If you have kids, take them to the HEB kid zone where then can play and learn inside the huge DNA-model playground. Along with relaxing on the beach and swimming in the warm water of the Gulf of Mexico, you can explore the park by hiking, bike or kayaking on 20 miles of paddling trails. 1-800-766-BEACH, Horses on the Beach Be sure to check out the yearly production of The Rocky Horror Show - a local favorite - every Halloween season. Lake Corpus Christi State Park: A great place to fish Lake Corpus Christi from shore. Plenty of room on the beach and lots of picnic areas to sit down and relax. Partners with the GM to ensure the overall financial results of the store, to include meeting/exceeding sales and profit goals. Located on the South Texas Gulf Coast, Corpus Christi offers popular attractions, outdoor, experiences, a variety of hotels, cultural venues, shopping, fresh, local seafood, and best of all - South Texas Hospitality. It's $2pp to go on the pier. Pier 99 Restaurant. Hand sanitizer for all the moms out there. Kiddie rides also available for children ages 10 and under. (361) 749-5246, North Beach There's so much more to see than the sea in Corpus Christi. At the end of the talk, it was brought up that Carnival is looking at Corpus Christi area as another port for Texas. Texas State Aquarium. (361) 563-4050, Selena Memorial Mirador de la Flor At the very least, the contaminated sites would have to be identified and the potential new occupants given immunity for any injury or damage that might occur due to the contaminants. 12pm - 9pm. Carnival Cruise Lines Webcams / Live Cruise Ship Cameras. We truly kicked Covid to the Curb! City of Corpus Christi officials celebrated the completion and reopening of Flour Bluff's Philip Dimmitt Park and Pier on Friday. On the flip side, if I lived in that area of the country I would probably pull for more ships & ports too, but realistically, the ports of call are pretty limited. Plenty of camping out further into the park land. Want a relaxing tour of the scenic bay then schedule a trip on the Japonica, a 50 open air touring boat that allows you to see the lights and breathtaking views of Corpus Christi Bay. Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette Guajardo said Thursday . TEXAS JAZZ FESTIVAL in HERITAGE PARK 100 N. Shoreline Blvd. Armbands 12 - 4 PM and 5 - 10 PM $20 each. :D :D :D. It would work for me as I would like to see less cruises out of Florida. 2710 North Shoreline Boulevard Hours are 5-11 p.m. Thursday and Friday . Corpus Christi is on the Gulf of Mexico and has easy access to other American destinations which could entice new cruisers in the region. Give me Florida any day! Nike, Brooks Brothers, Express, Zales, H&M, Sketchers and more! To find events for you and your loved ones, search by category, date, or location. At the bottom of each cruise ship & cruise port camera page you will find a button to "Report An Issue". About 10 minutes from downtown Corpus Christi, the park provides . It's fine for the people who would have to drive but those of us who would have yo fly it would never be cost effective. The facility was originally intended to have four terminals. Use them in commercial designs under lifetime, perpetual & worldwide rights. Watch live educational demonstrations with otters and dolphins, feed and touch a stingray and see four species of sea turtles swimming in a lagoon. We have caught small sharks, drum, redfish and other stuff that I can't remember. The airport might be more accessible to and from the cruise port, but it would likely be less accessible for people to fly there. A small regional airport (CRP) is better than 2 airports, one which is a hub for the second largest airline in the world (IAH) and another airport which is a hub for the largest low cost airline in the US (HOU)? Believe me, I know what it's like to cheer for the "hometown" port. Read on to find out what Corpus Christi has to offer. Address: 20301 Park Rd 22, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, United States. There, they could do a Roatan, Belize, Cozumel, and Costa Maya or Grand Cayman itinerary, A Grand Turk, Grand Cayman, Falmouth itinerary, and a Key West, Nassau, and Freeport itinerary. Ingleside Round Up Days and Music Festival. Epic tales, captivating songs and the bright studio lights bring the Harbor Playhouse to Life! Self-guided Tours. Couldnt they just slap on a whale tail and take her out? Carnival is FAR MORE LIKELY to increase capacity in Galveston or go to Houston than to go the opposite direction and add a ship in CC. Five distinct areas of the ship can be toured, including the flight deck and the lower decks, giving you a sense of the Lexingtons size and scale. Customer service was great from Tyler at the front desk to the maintenance staff. 