City-by-the Sea Travel Guide
Corpus Christi
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Popular places to visit
Port Aransas Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Port Aransas Beach during your travels in Port Aransas? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Whitecap Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Whitecap Beach during your trip to Corpus Christi? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.
North Padre Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Padre Island Beach during your trip to Corpus Christi?
Texas State Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Texas State Aquarium during your travels in Corpus Christi. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
USS Lexington Museum on the Bay
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in USS Lexington Museum on the Bay during your travels in Corpus Christi. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Mustang Island State Park
You can take time to visit Mustang Island State Park during your travels to Corpus Christi. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Corpus Christi: The Art Museum of South Texas Entry Ticket
Corpus Christi: Guided Ghost Tour
Top hotels in City-by-the Sea
Hotel Lydia
Clean room's! Friendly staff
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Seaside Boutique Hotel
The staff was friendly and did try to help initially—they moved us from our first room, which was dirty, into a king suite. Unfortunately, the second room still had roaches. We only stayed because it was after 12:40 AM and there were no reasonable alternatives at that hour. While I appreciate that ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Plantation Suites & Conference Center
Clean rooms, great service checking in, enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Ocean's Edge Hotel, Port Aransas,TX
Clean, close proximity to beach, great breakfast
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Seashell Village Resort near the beach with kitchens
Clean, pet friendly, and staff was helpful.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Best Western Port Aransas
Angelica at check in was super kind and helpful. The room was clean with great AC
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around City-by-the Sea
Bahia Bay
While there might not be top attractions in Bahia Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Conn Brown Harbor and The Gallery of Rockport.
Palm Harbor
When in Palm Harbor, you can plan a visit to Rockport Beach Park and Rockport Center for the Arts, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Heritage District
While visiting Heritage District, you might make a stop by sights like Rockport Center for the Arts and The Gallery of Rockport.
Key Allegro
If you're spending some time in Key Allegro, Matagorda Island and Kenedy Ranch Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Harbor Oaks
Harbor Oaks might not have many top sights, but Fulton Mansion and Matagorda Island are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Harbor District
If you're spending some time in Harbor District, Roberts Point Park and Fisherman's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.
