Corpus Christi, TX

Take me out to the ball game! Check out the major sports action at a Corpus Christi Hooks game. The Hooks are a minor-league, Double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros. Beer, hot dogs, popcorn, soda, candy, Whataburgers - you won't be disappointed with the concession at Whataburger Field. Learn more...

Address: 734 E Port Ave., Corpus Christi TX 78401 - MAP
Phone: (361) 561-4665
Web: www.minorleaguebaseball.com

Support the athletic teams of Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi and watch one of The Islanders sports teams dominate the competition. Get your tickets to a basketball, volleyball, baseball, or softball game and experience some of the best sports action in the Coastal Bend.

Address: 6300 Ocean Drive Unit 5719, Corpus Christi, TX 78412 - MAP
Phone: (361) 825-2255
Web: www.goislanders.com

Head to Port Aransas to experience the calming thrill of birdwatching. The Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail offers the best opportunity to view the beautiful birds of the area. Be sure to bring binoculars and comfy shoes for your walk down this recreational trail.

Address: 1399 Ross Ave., Port Aransas TX 78373 - MAP
Phone: (361) 749-5919

Take a hike down the recreation trail at Hans Suter Wildlife Park. The Refuge has a pier, a bike and hiking trail and beautiful views of the gulf. Make a day of it, because the park also includes grills and picnic tables for a leisurely afternoon.

Address: Ennis Joslin Road and Nile Drive, Corpus Christi TX 78412 - MAP

Spend a day at the Lake Corpus Christi Park. The fresh air and scenic lake offer endless possibilities for recreation activities like camping, hiking, water skiing, fishing, boating, birdwatching and more. Located just southwest of Mathis.

Phone: (361) 547-2635

Surf, kiteboard, jet ski, snorkel, skimboard, swim or sunbathe - whatever your favorite beach recreation is, do it at JP Luby Surf Park. The area is one of the most popular on the beach and you're sure to have a good time, crowd or no crowd.

Address: South Padre Island Dr and Hwy 361, Corpus Christi TX 78418 - MAP

Copeland's Dive Center is the place to go for scuba instruction. Develop your skills and join the company on one of their dives in local waters, off shore and beyond.You can get extra training and tips if you've never scuba dived before. Or if you're a pro, you'll be in good company as well.

Address: 4041 South Padre Island Dr., Corpus Christi TX 78411 - MAP
Phone: (361) 854-1135

Wind & Wave Watersports is the place to stop and rent a surfboard or kayak to make your trip to the beach the best one yet. The best brands in the business and friendly service are just a couple of the perks of this local surf shop.

Address: 10721 South Padre Island Dr., Corpus Christi TX 78418 - MAP
Phone: (361) 937-9283

If a salt water swim isn't your thing, head to the Corpus Christi Natatorium. The recreation complex is equipped with two pools, ready for you to dive into. It's the perfect antidote to rainy weather, or a terrific alternative if you don't feel like slathering on sunscreen.

Address: 3202 Cabaniss Rd., Corpus Christi TX 78415 - MAP
Phone: (361) 878-2337

Visit the Corpus Christi Marina to see the Wednesday Night Sailboat Races. Get there early enough and you just might get to set sail with one of the crews. The atmosphere is fun and lively and you'll never know whose boat you might just get the chance to check out.

Address: 400A N Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 78401 - MAP
Phone: (361) 826-3980
Web: www.ccmorf.org

Horses On The Beach provides visitors a chance to feel like a cowboy riding on the beach. Bring your hat, leave the spurs and be ready to experience a jaunt down the beach like none other.

Address: 16562 South Padre Island Dr. & Park Road 22, Corpus Christi TX 78418 - MAP
Phone: (361) 949-4944

Corpus Christi takes its football seriously. See what all the fuss is about at one of the local high school football games. You'll find plenty of sports action and team spirit at area schools like Flour Bluff, Carroll, King, Gregory Portland and Calallen.

Web: www.kztv10.com

Quench your need for speed at the Corpus Christi Motor Speedway. The intense, quarter mile stock car races will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Address: 241 Flato Road, Corpus Christi TX 78405 - MAP
Phone: (361) 289-8847

Be a part of a Corpus Christi tradition by running in the Beach to Bay Relay Marathon. This sporting event is the largest relay marathon in the nation and it's waiting for you to sign up today! Plenty of teams from across the country compete seriously, and there are also plenty of teams that just do it for the fun of it.

Web: www.beachtobayrelay.com

The Padre Island National Seashore is a place where you can do just about anything - fishing, swimming, camping, throwing a football or frisbee, or taking your 4x4 to the limit. Whatever recreational activity suits your fancy, spend a day at the beach. Who knows, maybe it's just some sunshine that you're craving. Learn more...

Address: 20420 Park Road 22, Corpus Christi, Texas 78418 - MAP
Phone: (361) 949-8068
Web: www.nps.gov

Spend a day fishing on Bob Hall Pier. The pier extends half a mile into the Gulf of Mexico, offering the possibility of catching some big fish and maybe a sunburn if you forget the sunscreen.

Address: 15820 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi TX 78418 - MAP
Phone: (361) 949-8558
Web: www.bobhallpier.net

Spares are good and strikes are better at AMF Saratoga Lanes. 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.

Address: 6116 Ayers St., Corpus Christi TX 78415 - MAP
Phone: (361) 9857-2695

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.

Web: www.bluffslanding.com

Build your tennis skills at the H-E-B Tennis Center. The recreation facility hosts programs for children and adults who want to brush up on their game. You'll leave feeling like the next Andre Agassi or Anna Kournikova.

Address: 1520 Shely St., Corpus Christi TX 78404 - MAP
Phone: (361) 882-6013
Web: www.premiertennisacademy.com

Aim for a hole-in-one at Treasure Island Golf & Games. The miniature golf location offers 18 holes of pirate-themed recreational fun, bumper boats, ice cream and lots more. Make an afternoon of it after a long day at the beach, or take a break from the midday sun.

Address: 14041 S Padre Island Dr., Corpus Christi TX 78418 - MAP
Phone: (361) 949-1769
Web: www.onpadreisland.com