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Have a romantic dinner at what could be the nicest restaurant in Corpus Christi. Your significant other will feel like royalty when you take them out to the Republic of Texas Bar & Grill on your next date. Be sure to sample from their award winning wine list.

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.

Grab your sails and suit up for the Portland Chamber of Commerce Windfest, a family festival with endless fun held near the Portland Skate Park and getting bigger and better every year. Come out and enjoy their 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, BoardHouse Skateboard Show, Racing Pigs, Swimming Pigs and a Tug-of-War Challenge, sure to keep you sitting at the edge of your seat. Windfest will blow you away with fun over classic favorites like Noah’s Way Exotic Petting Zoo, Antique Tractor Show, Mechanical Bull Ride, Pony Rides, Youth Golf Tournament, Baby Photo Contest, Horseshoe Tournaments, Chili, Rib, Brisket, and Kid’s Pizza Cook-off, the All Dog Costume Parade, Arts and Crafts, Food Booths, Parade and Carnival! Dive into fun and great food as you make you way around Windfest in Portland, just over the bridge.

Spares are good and strikes are better at Bowlero Corpus Christi. Get your bowling shoes ready and head to the bowling alley. Arcade games, a fully loaded concession, loud music and bright lights are included in your recreational bowling experience.