411 N. Upper Broadway You can jog, bike or simply meander along the 1.5 miles of path while taking in some great views of the waterfront. Located in Corpus Christi, within 10 miles of Bob Hall Pier and 13 miles of Mustang Island State Park, Brand New 3/3! Renting Carnival Games can take any themed party to the next level: birthdays, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate functions, and more. Remaining funds are covered by Union Pacific, Kansas City Southern, Burlington . Along with all the aquatic critters, youll meet the majestic residents of Eagle Pass, including Grace a bald eagle and Cowboy a crested caracara. Friday. If Corpus Christi became a cruise port it would be the closest American cruise port to Mexico. Port CEO Sean Strawbridge echoed Hoskins' sentiments, adding that the port's customer base is diversified with a variety of goods, including crude oil, liquefied natural gas, grain and other products. CC Help Jenn K Space Contemporary is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting and promoting contemporary art. Not right by the pier. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. 2/25 - Opening at Noon (12pm) Sunday. (361) 882-8691. Corpus Christi, TX 78412 Rent everything from jet skis, paddle boats, kayaks and canoes to speed boat rides and dolphin sighting trips. 5635 Everhart Rd Armbands 5 - 10 PM $20 each. a cooler with some ice cold drinks, a radio, chairs, fishing gear, bait, fishing license, wind breaker (depending on what time of year), something to take your fish home in. We saw a pelican hanging around. If I am going to fly, I will just fly to Florida because: 1. cruises are usually cheaper from Florida than Texas; 2. airfare to Florida is cheaper and more plentiful (there are actually economy direct flight options); 3. more options for ships and itineraries. 11am - 11pm. 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Hours: Open Wed-Sat 11am-5pm. I realize we have more ports & ships but we are also more centrally located to the popular Bahamas & Eastern routes. Specialties: Snoopys Pier was literally a product of the Redfish Wars, a battle over commercial fishing rights in the inland waterways and bay systems of Texas. Browse the museums exhibits and youll see Selenas awards, stage outfits and other memorabilia, as well as her legendary bright red Porsche. It is very windy out on the pier and can be cold in the winter, and pretty comfortable or hot other times of the year depending on the wind. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. We fished but didn't catch anything. 4. Hoskins pointed to a new $100 million cruise ship terminal being built in Galveston by Royal Carribean, as well as two other companies that have facilities in Miami. The water waves were running about 8' high so it was windy and ruff. The seashore is as rich in things to do as it is in wildlife. Open daily 6 pm Rides Games Food and Music Nightly Armbands every night $30 136 S Regent St Port Chester, NY 10573 United States *If you go in the day - use sunscreen. I think it is worth the $3 to walk out on the pier. No thanks. 15820 Park Rd. What are the current fecal matter ratings. I guess money and enthusiasm both ran out as they only constructed one. Birding blinds are located throughout the park. This half-mile stretch of beach on the protected Laguna Madre is internationally recognized as one of the top windsurfing sites in the mainland U.S.A. The 44th annual Fulton Oysterfest is Thursday, March 2 through Sunday, March 5 at the festival grounds at Fulton Beach Park, N. Casterline Drive, Fulton. The Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center offers you a first-class ticket for a few dollars and an hour or two of self-guided tour time. The Aurora Arts Theatre offers theatre- lovers an experience tailor-made for an unforgettable night of entertainment. *I'll use cut mullet, squid and Berkley Gulp Alive artificial shrimp and shad - these are scented baits and have worked well for me before. "The (tourism) industry may not be the best revenue for the port, but I think it will be a very good revenue generator for the area," Hoskins said. Published: 10:32 PM CDT April 29, 2021. (361) 749-4653, Schlitterbahn Riverpark & Resort Don't like people dissin' Texas :p. What are the restrictions on people living in Texas? 1900 North Chaparral Street 5488 S. Padre Island Dr. Who in their right mind would hop on a flight from Houston to sail from Corpus Christi when Carnival, Norwegian, Princess and Royal Caribbean sail from the Houston area? At pier there are also some restaurants and some nice places for fishing. The Galvan House hosts and supports many art and cultural activities and events. From discounts to some of our mosts popular attractions to special promotions, you are bound to discover a few great offers and enhance your trip! Corpus Christi, TX 78418 This unique event perfectly intertwines wine tasting, shopping, food, and entertainment throughout the grounds of beautiful Heritage Park (think Catalina Wine Mixer meets Country Peddler Show meets Concert in the Park). Get in the spirit with holiday-themed events, shopping, and family fun throughout Corpus Christi. We caught 2 hammerheads and 6 bonnet head sharks. