This is where locals and visitors come together to create a synergy that is casual, comfortable and completely Corpus Christi. From weekly and monthly events to Annual block parties and a Dia de los Muertos Festival that has been ranked in the Top 10 in the United States, it’s all ways entertaining and all ways happening. Let Downtown Corpus Christi be your year-round playground for fun, sun and something original.
You don't have to fight traffic or worry about parking when you live downtown. You're already in the middle of it all. Take in a play at the Harbor Playhouse, a Hooks game at Whataburger Field or an IceRays Hockey game at the American Bank Center. Plus, comedy shows, live music and entertainment fill the various venues throughout the area.
Find a diverse variety of dining options at every turn when you are in downtown Corpus Christi. Experience the South Texas food culture or travel the world when you dine downtown. The options are endless!
Local or visitor, either way you can always play tourist when you're in Downtown Corpus Christi. Find easy access to some of Corpus Christi's most popular attractions like USS LEXINGTON, Texas State Aquarium and Hurricane Alley Waterpark.
Downtown has some of the city's largest and most frequented parks all playing host to festivals and events throughout the year. On the northern end, Heritage Park is a collection of historic Corpus Christi homes all brought together to create a nostalgic snapshot of our city's past. The perfect setting for the Annual Texas Jazz Festival.
Don't feel liking packing up and heading to the island? Get a quick beach fix without leaving Downtown. McGee Beach on the south end features chair and umbrella rentals and life guard services during the peak summer season. North Beach is home to the USS LEXINGTON and Texas State Aquarium as well as restaurants, bars and souvenir shops.
Sailing, paddle boarding, shopping, fresh seafood – Downtown is the perfect backdrop for fun in the sun. Find waterfront restaurants, fresh shrimp right off the boat and the occasional local casting a line into the bay.