The Corpus Christi Downtown Entertainment District
The downtown Corpus Christi entertainment district, is home to a variety of fine restaurants, clubs and shopping. Whether you are looking for a great place to eat, shop or club hop, the Corpus Christi downtown entertaiment district has it all.
The Corpus Christi Downtown Management District ensures quality of this entertainment district, "acting as a catalyst to strengthen Downtown's economic base.
They realise that for the future of the Corpus Christi Downtown Entertainment District "success is measured by the level of economic impact and improvements.
Corpus Christi and Padre Island Bay Area
Come see why Padre Island Texas and Corpus Christi bay area are premier vacation destinations, and rated as top vacation spots in Texas. Padre Island Texas beaches provide endless recreational opportunities for visitors and locals. Plus, Corpus Christi bay area shares the same latitude as Tampa, Florida, giving it that same wonderful tropical climate.
In addition to their Texas vacation destination popularity, location is key to the Corpus Christi bay area and Padre Island Texas along the Gulf of Mexico. Visitors can enjoy the semi-tropical climate not only in warm seasons, but year-round due to the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The Corpus Christi bay area is nestled behind barrier islands Padre Island and Mustang Island, as a protected gateway to the beautiful Padre Island' National Seashore. And, all this is only a 15 minute drive apart. From downtown Corpus Christi Bay Area to Padre Island beaches, this place is perfect for a summer weekend getaway, vacation destination, and popular as a sunny haven for Midwesterners and Canadians during winter months.
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Average Corpus Christi bay area temperature: 71.2 degrees |
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Year-round outdoor recreation on Padre Island |
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Fishing (bay and offshore), outdoor tennis, sailing, golf, windsurfing, and more |
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Winter-time temperatures in the 70s and 80s are common |
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"Winter Texans" flock to Corpus Christi bay area during winter months |
Corpus Christi bay area is home to famous attractions, including the
USS Lexington and Texas State Aquarium.
Padre Island National Seashore boasts over 130 miles of top-ranked beaches, while Padre Island Texas features Big Shell and Little Shell Beaches, famous for great shelling. Also there is Seagull Park, a perfect site for picnicking families.
Events and festivals are held in Corpus Christi bay area year-round.
Corpus Christi is located approximately 130 miles from San Antonio and 200 miles from Austin on I-37 and I-35. Houston is about a 3.5 hour drive on US-77 and US-59. Corpus Christi to Mexico via Brownsville is approximately 160 miles and via Laredo is about 144 miles. Corpus Christi bay area is served by Corpus Christi International Airport. Air carriers include American Eagle, Continental/Continental Express, ASA/The Delta Connection, and Southwest Airlines.