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. La Palmera features the most popular national retailers and specialty shops including Dillard's, Macy's JCPenney, Francescas, H&M, Charming Charlie, Michael Kors, Pandora and White House | Black Market. There is a nice beach around the pier if you have some non-fishing type people with you, they can go play on the beach. BAREFOOT MARDI GRAS at WHITECAP BEACH & PADRE BALLI PARK You wouldn't HAVE to cruise from here :confused: Right but if they start moving ships to Texas and removing from other ports then that removes some of my selection. The Art Center is dedicated to the purpose of promoting an awareness and appreciation of local and regional artists. Centennial House aka the Britton-Evans House was built in 1849 by Rebecca and Forbes Britton on land acquired from Col. Henry Kinney, the founder of Corpus Christi. The channel would have to be dredged an additional 10 feet for the entire distance from the Gulf to the port. (361) 826-8017, McGee Beach If you get hungry stop by the food truck court right next to the dog park and playground area. You're on island time. It isn't free! The military gets to use TONS of chemicals and compounds that are currently termed hazardous to the environment and remediation would have to take place before any development could happen. You'd need a considerably larger passenger base, even to fill one small Fantasy class ship doing 4-5 day itineraries year round. Think about it. Pier Fishing. Corpus Christi, TX 78411 21 beach. Living just SE of Austin, I would love it. Plus, convenient parking, kids play area and Curbside Food Truck Pavilion. This one-day street festival in the heart of downtown features a Homebrew Competition, a Beer Stein Holding Contest, German fare, live music and more! (361) 884-8085. . There are several fishing piers near Corpus Christi. Corpus Christi Dia de Los Muertos Festival has been recognized as one of the nations top Dia de los Muertos celebrations and brings life, music, and culture to the downtown community. Be sure to bring a chair along with your fishing stuff. THE BIRDIEST FESTIVAL IN AMERICAat SOUTH TEXAS BOTANICAL GARDENS & NATURE CENTER Good food, good price, great service, ok for kids (it is a bar!) Points of Interest & Landmarks Monuments & Statues, Bob Hall Pier, Corpus Christi: Address, Bob Hall Pier Reviews: 4/5. Honor and celebrate Dia de los Muertos with this annual festival! Two hour pirate adventures on the bay! 5410 Leopard Street With Houston as Corpus' primary destination, and Dallas the secondary destination, there's really not much of a network to attract fly-in passengers. Several major flyways converge at this one location, making Hazel Bazemore Park one of the most unique locations in the nation for Hawk watching. To find events for you and your loved ones, search by category, date, or location. Florida will continue to be well served as it has cheap flights from many places and is well placed to get to many ports. 108 Peoples Street T- Head 01 restaurants. More: Massive tanker's arrival in South Texas makes history. 500 North Highway 77, IH69 per adult. Piers and shallow-water areas provide plenty of great places to fish and tons of primitive and drive-up campsites provide room for those who want to spend a night on the beach. It's not a major airport by any stretch. "I certainly don't have any objections that I can think of now," he said. Monday - Thursday. Enjoy the holidays in the Gulf Coast Capital with this month-long celebration. It is small but the major airlines and Southwest come here. Ennis Joslin at Nile The water was brown also. 22 The Kemp's ridley sea turtle is the most critically endangered sea turtle in the world, and thePadre Island National Seashoreis the most important Kemp's ridley nesting beach in the United States, in terms of the total number of nests located. CORPUS CHRISTI WINE FESTIVAL in HERITAGE PARK Could the cruise ship industry be coming to Port Aransas? 1152 Royal Caribbean Way (previously 1028 Harborside Dr.) Galveston, TX 77550. 