Bungalow Guidebook
Food scene
One of my absolute favorite spots & one of the best local seafood places you can go to.
Located on Padre Island (about 15 minutes from here)
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Snoopy's Pier
13313 S Padre Island DrOne of my absolute favorite spots & one of the best local seafood places you can go to.
Located on Padre Island (about 15 minutes from here)
My absolute favorite pizza place and brew pub. The pizza is so good, you have to actively stop eating it…. it
goes down like water, no joke
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B&J’s Pizza - Brewpub
6662 S Staples StMy absolute favorite pizza place and brew pub. The pizza is so good, you have to actively stop eating it…. it
goes down like water, no joke
PRIME CUTS AND FRESH SEAFOOD WITH A SPECTACULAR VIEW
The famous Republic of Texas Bar & Grill is one of Corpus Christi's top dining destinations. Located on the 20th floor, this multi-level steakhouse offers diners beautiful panoramic views of the Corpus Christi bay. They have all the ingredients for the perfect celebration: an award-winning wine list, a tempting menu featuring prime beef, wild game and seafood and captivating views.
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Republic of Texas Bar & Grill
900 N Shoreline BlvdPRIME CUTS AND FRESH SEAFOOD WITH A SPECTACULAR VIEW
The famous Republic of Texas Bar & Grill is one of Corpus Christi's top dining destinations. Located on the 20th floor, this multi-level steakhouse offers diners beautiful panoramic views of the Corpus Christi bay. They have all the ingredients for the perfect celebration: an award-winning wine list, a tempting menu featuring prime beef, wild game and seafood and captivating views.
Upbeat venue featuring burgers, seafood & craft beers on tap, plus an outdoor patio with live music.
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Executive Surf Club
306 N Chaparral StUpbeat venue featuring burgers, seafood & craft beers on tap, plus an outdoor patio with live music.
Coffee Waves provides our community with artisan level espresso, fresh roasted drip coffee, baked goods, and Gelato made on-site.
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Coffee Waves
5738 S Alameda StCoffee Waves provides our community with artisan level espresso, fresh roasted drip coffee, baked goods, and Gelato made on-site.
Veteran neighborhood diner serving homestyle comfort food, including Mexican dishes & breakfast.
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Andy's Kitchen
5802 S Staples StVeteran neighborhood diner serving homestyle comfort food, including Mexican dishes & breakfast.
Cajun Fusion. Is having the same cajun backyard get together with family and friends even possible to replicate in a restaurant setting? Owners and operators David Lee and Elias Garza have made it their mission to create this very atmosphere here at Mudbugs Cajun Icehouse.
Mudbugs Cajun Icehouse
2743 Airline RoadCajun Fusion. Is having the same cajun backyard get together with family and friends even possible to replicate in a restaurant setting? Owners and operators David Lee and Elias Garza have made it their mission to create this very atmosphere here at Mudbugs Cajun Icehouse.
Sightseeing
The Longest Stretch of Undeveloped Barrier Island in the World
Padre Island National Seashore separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Laguna Madre, one of a few hypersaline lagoons in the world. The park protects 70 miles of coastline, dunes, prairies, and wind tidal flats teeming with life. It is a safe nesting ground for the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle and a haven for over 380 bird species. It also has a rich history, including the Spanish shipwrecks of 1554.
Padre Island National Seashore is a national seashore located on Padre Island off the coast of South Texas. In contrast to South Padre Island, known for its beaches and vacationing college students, PINS is located on North Padre Island and consists of a long beach where nature is preserved.
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Parque Nacional de la Isla Padre
20420 Park Road 22Padre Island National Seashore is a national seashore located on Padre Island off the coast of South Texas. In contrast to South Padre Island, known for its beaches and vacationing college students, PINS is located on North Padre Island and consists of a long beach where nature is preserved.
Located on the north end of Padre Island, Padre Balli Park is almost 400 acres, all of which is open year round. Go ahead and hop in the Gulf for a quick swim, or grab your board and enjoy some of the best surfing around! The beach park offers a space for primitive campsites on the beach, as well as hardtop campsites and paved campsites with water and electrical hookup.
If you're all about the fishing, check out Bob Hall Pier which juts into deep water, giving you access to fish that dont' go near the shore.
Balli Park Features:
Picnic Tables
ADA accessible amenities
Cabanas
Bathhouse
Bob Hall Pier
Equipment Rental
If you’ve brought snacks or lunch with you, look no farther than one of the over 50 picnic tables, some of which are also ADA accessible. You can enjoy a meal here at your choice of a table or cabana. Even clean-up will be a breeze, with restrooms and a Beach Bathhouse also available for use by all guests.
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Bob Hall Pier
Bob Hall PierLocated on the north end of Padre Island, Padre Balli Park is almost 400 acres, all of which is open year round. Go ahead and hop in the Gulf for a quick swim, or grab your board and enjoy some of the best surfing around! The beach park offers a space for primitive campsites on the beach, as well as hardtop campsites and paved campsites with water and electrical hookup.
If you're all about the fishing, check out Bob Hall Pier which juts into deep water, giving you access to fish that dont' go near the shore.
