CORPUS CHRISTI
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND of Corpus Christi ’ s beautiful beaches . Popular beaches include : Mustang Island State Park , complete with gorgeous views and amazing camping ; Padre Island Seawall Beach , great for a jog and people watching ; Whitecap Beach , pristine and untouched , is the perfect beach for peace and quiet ; and McGee Beach , which has free parking , calm waters , and jetty fishing , perfect for the kids !
If you are still hungry after your island adventure , Corpus Christi is also home to the original What-A-Burger with its iconic orange and white striped A-frame . Want to extend your stay ? The Schlitterbahn Riverpark & Resort is an option that keeps all the fun in the same place and offers an infinity lazy river !
For more information to make your stay worthwhile , visit visitcorpuschristitx . org .
South Padre Island With the longest drive at six and half hours , it ’ s best to plan your South Padre Island trip to include an overnight stay . For an authentic island experience , pack your tent and check out one of the great campgrounds on the island for a night under the stars and let the waves lull you to sleep . If you are looking for your lodging and thrills in one convenient location , a stay at the Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Resort is an option . Attractions include waterslides , a surfing simulator , a tidal wave river , and a swim-up bar .
South Padre is the perfect place to brush up on your sandcastle building skills as the home to the largest , free standing , outdoor sandcastle in the United States . The best part is that the sandcastle lesson instructor will come to whatever beach is closest to your hotel and will provided all the gear needed . To book a lesson , visit their Facebook page at facebook . com / sandcastlelessons /.
For fresh drinks and food in the sun , visit Clayton ’ s Beach Bar , the largest beach bar in Texas ! The bar hosts the biggest concerts on the island and has a huge beach deck , perfect for lounging and working on your tan ! For an eventful nightcap on your trip , Clayton ’ s has Fireworks on the Beach every Friday and Saturday starting at 9:15 p . m .
For more information about South Padre and all it has to offer , visit sopadre . com . i
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