If you plan on visiting Corpus Christi during spring break, there’s tons of fun things to do in the city to stay busy.
Here are four of the Caller-Times favorite things to do in the Sparkling City by the Sea:
Appreciate history and art
Trevor Arnold and Brittany Arnold take a selfie at the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center in Corpus Christi on July 25, 2025.
There are plenty of museums in Corpus Christi to check out, with all being in the same area of downtown Corpus Christi and North Beach.
Learn about the history of Corpus Christi at the Museum of Science and History, appreciate one-of-a-kind art pieces at the Art Museum of South Texas, brush up on different Hispanic countries at the Instituto de Cultura Hispánica, wonder around a World War II-vintage Essex Class aircraft carrier at the USS Lexington Museum or discover various artifacts at the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures.
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Explore aquatic life
A child walks by the H-E-B Caribbean Sea exhibit as a sandbar shark swims behind them at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi on Feb. 22, 2025.
Head to the Texas State Aquarium to watch dolphins do flips, touch stingrays and take photos with jellyfish.
Plus, cool off from the warm Coastal Bend weather at the aquarium’s H-E-B Splash Park. Admittance to the water exhibit is free with entrance to the aquarium.
Hit the beach
In this 2024 file photo, beachgoers enjoy spring break near mile marker 34 in Port Aransas.
If you’re visiting Corpus Christi, we know you’ll be checking out some of our local beaches to soak up the sun (we have 11).
Keep in mind these guidelines while at our sandy shores:
No glass containers allowed on the beach.
As long as you are of legal drinking age, alcohol consumption is allowed.
The speed limit on the beach is 15 mph and all traffic laws apply, including driving while intoxicated.
To park on the beach, you must have a parking permit.
Dogs are not allowed on the beach from Access Road 3 to Zahn Road on the north side of the Packery Channel.
Wood pallets cannot be used to build a fire, and fire pits must be no larger than 3 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet.
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Rock out
Attendees sing to the music of Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo during a Swift & Sour Dance Party at Brewster Street in downtown Corpus Christi on Sept. 9, 2022.
There are plenty of concerts to check out in Corpus Christi during spring break at House of Rock and Brewster Street Icehouse Downtown.
House of Rock will have a Lamb of God and a Pantera tribute band tear up the stage on at 7 p.m. on March 13. At Brewster Street, jam out with country artist Wade Bowen at 8 p.m. the next day.
John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Have a story idea? Contact him at john.oliva@caller.com.
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