Get ready to experience a restaurant that offers a wide selection of seafood, steaks, and comfort food with live music every night at Blackbeard's on the Beach. Whether you're in the mood for Baja Tacos, seared tuna, a juicy steak, a burger, or loaded nachos, they've got you covered. And if you're a bourbon drinker, you're in luck, they recently added some top-notch bourbons to their drink menu. You can even sit at the bar and check out their crazy collection of stuff, from pirates to rock 'n roll. Blackbeard's is a favorite spot for those who seek a one-of-a-kind restaurant. Locals and tourists have been returning for over 25 years, with generations of families experiencing the fun-filled atmosphere and excellent food.
Watch the winds take the sails at the weekly Corpus Christi Marina's 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.
Leave South Texas behind and enter the Irish land of Cassidy’s Irish Pub, where the dimly lit atmosphere, dark wooden walls, and brass wall hangings give the feel of 100% Irish authenticity. Cassidy's provides a good selection of spirits and beer with Guinness on draft, so ask the bartender to pull one out of the tap with a white, foamy top. While you're relishing your delicious drink, relax and enjoy the local and regional live music offered every week.
Return to the past as you step aboard the USS Lexington Museum, where you'll experience the World War II aircraft carrier that symbolizes the perseverance and determination of sailors, pilots, and military personnel who fought for freedom during the war. The floating museum features self-guided tours through the ship's maze of tunnels and ladders. Five self-guided tours cover 100,000 square feet and 11 decks. Sections of the ship that are open to the public include the hangar deck, engine room and sick bay, gallery deck, flight deck, navigation bridge, pilot house, and a chart house.