Birding on the Boardwalk- Wednesdays at 9:00am FREE
Meet at the boardwalk at the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center. Come see the amazing variety of birds on this guided walk.
Beachwalk - last Saturday of every month at 9:00am FREE
Meet at the Horace Caldwell Pier at the end of Beach Street for a guided walk with Capt. Steve. Bring something to carry any treasure you pick up.
University of Texas Marine Science Institute - 750 Channel View Dr. Visitors Center 749-6729 8:00 – 5:00 Mon- Fri
This facility is open to the public. Tours and a different movie showing everyday Mon – Thurs at 3:00 pm. Call for titles being shown.
South Texas Botanical Gardens – 8545 S. Staples St Corpus Christi 361-852-2100 www.stxbot.org adults $5 5-12 $2 under 5 FREE
Floral gardens, shaded trail, an orchid house and wetlands boardwalk. Call for special events and tours. Be sure to visit the gift shop.
Padre Island National Seashore - 361-949-8068 open 24/7 365 $10 fee per car Take 361 to S.P.I.D go left, road ends at park
The longest undeveloped shore in the U.S., a national treasure! This is a critical habitat for the Kemps Ridley sea turtle, an endangered species that comes to the island to lay their eggs. Call ahead for beach conditions! Four-wheel drive vehicles are sometimes necessary and it is an isolated place. Bring a trash bag to help clean up your own trash and the trash that washes up (you can get one from the office). Build a beach fire and enjoy the seashore as it was meant to be!
Mustang Riding Stables- open daily 9:00am – 5:00 pm 16562 S.P.I.D 361-749-5055
Ride horses on the beach! Horse rides are on the hour, arrive 10 minutes early for the hour you would like to ride. Cost is $40.00 for adults, $30.00 for children under 12.
Fishing - great anytime of the year!
Port A has many Fishing Charters to choose from. There are fishing guides available in the office or at the Chamber of Commerce. Try the Horace Caldwell pier on the beach or the jetties too for other great fishing opportunities. Many restaurants will “cook your catch” too!
