Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi

Commemorate the legendary Tejano star, Selena Quintanilla, as you walk through the Selena Museum, where you can view her many accomplishments that have been put on display so that her loving and adoring fans from around the world can feel closer to the singer who left us too soon. As you stroll through the museum, you'll see her music memorabilia, performance outfits, a collection of pictures, awards, and even her iconic red 1986 Porsche. If you want more Selena, visit her statue by the water or pay your respects at her gravesite.

Did you know that the Selena Auditorium in the Coastal Bend area is named after the legendary Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez? This auditorium has over 2,500 seats and an excellent acoustical rating, making it one of the most popular entertainment venues in the area. It's part of the American Bank Center, which is managed by Oak View Group and is home to the Islanders and IceRays. This premier entertainment facility can host private meetings, conventions, live performances, and sporting events. If you're looking for a versatile event space in the downtown district, the American Bank Center | Selena Auditorium is the perfect choice.

Padre Island National Seashore, the longest undeveloped stretch of a barrier island in the world, has more than 133,000 acres of protected, natural beaches, white dunes, thriving grassland, saltwater marshes, and a host of untouched wildlife. 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.