for families.
Padre Island National Seashore
20420 Park Road 22Traveler advice
Don't miss
Whitecap Beach
Locally famous Whitecap Beach is a 5 minute walk from the condo. There are public restrooms and showers located at the beach parking lot.
Beach allows vehicle access with a $12 permit that can be purchased at many local establishments like CVS.
Note - Whitecap Beach can be inaccessible for driving if the tide is high.