The Texas State Aquarium is a major tourist attraction on the Gulf Coast receiving more than 500,000 visitors per year and is a leading educational and rehabilitation center that primarily focuses on species from the Gulf of Mexico. Exhibits explore both creatures of the gulf and the natural habitat that supports them. Some of the sections of the Texas State Aquarium include: Amazon, Dolphin Bay, Eagle Pass, Floating Phantoms, in addition to touch tanks, up-close encounters with alligators and a super-sized children's play park.
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.
Nestled within the rolling knolls and cool breezes of the city's Southside, the Corpus Christi Country Club looks out over emerald fairways and clear blue skies where you will find a vibrant Private Membership community where city leaders, organizations and families meet to socialize, network, relax and play magnificent golf on the 156-acre parcel of land where the Robert Trent 18-hole course makes its home. Quite simply, the golf program and course at the CCCC is the best in South Texas. Their commitment to members and guests is to provide the highest level of service and professionalism possible, having been honored every year with "Best of the Best" golf course in Corpus Christi. Whether you are a scratch golfer or carry a high handicap, you will enjoy your time out on the links at the Corpus Christi Country Club.