WELCOME TO CORPUS CHRISTI

A lot awaits you here in the Gulf Coast Capital, from our continuous miles of sun-packed beaches to our popular attractions, and, of course, the must-taste bites and brews at our area restaurants. You will see a lot of recommendations in this guide to make your visit a great one, but more than anything, we want you to make it your own experience. That is why our number one suggestion is for you to Coast Your Own Way!

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND A WEEKEND IN THE GCC?

The weekend that I dream of each week is to wake up and eat breakfast at Hester’s or Chops & Eggs before packing up my truck and heading to Padre Island National Seashore for the afternoon. After driving home and cleaning up for the evening, we are definitely having a hand-crafted cocktail at The Post followed by dinner overlooking Corpus Christi Bay at Elizabeth’s at the Art Museum of South Texas.

WHAT’S ONE THING YOU ALWAYS DO WITH VISITING FRIENDS & FAMILY?

In all my years of travel I still have yet to find an attraction as well run as our Texas State Aquarium. What makes it even better is that the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay is right beside it so you can spend half your day enjoying the best of North Beach. You have to show off when you have family and friends in town. To me that means a sunset dinner at Doc’s Seafood and Steaks followed by ice cream at Snoopy’s. The Laguna Madre view just makes everything in life better.

FAVORITE WATERING HOLE?

Downtown has it going on after work. You can’t go wrong with a Ranchwater or margarita from Goldfish or BUS.

WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO DATE NIGHT ITINERARY?

The best bourbon list in the region is at the Nueces Whiskey Library. After a drink, it’s either right next door to Bellino’s for some authentic Sicilian Italian or Yardarm for a fresh seafood dinner overlooking Corpus Christi Bay.

BEST HIDDEN GEM YOU’VE FOUND SINCE YOU MOVED HERE?

Price’s Chef Diner is a definite experience for breakfast. I’m also a sucker for mangonadas from La Paletera. You haven’t lived until you combine mango sherbet, chamoy and Tajin.

IF YOU COULD ONLY RECOMMEND ONE THING FOR EVERY VISITOR, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

I literally can’t. Our slogan is to Coast Your Own Way because you can in the Gulf Coast Capital. You can be anyone you want to be in Corpus Christi. It has something for everyone.

Brett Oetting

Visit Corpus Christi PRESIDENT &

CEO

brett@visitcorpuschristi.com