Busy but not tourist busy like Port A is, we always enjoy our time here. Get yourself a park pass,…read morewhile you're at it. Camping is pretty good here, bathrooms are newer since hurricane Harvey, camping is mainly on concrete slab, but some grass for tents are there too. Just make sure you research how to properly tie down your tent in high wind settings, you'll need that info!

We walked the beach front and the jettis along the park on a beautiful day, 71 degrees and mostly…read moresunny. It is a very nice park to explore the beach and Gulf. If you're looking for a lot of shell's, this isn't the park however they do have some shells. We didn't see any wildlife today (dolphins, turtles). If you like long walks on a beach, check this one out.

TLDR: Very family-friendly beach with super shallow and calm water plus a playground. $10 daily…read morefee, $40 per year. This beach is perfect for kids, especially toddlers. The water is super shallow (saw people going super far and it was still only up to their knees) and very calm. The sand in the water is also soft and free of rocks (my kids took off their water shoes). The water was warm (end of July) and pretty clean (not clear). It was really clean on the first day we visited and two days later, some seaweed floated in. Ocean conditions change obviously but it was never unpleasant. There's a playground on the beach although we didn't actually go to check it out. $10 daily fee ($40 per year so if you're here for a week or something, consider upgrading to save). It gets crowded on weekends (naturally) so arrive early to secure a parking spot (before 10am is usually a good call). They have indoor bathrooms and showers. Loved this beach! Perfect for a calm beach experience. If you're looking for waves, go to Port Aransas.

This beach is about 2 1/2 hours from my house, is the only place we go at the coast. There's a $10…read moreper car fee or if you frequent you can buy a season pass. Have clean restrooms available, an area for shower and rinsing off. Nice parking, not far to walk to the sand. We love the beach, highly recommend!!

The Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve has been a place of refuge for me over the years. A place I come to…read morepause, quiet the mind, and reflect. Why? Well, just look at some of the pictures, and you'll get the idea. It is the best and most well kept public nature spot in Corpus Christi, for sure. If you do not know, Oso Bay is where Oso Creek eventually spills out into the bay. It is a really great representation of the ecological beauty and complexity of the area. I can see why so many families and friends frequently come here in groups. In short, it is "Not Your Typical Park". If you are visiting Corpus, for whatever reason, I highly recommend going out of your way to visit this not so hidden treasure!

We stopped by here to check things out. It's free, not much to complain about that! The visitor's…read morecenter was closed but we chose to walk the trails anyway. I'm not sure if the last hurricane dried up these wetlands but things were very dry as of April 2022 and it wasn't much of a wetland at all. They have some really nice park features in the front. Trails are good but are not well marked as indicated by other reviewers but it's not difficult to figure out. There is little shade and the trees seem to really hold in the humidity so bring lots to drink, sunscreen, and maybe frequent in the am or when it's cooled down in the evening. Please pay attention to the rattlesnake signs and stay on the trails

We visited the Texas State Aquarium on an impromptu trip after extending our stay in Port Aransas,…read moreand we are so glad someone recommended it to us! The aquarium is large and offers plenty to see, but it is still manageable enough to enjoy in just a few hours. What impressed us most was how clean, spacious, and well managed everything was. Even though we visited during the busy Labor Day weekend, it never felt overcrowded. There was a wide variety of exhibits, and the interactive experiences were fantastic. The dolphin show was especially fun, and our kids loved touching the stingrays. The staff members were knowledgeable, kind, and engaging, which made the experience even better. The outdoor splash pad was another huge highlight. Our kids had an absolute blast, wore themselves out, and slept for most of the drive home, which every parent can appreciate! We have visited other aquariums that felt crowded and poorly organized, but the Texas State Aquarium was the complete opposite. It was clean, thoughtfully designed, family-friendly, and extremely well run. Our entire family had a wonderful time. Highly recommended, an 11 out of 10 for us!