14041 S. Padre Island Dr. The Art Museum of South Texas houses a permanent collection of more than 1,500 paintings, sculptures, prints, illustrations, ceramics and more within its striking facility that overlooks Corpus Christi Bay. 702 E. Port Ave. Save 5th Annual CC Wine Festival w/ Stoney LaRue, Triston Marez, & Mobley to your collection. Dump & Water Fill (non-registered campers) $10. Find it all at the Outlets just 18 minutes from Downtown. Prayer. CC Help Jenn "We are connected to the San Antonio, Austin, the Coastal Bend as well as South Texas tourism areas,"Hunter said. Port Aransas Mayor Charles Bujan said he was not aware of Hoskins' proposal, but said the town used to have the Texas Treasure gambling cruise that used to travel out of Port Aransas several years ago. 4843 County Road 69 BUC DAYS PARADE & CARNIVAL in DOWNTOWN CORPUS CHRISTI Step onto the Wetland Awareness Boardwalk for a breathtaking view of Corpus Christis coastal wetlands, then tour the Plumeria Garden & Willoughby Viewing Platform that is home to more than 100 fragrant tropical plumeria that are native to the Caribbean. Calling all birders to experience spring migration in the busiest flyway in the country. First, the flights to Corpus would likely be expensive. Why not just use Mobile, which is ready to go now. Corpus Christi, TX 78418 Started August 27, 2021, By I've had the best luck with live shrimp or live mullet on a weightless line and cut bait on the bottom. Zone Forecast Product for South Texas. CC Help Jenn We'll send you a weekly newsletter to your inbox. Barefoot Mardi Gras captures the great spirit of Island life and gives everyone in the family something wonderful to experience. Corpus Christi, TX 78401 We found it! I think it is always around to some extentgenerally it is more of a concern of you are at risk of have an open wound. Parking is free. Six rooms in the historic Heritage Park house are filled with artifacts, including historic maps, photos and art. Just know that there is a fee to do this! Corpus Christi, TX 78401 Prices start at $86 per night, and houses . Whether you're traveling with friends, family, or even pets, Vrbo vacation homes have the best amenities for hanging out with the people that matter most, including swimming pools and private pools. Corpus Christi,TX78411 RODEO CORPUS CHRISTI at AMERICAN BANK CENTER The port could open up a new doorway to the Western Caribbean including well-known cruise destinations in Mexico. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. Schlitterbahn Riverpark and Resort has something for everyone with over a mile of rivers that can be accessed by 16 beaches that are all interconnected. Corpus Christi, TX 78418 2466 North Oso Parkway Your browser is not supported for this experience.We recommend using Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. The local economy would enjoy the boost, and we Texans would love another cruise-port:D, I know Arkansas and Okalahoma would be happy, to see more out of Texas, Easy drive to get there. If youre looking for a place to picnic, Cole Park includes grills on-site. Over time, the place was transformed with a lot of hard work and patience into a family-friendly seafood restaurant. Corpus Christi, TX 78401 With a good mix of straightforward golf and demanding holes on the regulation course and the ability to practice your short game or a quick round on the executive course covers all the bases. Ingleside Round Up Days and Music Festival. Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Releases The Kemp's ridley sea turtle is the most critically endangered sea turtle in the world, and the Padre Island National Seashore is the most important Kemp's ridley nesting beach in the United States, in terms of the total number of nests located. Chang's China Bistro, LongHorn Steakhouse, Chili's Grill & Bar, and Grimaldi's Pizzeria, as well as a variety of choices in the La Palmera Cafs Food Court. The park offers free parking, rinse showers and a bath house for enjoying the perfect spot for camping, fishing, swimming or surfing. After visiting 2 other piers with no results we cast our lot at Bob Hall. 7.8/5 (594 reviews) "The staff was absolutely amazing. South and Central Texas has a HUGE population, which would be more accessible to Corpus. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas BREAKING: Buc Days carnival has been shut down for the night Friday. Storm Chaser & Himalaya - Temporarily Closed 2/20-2/22 for Inspection. I had also heard some time back, that the old naval station at Ingleside was being looked at also as a possible cruise ship port. Hoskins asked the port to form a task force to examine the cruise ship industry and see if a local terminal is possible. Now that that replacement is under construction, the time might be right to start trying to woo those companies to South Texas. Original Story: Buccaneer . I like how you can drive your vehicle on the beach and park then set up right by your car. Corpus Christi, TX 78401 Padre Balli Park is home to Bob Hall Pier which extends 1,240 feet into the Gulf of Mexico. We truly kicked Covid to the Curb! Corpus Christi TX 78401 Toys for playing on the beach (if desired). State Rep. Todd Hunter, who has long advocated for the cruise ship industry to make its way to South Texas, said that he was excited to hear the idea was being considered. If youre looking for somewhere close to downtown, look no farther than McGee Beach. Port Commissioner Wes Hoskins made the request Tuesday, expressing his belief that the port had a good opportunity to diversify its customer base by looking at the tourism industry.
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