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Make a splash at Hurricane Alley, the Coastal Bend's largest and newest waterpark, which features exciting attractions and plenty of water so you can cool off under the Texas sun. Experience the rush of the 6-story Cat 5 water slide, race down the Storm Chaser speed slide, battle the waves of the Storm Surge or get carried away in the Gulf Stream lazy river. There are also designated areas where pint-sized visitors can have fun made just for them. There are also swim-up bars where adults can enjoy a drink without leaving the water.

Join Nature Trails Kayaking on their morning tours, as the wind is calmer and builds as the day heats up. Paddling against the wind is similar to riding a bike uphill, so getting out on the water when it's less windy is the goal. They offer 2-hour Kayak Eco Tours through the wetlands along the coast near Corpus Christi and Port Aransas. They also offer a 1-hour kayak lesson or you can rent a kayak to take out on your own near Headquarters on North Beach. The trained professional guides are knowledgeable about kayaking and dedicated to ensuring guests have a safe and enjoyable experience.

Experience what is perhaps the most curious, peculiar, yet extraordinarily fantastic festive moment ever imagined, Día de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead Street Festival, celebrating the lives we knew and miss and yet joyfully inviting all to pay respects to those who passed on and celebrate the life that makes and solidifies our cherished memories. You’ll find Día de Los Muertos themed artworks, Wall and Altars of Remembrance, craft items, jewelry, fun children’s activities, challenging games, and plenty of food as the festival takes over several blocks of Downtown. This rich Mexican tradition has multiple stages of live entertainment, traditional Mexican cultural performances, and local bands.

Welcome aboard the Dolphin Connection Ingleside, where you will see bottlenose dolphins swimming in the wild. Throughout the tour, pods of inquisitive bottlenose dolphins appear giving everyone a chance to capture beautiful moments. Explore three exciting tours that offer a unique opportunity to watch dolphins eat their meals, swim around, and watch as they defy gravity by jumping in the bow of the big tankers.