Let me start by saying this place is EXPENSIVE. They charge $50 per person just to walk through the…read moredoor after you already paid for parking. Fortunately, my wife and I are members of the San Antonio Zoo so we got in for half price. It still cost me about $200 for the whole family, even though I knew we would only be there for about three hours due to the baby's schedule. Was it worth it? I'd say it was. My grandson really seemed to enjoy wandering through the place looking at things. One exception is the dolphins. We saw them from the underground viewing area, and they were just too big and scary for him. His favorite thing was a found tank with fish swimming around and around in a circle. He ran around it for about twenty laps since we were the only ones there. My biggest takeaways were these: 1) the famous octopus is no longer there. 2) The seahorse tank was empty. They are evidently extremely hard to keep alive. 3) The staff here is fantastic. I realized it was a slow day without any crowds. But, anyone we talked to gave us their complete attention and answered all of our questions. I think this is a great place for a rare visit while in the area. I doubt that my family would visit much at all, if we lived in Corpus. It is priced too high for a lot of families. If you are going, look for possible discounts and coupons.

Clean and easily accessible. Be sure to get a $12 parking pass. It was quite empty when we went in…read morelate August.

This is the beach we visit when in Corpus. Last visit was July 4th weekend. Convenient as you can…read morepark your car on the shore making it easy to unload and pack it in when you're ready. We typically park our car in reverse so we can set up the chairs/cooler out in front of the trunk facing the ocean. Makes for easy access to the shore. Everyone is respectable with cleanliness and ensuring trash/debris are thrown in the garbage cans and not littering. We always meet some friendly people here where we share some beverages and beach space with. Quite a community here. Don't forget your beach parking permit; you can purchase it when you enter ($12 for the year).

This is my dog's favorite dog park she has a blast, looking for squirrels and running the Dog…read morePark. They have a good water station and the little pool for them to dip their paws in and they have a lot of trees that keep it nice and cool The dog park is good walking areas it's just a very enjoyable experience.

I absolutely love this park! It is one of my absolute favorite places in South Texas…read more The city of Rockport does an immaculate job maintaining the park, from trimming grass on the side of the paved paths to making sure that the natural trail is always trimmed low. There is a group of people who walk/jog in the early mornings here. The park opens at 6 AM. The part that is paved near the soccer fields and the playground is well lit. But the part that is closer to the ponds towards the back of the park is not. So if you do decide to walk here in the early morning, for safeties concerns, I always kept to the front half of the park. But the dog park is on a whole other level! Between the small and dog park it has to be a little over an acre. It is extremely well shaded with lots of trees. There are obstacles for your dog to play on. They have a fresh source of water as well as a self filling water station. I absolutely love that they have a pretty significantly long natural trail. My joints don't love pavement but they do love natural trails and oftentimes parks they are overlooked or paved over. This park is a gem for the people of Rockport and those who visit.

This is a very pretty area. Seems to be very clean and not real commercialized like other resort…read moreareas. The beaches are also clean and the water is beautiful and blue. The summer weather is very hot so a good time to come would be in spring or fall

We had perfect beach conditions. The water was beautiful. We purchased a beach pass at Stripes…read more 11.00 for the year. The beach was clean. We stayed 100 yards from the beach. Lots of golf carts. Beginning to do things like Destin at some of the rentals. Beach chairs and umbrellas. We liked it very much.

Nothing says Guy H quite like the charming little town of Port Aransas. It's a generational thang…read morewith me. My grandfather brought my father here in 1940s,my dad brought me in the 1960s and I've brought my daughters and grandkids. Things are changing exponentially here as I notice significant new developments every year. However,I have a little piece staked out for myself. Peaceful serene and comfortable. Like an old glove. If theres been one constant in my life other than Texas,it's Port Aransas, priceless. So I'll keep on working to transcend everything new and hope all the new commers from far and wide find their own memories here. Leave it better than you found it.... Go!

May not be like you California beaches, but damnit...this place is peaceful and has a vibe of its…read moreown. Just birds, sand, water and sky...as it should be. No fighting for attention, wanna be actors, bikini posers here. Just peace. Sincerely, Texas Girl