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08/04/2023

Chapel on the Dunes is one of Port Aransas’ most iconic structures, but it’s also one of the easiest to miss.

07/27/2023

Padre Island National Seashore ranked #8 in the nation for best beaches with RV access.

RV Insight named Padre Island National Seashore one of the “8 Top Beaches with RV Access”

07/22/2023

No tiki bar? No problem.🍹
The Love Shack Tiki Hut brings the beach party to you.

Love Shack Tiki Hut rents out tiki huts in the Coastal Bend and more for a mobile beach party

07/06/2023

BIGGER & BETTER..
The H-E-B Splash Park opened this week at the Texas State Aquarium, just in time for the blazing Texas heat. Kids (and adults!) will love the new 350-gallon water dump.💦

Two new and improved attractions solidify the Texas State Aquarium as a top destination for Coastal Bend vacationers and locals alike.

06/29/2023

Walk through a marsh without getting your feet wet, check out exhibits on coastal animal and plant life at University of Texas Marine Science - Wetlands Education Center.

More than research goes on at the University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas.

06/22/2023

Downtown Corpus Christi is popping with color from photo-worthy murals -- including this one of Corpus Christi native Farrah Fawcett painted during Mural Fest 2023.

The downtown Marina Arts District is ground zero for street art in Corpus Christi as vibrant murals offer a punch of color and a kick to business.

06/19/2023

Is it barbecue, BBQ, bar-B-Q, or barbeque?🤔
No matter how you spell it, the Coastal Bend is home to some serious Texas-style barbecue eateries.

Some days, even in the seafood-centric Coastal Bend, nothing will do but Texas-style barbecue.

06/08/2023

Corpus Christi’s North Beach area has been a destination of choice for over a century. It’s close to downtown and home to two top attractions: the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay.

Corpus Christi’s North Beach area has been a destination of choice for over a century.

06/01/2023

Families with young children, beach-lovers who prefer gentle waves or anyone who just craves low-key coastal therapy, Rockport Beach could become your seaside nirvana.

Rockport Beach in Texas' Coastal Bend could become your seaside nirvana

05/25/2023

Snap up red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico.
The 2023 federal red snapper season will began June 1, both for charter and recreational fishing.

Cruise around the bay in a charter boat for the catch of the day - red snapper!

05/25/2023

Summertime, surfing, and s'mores..
Padre Balli Park is a beloved local beachside park known for surfing, fishing, and bonfires.

Padre Balli Park is known for its beaches, surfing, and shore fishing.

05/23/2023

Round up your inner ranch hand with a visit to the King Ranch.

Established in 1853, King Ranch gave birth to America’s ranching industry.

05/19/2023

DID YOU KNOW Padre Island National Seashore is the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the world? It is! 🐚

Padre Island National Seashore is more than a nice beach; it’s also the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the world.

05/12/2023

When planning a visit to the Coastal Bend, add Rockport Center for the Arts to your beach-bucket list of things to do.

05/05/2023

Have you been to a Corpus Christi Hooks game? No sport works harder to entertain its fans than minor league baseball! In Corpus Christi, it starts before the first pitch.

Watch a Corpus Christi Hooks game at Whataburger Field, and you’ll quickly learn that baseball is a game best experienced in person.

05/01/2023

The highly acclaimed "Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience" is coming to the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds, debuting June 8.

The highly acclaimed "Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience" is coming to Nueces County

04/27/2023

Buc Days returns to Corpus Christi’s bayfront on May 4, 2023. The 11-day run of fun and festivities includes two parades, an air show, a rodeo, live music, shopping, and all kinds of foods.😍

Buc Days, a much-anticipated Coastal Bend event, returns to Corpus Christi’s bayfront from May 4-14, 2023

04/19/2023

Wild horses no longer roam Mustang Island but plenty of other wild-life does.
Check out Mustang Island State Park. The unspoiled barrier island stretches 18 miles from Corpus Christi north to Port Aransas.

Head to the whitest, softest sand in the Coastal Bend

04/13/2023

One of the Coastal Bend’s most anticipated events, Texas SandFest is April 14-16 in Port Aransas. Sculptors turn beach sand into works of art.

