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U.S.S Lexington Museum

U.S.S Lexington Museum One of the most popular attractions in Corpus Christi will make up your next stop on the itinerary, the historically rich and U.S. Navy military-fueled USS Lexington Museum on the Bay. [caption id="attachment_30399" align="alignright" width="400"] Credit CCCVB[/caption] This Essex-class aircraft carrier was built during WWII for the United States Navy and today…
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Texas State Aquarium

Texas State Aquarium [caption id="attachment_30421" align="alignright" width="425"] Credit CCCVB[/caption] Welcome to the Texas State Aquarium, the non-profit state marine life education and conservation center that was founded in 1990 and takes up a scenic six acres of Shoreline Boulevard, right off the bay! This aquarium is dedicated to promoting environmental conservation and rehabilitation of wildlife of…
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Snoopy’s Pier

Snoopy’s Pier When it comes to the Texas culinary scene the world is your oyster (pun intended) as you make the tough choice between trying authentic Tex Mex, famous Texas-style BBQ, some of the hottest bakeries, and a huge gourmet food truck scene. This is the state where everything is bigger, like the tacos, oysters,…
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Corpus Christi Beach Time

[caption id="attachment_30396" align="alignright" width="425"] Credit CCCVB[/caption] Corpus Christi Beach Time There are so many absolutely amazing beachfront spots in Corpus Christi, it’s honestly pretty hard to choose which one you want to spend your day at! The Padre Island Seawall Beach allows guests to walk and jog comfortably; Padre Island National Seashore provides the best…
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Osprey Cruises

Osprey Cruises Have a glorious South Padre Island weekend adventure with a sunset or midday eco-cruise with Osprey Cruises! This Padre Boulevard company provides an introduction and overview of the ecology of Laguna Madre through a fun interactive cruise, placing a special emphasis on wildlife in the area. This professionally narrated cruise will give your group…
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Sea Turtle Inc

Sea Turtle Inc [caption id="attachment_30395" align="alignright" width="425"] Credit CCCVB[/caption] The Sea Turtle Rescue Center is owned and operated by the conservation company Sea Turtle, Inc. This establishment was created in 1977 by Ila Fox Loetscher, better known as the "Turtle Lady of South Padre Island." The mission of this enterprise is to "rescue, rehabilitate, and…
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Pier 19

Pier 19 [caption id="attachment_30424" align="alignright" width="425"] Credit CCCVB[/caption] Spend some quality time at the locally loved eatery with the absolute best nightly sunset views in South Padre, Pier 19! This family-friendly venue features expansive bay views, amazing seafood, and casual American fare, all for a reasonable price! Inside you will see seaside decor to match the…
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South Padre Beach Time

South Padre Beach Time [caption id="attachment_30410" align="alignright" width="425"] Credit CCCVB[/caption] South Padre Island is one of the few islands in Texas, making it a beautiful destination with wide, clean beaches and plenty to see and do! This tropical Texas island getaway allows you and your group to be only steps away from the ocean at all times,…
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Snorkeling at Laguna Madre Estuary

Snorkeling at Laguna Madre Estuary Welcome to the Laguna Madre Estuary, the gorgeous southern Texas spot where the Rio Grande enters the Gulf of Mexico. This large shallow body of water separates Padre Island from the southern Texas mainland is actually one of the largest hypersaline coastal lagoons in the world, ranked fourth largest out of…
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