Visit Corpus Christi
Coast Your Own Way in Corpus Christi, Texas
There are two types of people in this world. Texans and everyone else. From the city to the beach, the coast is more than our part of the state. Coasting is our state of mind. We take our time and take what's ours. We know who we are and what we stand for. We do things differently and celebrate what makes us the same. This way of life is bigger than our beaches. We’re the Gulf Coast Capital. Casually Charming. Collectively Cool. Creatively Curious. For lifelong Texans and Texans at heart. Or anyone who would rather spend time coasting their own way. 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. A fun and enjoyable experience in Corpus Christi is our top priority, as well as your safety. We are committed to keeping our guests informed, and we work with all of our local partners, as they have established health and safety protocols. We create FUN you can feel confident about. You will see a lot of recommendations in our guides 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! Whether you are here to get your adrenaline pumping as you reel in a big catch, get splashed by a dolphin at our world-class aquarium, or just kick back with a cocktail and a view, we have everything you need to make that happen. Every day is an adventure in Corpus – and when the sun goes down our city lights up, so be sure to take in the local music, great coastal cuisine, or one of our many annual festivals. We hope you will enjoy yourselves as much as we enjoy having you as our guests. We’re glad you’re here and appreciate you choosing to Coast Like a Texan right here in Corpus Christi. We hope to see you again soon. In the meantime, if you need anything…just shout.
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Houston to Corpus Christi – 3 hour drive All you have to do is hop on Highway 69, come down 59, switch over to 77 and arrive here on 37! Yep it's that easy! Houston--come on down, you know you want to. ________________________________________ Waco to Corpus Christi – 4 ½ hour drive All you need to remember are just two numbers-- Highways 35 and 37. That's it! Hop on 35 into 37 and you are at the beach. Come out and get that much needed vacation, you deserve it. ________________________________________ Dallas to Corpus Christi – 6 hour drive Just remember two numbers--- 35 and 37! Hop on Highway 35 and hit Highway 37 then you will exploring the Texas State Aquarium, indulging in some amazing Tex-Mex food or lounging in your chair on the beach. ________________________________________ Austin to Corpus Christi – 3 hour drive Just hop onto Highway 35 and scoot your way down to Highway 37 for an open road straight to the water! ________________________________________ San Antonio to Corpus Christi – 2 hour drive You have one of the easiest commutes here--just hop on Highway 37 for a couple of hours and your beach awaits. ________________________________________ Rio Grande Valley to Corpus Christi – 2 hour drive All you have to do is hop on Highway 77 and you will be walking through our great attractions, checking out Selena's hometown and stuffing your faces with food, food and more food!
Distance from airport
- Corpus Christi International Airport
9 mi. from city center
Local Attractions
Texas State Aquarium
Hurricane Alley Waterpark
USS Lexington Museum
Horses On The Beach
American Bank Center
Convention Centers
American Bank Center managed by OVG360
The American Bank Center located on the sparkling Corpus Christi Bay downtown, contains: a convention center, a multi-purpose 10,000 seat arena, and a 2,,500 seat Selena Auditorium.
- Exhibit Space80,000 sq. ft.Total meeting space34,866 sq. ft.
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Corpus Christi is the premier Texas coast destination for meetings and conventions. Quality meeting space and affordability combine to make Corpus Christi a popular destination—and a great value—for conventions and meetings any time of the year. Explore the American Bank Center, Corpus Christi's state-of-the-art convention center, which features a total of 400,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space. And its located on the Corpus Christi Bay! Corpus Christi makes for the perfect meeting destination, including beautiful tropical settings and a quick get-away in between meetings to the Gulf of Mexico! More than 12,000 beautiful hotel and condo rooms with competitive rates. Getting here is easy! The Corpus Christi International Airport is served by several major airlines offering flights and connections for your guests.