One of the Coastal Bend’s most anticipated events, Texas SandFest is April 14-16, 2023, in Port Aransas.

04/13/2023

Hops, yeast and malt, oh boy! Go on a beer-venture in Corpus Christi. The sparkling city by the sea has no shortage of craft breweries.

Go on a beer-venture in Corpus Christi. The sparkling city by the sea has no shortage of craft breweries.

04/12/2023

Take your pick of aquatic fun at Hurricane Alley Waterpark. Float the lazy river or rev it up a bit on the Storm Chaser racing slide.

Take your pick of aquatic fun at Hurricane Alley Waterpark.

03/23/2022

Spend the day admiring art from across the state of Texas at the the Rockport Spring Art Fair, March 26-27.

Artists and gallery owners offer a broad selection of artistry for sale to visitors at the Rockport Spring Art Fair on March 26 and 27

03/17/2022

Reserve Space for Easter Camping at Labonte Park: April 15 - 17

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03/16/2022

Dress for a mess..🎨
This free painting party will likely be very colorful.. and guess what! It's only for ages 50 & older.😉

Dress for a mess on Saturday, March 19, at the Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department's painting party.

03/15/2022

At 60 years old, the Texas Jazz Festival claims to be the largest, longest-running free festival in the world. Check it out this weekend, March 18-19, in Heritage Park.

At 60 years old, the Texas Jazz Festival claims to be the largest, longest-running free festival in the world.

03/15/2022

Rising Eyes of Texas Features Collegiate Artists from Across the State

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03/03/2022

Aw, shucks..
It's time for Fulton Oysterfest March 3-6. The fun includes live music, a carnival, fireworks, a parade, vendors, and oysters out the w***o! 😋

For 43 years, the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department has hosted Oysterfest, a weekend of fun, food, and frolicking.

03/02/2022

The Corpus Christi Beach to Bay Relay Marathon is the largest relay marathon in the world. After a two-year break, the race resumes on May 21, Armed Forces Day.

The Beach to Bay Relay Marathon is May 21 in Corpus Christi

02/23/2022

Your Coastal Bend Ticket: Wear Beads, Not Shoes to Barefoot Mardi Gras Parade - Feb. 26!

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02/18/2022

Aransas Pass will let the good times roll as it celebrates the inaugural Pardi Gras tomorrow, Saturday, Feb. 19.

Aransas Pass will let the good times roll as it celebrates the inaugural Pardi Gras from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19.

02/15/2022

Art Museum of South Texas Presents Free Community Night - Feb. 17

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02/09/2022

Take the Polar Plunge February 19th to Support the Special Olympics

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02/08/2022

Shop All Day at Port A Garage Sale and around Town

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02/04/2022

Corpus Christi ArtWalk has gone hybrid for this First Friday of the month on Feb. 4. Here is what that means.

Because of a major cold snap that is expected to continue through the weekend, the Corpus Christi ArtWalk has gone hybrid Feb. 4.

02/03/2022

AMST Presents Texas Artists: Women of Abstraction Feb. 4 - May 8

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02/02/2022

Bountiful Bowl Pottery Fair at Rockport-Fulton High School - Feb. 5

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01/27/2022

Rockport Center for the Arts' Artist-in-Residence for the month, William Tersteeg, kicks off Rockport Clay Expo.

“The Lighthouse — Safe Passage in a Turbulent Sea” will be featured at the Rockport Center for the Arts when it reopens Feb. 4.

01/20/2022

First New Sculpture for Rockport Center for the Arts

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01/19/2022

The Art Museum of South Texas has got it going on😍..
The Corpus Christi museum hosts a special, free event each THIRD THURSDAY that includes local vendors, live music, and activities.

Third Thursdays at Art Museum of South Texas features live music, local vendors, art activities

01/14/2022

Open to the public (and free!), Corpus Christi's Safe Fun-Fit at the Bayfront program gets people outside and moving.

Register for a class or walk/jog/bike the 1.5-mile trail during a Safe Fun-Fit at the Bayfront session in Corpus Christi