Balli Park Features:
Picnic Tables
ADA accessible amenities
Cabanas
Bathhouse
Bob Hall Pier
Equipment Rental
If you’ve brought snacks or lunch with you, look no farther than one of the over 50 picnic tables, some of which are also ADA accessible. You can enjoy a meal here at your choice of a table or cabana. Even clean-up will be a breeze, with restrooms and a Beach Bathhouse also available for use by all guests.
Rockport is a city on the coast of Texas. It's home to long Rockport Beach, with its fishing piers and rich birdlife. The Texas Maritime Museum explores Gulf Coast history with exhibits on shipbuilding, oil drilling and pirates. Nearby, Rockport Center for the Arts has changing local art displays and a sculpture garden. Fulton Mansion is a restored 19th-century home with gardens and an educational center.
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Rockport
Rockport is a city on the coast of Texas. It's home to long Rockport Beach, with its fishing piers and rich birdlife. The Texas Maritime Museum explores Gulf Coast history with exhibits on shipbuilding, oil drilling and pirates. Nearby, Rockport Center for the Arts has changing local art displays and a sculpture garden. Fulton Mansion is a restored 19th-century home with gardens and an educational center.
Port Aransas is a city on Mustang Island, on the Texas coast. It's known for its Gulf of Mexico beaches and fish-filled waterways. Roberts Point Park offers an observation tower for bay views and dolphin sightings. At Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, a boardwalk crosses alligator-inhabited wetlands that are also home to birds like roseate spoonbills. Boats run from Fisherman's Wharf to secluded San José Island.
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Port Aransas
Port Aransas is a city on Mustang Island, on the Texas coast. It's known for its Gulf of Mexico beaches and fish-filled waterways. Roberts Point Park offers an observation tower for bay views and dolphin sightings. At Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, a boardwalk crosses alligator-inhabited wetlands that are also home to birds like roseate spoonbills. Boats run from Fisherman's Wharf to secluded San José Island.
Discover the amazing underwater world of the Texas State Aquarium! Thousands of animals representing over 500 different species are ready to enchant, entertain, and inspire you. Conveniently located on North Beach, the Texas State Aquarium is just minutes from Corpus Christi's downtown district, convention center complex, and museums. Every visit to the Texas State Aquarium is a new and exciting discovery of animals that remind us all of our responsibility to those whose world we share. The Aquarium is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The Aquarium's mission is to engage people with animals, inspire appreciation for our seas, and support wildlife conservation.
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Acuario Estatal de Texas
2710 TX-286Discover the amazing underwater world of the Texas State Aquarium! Thousands of animals representing over 500 different species are ready to enchant, entertain, and inspire you. Conveniently located on North Beach, the Texas State Aquarium is just minutes from Corpus Christi's downtown district, convention center complex, and museums. Every visit to the Texas State Aquarium is a new and exciting discovery of animals that remind us all of our responsibility to those whose world we share. The Aquarium is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is a member of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The Aquarium's mission is to engage people with animals, inspire appreciation for our seas, and support wildlife conservation.
Visitors can tour the longest serving Essex Class aircraft carrier of World War II. The 16-deck "Blue Ghost" displays military artifacts and more than 20 aircraft. See all five tour routes, 3-D mega theater, Lockdown on the LEX Escape Rooms, mess deck eatery and flight simulator. National Historic Landmark located on North Beach. Elevator from the hangar deck to the flight deck. Welcome aboard! Labor Day - Memorial Day 9am - 5pm Memorial Day - Labor Day & Spring Break 9am - 6pm See admission at https://usslexington.com/visit/hours-admission/
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USS Lexington
2914 N Shoreline BlvdVisitors can tour the longest serving Essex Class aircraft carrier of World War II. The 16-deck "Blue Ghost" displays military artifacts and more than 20 aircraft. See all five tour routes, 3-D mega theater, Lockdown on the LEX Escape Rooms, mess deck eatery and flight simulator. National Historic Landmark located on North Beach. Elevator from the hangar deck to the flight deck. Welcome aboard! Labor Day - Memorial Day 9am - 5pm Memorial Day - Labor Day & Spring Break 9am - 6pm See admission at https://usslexington.com/visit/hours-admission/
A striking, all white building on the water, this art museum was voted one of the best in southern Texas. Although permanent exhibits feature art from the region, the museum is known for its rotating exhibits of fine art work in different mediums.
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The Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline BlvdA striking, all white building on the water, this art museum was voted one of the best in southern Texas. Although permanent exhibits feature art from the region, the museum is known for its rotating exhibits of fine art work in different mediums.
Neighborhoods
Corpus Christi is a Texas city on the Gulf of Mexico. It’s tucked into a bay and its beaches are sheltered by Padre and Mustang islands. The Padre Island National Seashore is home to migratory birds and endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles. The harborfront Texas State Aquarium has touch pools, an aquatic nursery and a shark exhibit. Nearby, a WWII aircraft carrier, USS Lexington, now houses a naval aviation museum.
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Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is a Texas city on the Gulf of Mexico. It’s tucked into a bay and its beaches are sheltered by Padre and Mustang islands. The Padre Island National Seashore is home to migratory birds and endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles. The harborfront Texas State Aquarium has touch pools, an aquatic nursery and a shark exhibit. Nearby, a WWII aircraft carrier, USS Lexington, now houses a naval aviation museum.