Sunset Bay Travel Guide
Corpus Christi
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 waterfront.

North Padre Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Padre Island Beach during your trip to Corpus Christi?

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.

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 Sunset Bay

Hotel Lydia
Very nicely put together and decorated, clean and it was very nice to have the breakfast and coffee in the room. I did not like that the view was only parking lot, or street view
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

The Island Hotel Near Beach Port Aransas
Cute little beach motel. The staff was friendly and the room was what we expected for beachy place. Convenient location. No complaints!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Corpus Christi Beachfront
I was a little disappointed because the description said that it was on the beach, but it was really on the bay. The sand was horrible. It had very sharp pieces of shell and they did not provide chairs or awnings. They had to be rented. Also, while my husband was getting ready to take a shower, the ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Plantation Suites & Conference Center
Great stay
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Seashell Village Resort near the beach with kitchens
Double check which room you select. I was under the impression that my room would have a kitchenette. Plus there was a musty smell in my room.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Ocean's Edge Hotel, Port Aransas,TX
Clean and staff was lovely!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sunset Bay

City-by-the Sea
While there might not be top attractions in City-by-the Sea, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Conn Brown Harbor and Rialto Theater.

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.

Harbor Oaks
Harbor Oaks might not have many top sights, but Matagorda Island and Fulton Mansion are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Key Allegro
If you're spending some time in Key Allegro, Matagorda Island and Kenedy Ranch Museum are top sights worth seeing.

