City-by-the Sea Travel Guide
Corpus Christi

Visit City-by-the Sea
Things to do

Corpus Christi: The Art Museum of South Texas Entry Ticket
Top hotels in City-by-the Sea

Hotel Lydia

Plantation Suites & Conference Center
"Clean room, good breakfast, staff friendly and helpful"
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Seaside Boutique Hotel
"Excelente la limpieza y buena vista a la playa Excelente lugar para pasar un fin de semana en family"
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Ocean's Edge Hotel, Port Aransas,TX
"I love this hotel and have been staying here for years! It’s a nice hotel for a good price. Just a few blocks away from the beach! I love the Hot breakfast they have each morning!! And during the week they do happy hour with warm cookies, an appetizer, and 2 free drinks!"
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

The Island Hotel Near Beach Port Aransas
"Do not stay here — extremely disappointing and unsafe I strongly recommend avoiding this property. It was extremely overpriced for what we experienced. The pictures online make the place look much nicer than it actually is. In reality, the property felt cheap, poorly maintained, and unsafe. The room ..."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Beachgate CondoSuites and Oceanfront Resort
Where to stay in City-by-the Sea

Cinnamon Shore
While Cinnamon Shore isn't home to many top sights, Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Padre Island
If you're spending some time in Padre Island, Whitecap Beach and North Padre Island Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Old Town Port Aransas
If you're spending some time in Old Town Port Aransas, Port Aransas Birding Center and Port Aransas Museum are top sights worth seeing.

North Beach
North Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay.

Flour Bluff
Flour Bluff is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Laguna Madre and Funtrackers Family Fun Center.















