Cotten's BBQ

Padre Island National Seashore, the longest undeveloped stretch of barrier island in the world, has more than 133,000 acres of protected, natural beaches, white sand dunes, thriving grassland, saltwater marshes and a host of untouched wildlife. The 113-mile island is the perfect place for saltwater fishing, beachcombing, camping, hiking, boating, off-road adventures, and more. Stop by the Malaquite Beach Visitor Center for information, maps, fishing licenses, or a picnic. Experience the island in its natural state with primitive camping, which is allowed in any spot along the entire length of the beach. Year-round inhabitants include coyotes, white-tail deer, peregrine falcons, kangaroo rats, and jackrabbits.

Every great love deserves a symphony soundtrack. Let your love grow to the sweet strains of the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra. The ensemble often rolls out unique and unusual performances, like a collection of classics as a live soundtrack to Warner Brothers cartoons. Your romantic date is sure to have the perfect soundtrack after a night with the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra.

Get to shuckin' at the Fulton Oysterfest. The festival features carnival rides, games, food, an oyster eating contest, live music and lots more on the beautiful Rockport-Fulton bayfront.