One of the nation's top destinations, Corpus Christi offers fun, beauty, relaxation, excitement, great activities, a perfect climate, live music, performing arts, superb museums, a top rated night scene, family attractions, a floating museum, a first class art museum, a science museum, a dancing waterfront fountain, plenty of classic cars, fine dining, good eats, super shopping and and much, much more. But at the top of the list of great all around attractions in and around the city is the abundant access to Corpus Christi Bay and the warn Gulf of Mexico with great beaches, fun watersports, fishing charters, sailing opportunities and a bayfront activity area that rivals the best in the world. The secret is out! Where Corpus Christi was once a well kept destination secret shared by mostly Texas residents, the city has come into its own as a national and  international destination. Beach lovers can choose to stay in the downtown hotel district and spend countless hours on the clean and well maintained city beaches on the bayfront or across the Harbor bridge - what has alternately been called Corpus Christi Beach and North Beach. If you're looking for  a wind-driven adventure, Cole Park on the bayfront is a great place to ride a sailboard or wind kite. Just the down the shoreline and across the JFK Causeway, you'll find superb beaches on the warn, sandy Gulf, perfect for riding the waves, surfing, building sand castles or just soaking up the Texas rays. A little further down the road is Padre Island National Seashore - a 50-mile stretch of unspoiled beach where beachcombers, shell hunters, beach lovers and fishermen find a Mecca of sub-tropical enjoyment on America's longest barrier Island. An advantage Corpus Christi offers that few destinations can match are the sheer number of access points to the water world of the Coastal Bend. The Laguna Madre offers world class bay fishing while offshore charters can bring the angler trophy billfish or fill the ice chest with a vriety of game fish including red snapper, grouper, dorado, Mahi Mahi, bull-nose dolphin, blue and yellow fin tuna, amberjack and more. Sailing is a signature sport in the sparkling city by the sea with sailing lessons are abundant, and even sailboat rentals are available. Did we mention the parsailing, jet skiing and windsurfing? Our recommendation is simple: If you're looking for the perfect beach getaway with plenty of additional attractions and culture, Corpus Christi provides the perfect spot to land regardless ther season. In our book, the City offers the best seaside getaway on the entire Gulf - and beyond! Discover Corpus Christi. You'll be back for more!