Best Western Padre Island

The Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History invites you to explore the natural history exhibits and a collection of artifacts that tell the history of the New World as it unfolded on the Gulf Coast. Check out the unique life-sized replicas of the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria ships. The vessels were a gift from Spain to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' voyage to the New World. They were constructed from authentic 15th-century materials, including wood from the same forest as Columbus' ships and hand-forged nails. Other exhibits include an interactive shipwreck display, artifacts related to French explorer Robert Cavelier, the Children's Wharf, Native American crafts, and bird and reptile eggs that chronicle the history and culture of South Texas.

Aero Copters invites you to experience an exhilarating ride, where the pilot will take you on a high-flying adventure over the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, beaches, and the serene coastline of Corpus Christi. Enjoy the Port A Strip, where you can experience Mustang Beach, the ferry boats crossing the channel, beautiful boats in the marina, Turtle Cove, and Salt Island. Check out the Ransom Rum, where you'll see Dagger, Steadman, Ransom Islands, and the handsome Redfish Bay. If you want to fly at night, choose the Lexington Night, where you will enjoy the dazzling nighttime tour, where you will see the Corpus Christi skyline as you cruise along and see the harbor bridge and USS Lexington lit up spectacularly.