Outdoors
in Corpus Christi, TX

(361) 288-2656

Launch at Bluff's Landing Marina & Lodge to fish the waters of Baffin Bay, Land Cut and the Laguna Madre. The area is teeming with fish, meaning there will be plenty of fishermen around to give you a few pointers.

(361) 826-2489

Enjoy the great outdoors along the Corpus Christi bayfront at the 43-acre Cole Park. Walk, jog, bike or fish off the pier. The Kids Place is an outdoor play gym with plenty of swings, slides and climbing areas. It's a great attraction for a laid-back day with the family.

(361) 826-3980

Watch the winds take the sails at the weekly Corpus Christi Marina's Wednesday Night Sailboat Races. Spectators who show up early can volunteer to join a crew for those captains who are willing. Or you can always sit and watch the races while cheering on your favorite team.

(361) 949-4944

Giddy up! Ride down the beach like a bona fide Texas cowboy. Stop at Horses On The Beach to start your pony ride. Choose from sunset rides or daytime excursions, depending on whether you're in the mood for romance or a ride with friends and family.

(800) 766-2322

Life's a beach, so make sure to play in the sand at JP Luby Surf Park. The area is a hot spot for beach-goers, whether you're looking to spend time outdoors, surf, swim, fish, or snorkel near the jetties, JP Luby is the place to be. Remember to apply sunscreen!

(361) 547-2635

Spend a day outdoors at Lake Corpus Christi State Park located in Mathis, Texas. Have some fun in the sun while splashing around the lake, fishing, water skiing, boating, camping, hiking - explore the park to your heart's content. Be sure to bring sunscreen and plenty to drink, the Texas sun is a hot one!

(361) 949-8068

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.

(361) 852-2100

Nestled along Oso Creek, South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center showcases colorful and unusual plants, including cactus, hibiscus, roses, plumeria and orchids. 

Did you know that the plumeria garden contains more than 100 plants and the Orchid House over 2,000 orchids? Explore the Arid Garden, Water Garden, Sensory Garden, Butterfly Garden, Hummingbird Garden and the shaded Bird & Butterfly Trail.

Take the opportunity to mingle with fluttering butterflies, who will often stop and rest on an available arm or shoulder. Be adventurous and hike the nature trail through 30 acres of native brush to see native plants, deer, javelina, and coyotes.