Shopping, Dining and Lodging
While the map of Corpus Christi is dotted with individual stores and great shopping centers, its main shopping district lies along South Padre Island Drive. It is here that patrons can find the city’s two major malls, La Palmera Mall and Sunrise Mall; the Corpus Christi Trade Center, home to an indoor Flea Market (open Friday-Sunday); and a number of additional specialty shops and eclectic restaurants.
Located along Alameda at Robert is the popular Antique Row, a line of charming antique shops perfect for those in search of unique collector’s pieces, gifts and specialty items.
Adding to the mix is Corpus Christi’s downtown center, which is home to Water Street Market, an exceptional site for vibrant entertainment and shopping — not to mention great dining with the Water Street Restaurants, which features such popular eateries as Agua Java and the Water Street Seafood Co. & Water Street Oyster Bar.
A day of shopping can certainly work up an appetite. No worries, as the greater Corpus Christi area is home to a substantial selection of dining establishments sure to please even the pickiest palate. Choose from casual diners to fine dining restaurants offering beautiful views of the bay. With its location on the water, it’s no wonder that fresh seafood is a favorite here. Not a seafood fan? That’s alright — the city is teeming with all sorts of foods, from classic American cuisine to Italian, Mexican, Chinese and more.
Dining
Most visitors are delighted to find the wide variety of dining options that Corpus Christi has to offer. Whether it is seafood by the bay or a burger in a small diner, the Sparkling City by the Bay has a restaurant for any appetite.
Chain restaurants such as Chili's, Friday's, Outback, Macaroni Grill, On the Border, Carino's, Rudy's, Olive Garden and more are almost all located on South Padre Island Drive — locally known as S.P.I.D. — and often referred to as Restaurant Row.
Downtown Corpus Christi offers some exciting choices as well. The Republic of Texas, at the top of the Omni, is the only AAA 4-Diamond restaurant in the city; views from the restaurant are spectacular. Water Street Market hosts a group of family-friendly restaurants all owned by a local restaurateur, with menus featuring everything from oysters and seafood to authentic Italian cuisine.
Lodging
As a significant tourist destination, Corpus Christi is bursting with an assortment of lodging choices, providing the best in southern Texas hospitality. Four-star resorts, hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and rental units line the streets and beaches, with most in close proximity to restaurants, retail shops and the area’s prime attractions. For those who like to sleep under the stars, the region offers several RV parks and campgrounds. While amenities vary from place to place, each establishment is dedicated to ensuring your stay in Corpus Christi is just like home.
 |
 |
|---|---|
- Introduction
- Welcome From President Killebrew
- Welcome From Vice President Chenaux
- University Center and Student Activities
- University Counseling Center
- Disability Services
- Career Services
- Judicial Affairs
- Housing
- Women's Center
- Recreational Sports
- University Health Center
- Athletics
- Student Government Association
- University Services
- Academic Life
- Welcome to Corpus Christi
- History of Corpus Christi
- Area Community Profiles
- Location and Transportation
- Attractions and Entertainment
- Recreation
- Shopping, Dining and Lodging
- Community Living
- Education
- Business
- Healthcare
- Worship
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Website
- Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Participating Advertisers
