Corpus Christi Texas Hotels

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Protected by barrier island Padre Island, Corpus Christi has developed from its founding in 1839 as a trading post into the sixth largest U.S. port in total tonnage. Known for its sparkling bay waters, visitors come here for some of the state's best beaches where many Corpus Christi, Texas hotels are located.

If you have chosen to fly into Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP), perhaps one of the nearby Corpus Christi, TX hotels would be convenient.  Once settled, you might find that the Corpus Christi Municipal Marina is the perfect spot to begin your exploration of the area. The Marina sponsors annual events such as the Illuminated Boat Parade in December and the Texas International Boat Show. You can see all kinds of beautiful boats docked here. The USS Lexington, a WWII aircraft carrier, is docked in the Bay and you can explore its ladders and deck and experience simulated action with its Flight Simulator and Virtual Battle Station.

Next, it’s on to the Texas State Aquarium to see Pacific sea nettles, sharks, stingrays, bottlenose dolphins and more. Perhaps the South Texas Botanical Gardens are of interest to you, with 180 acres of beautifully designed exhibits such as its Orchid House, Plumeria Garden and Butterly House. These Gardens border the King Ranch and is an excellent site for seeing shore and woodland birds along the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail. A unique opportunity at Dolphin Connection Texas allows visitors to “get dolphinized” with close-up experiences with dolphins in their natural habitat.

Padre Island National Seashore Park is the largest undeveloped barrier island in the continental U.S. Visitors can experience this natural wonderland by boating, fishing, windsurfing and relaxing. Birdwatchers are in heaven and everybody looks forward to the seasonal Sea Turtle hatchling releases. Mustang Island State Park provides visitors a more primitive experience on its 5 mile beach. Enjoy camping, hiking and mountain biking in this rustic, complicated ecosystem.

Watch for major concerts and events at the American Bank Center arena; its Selena Auditorium is host to performances by the Corpus Christi Ballet, Broadway plays and other shows. Many visitors choose from this area’s variety of hotels, some luxury and others discount, for their convenient location to these venues. Continuing with fine art experiences, the Museum of Science and History has a collection of Texas’ artifacts on exhibit while the Texas Maritime Museum displays exhibits focused on settlement of maritime communities and Gulf coast oil and gas exploration.

Fishing, hunting, surfing, sailing, tennis and golf – Corpus Christi has all the pieces to the perfect vacation. It’s not too early to begin searching our many hotels in order to receive the best price – why not consider a romantic beach vacation with your special someone? Let OneTravelSource help put the puzzle together with you