Known as the 'Sparkling City by the Sea,' Corpus Christi is both an elegant city and a beachfront community. With everything from world-class museums and restaurants to amazing beaches, Corpus Christi has something for everyone.
Corpus Christi is synonymous for fresh seafood, authentic Tex-Mex and active nightlife. Enjoy culinary delights while gazing across glossy waters as they paint a rich and beautiful backdrop for your viewing pleasure. Sway to the rhythm of South Texas at one of the many local nightclubs. You are guaranteed to find something that fits your style and budget.
Submerge yourself in the warm waters of Corpus Christi where miles of gulf and pristine bays create exciting opportunities. Water sports are the most popular type of activity along the Texas Coast and include fishing, surfing, windsurfing, kiteboarding, sailing and many more. Numerous charter and rental options put the action right at your fingertips. The city has one of the highest average wind speeds of coastal cities in North America. Combined with the Bay Front area along Ocean Drive, making the city an important destination for wind sports such as kite boarding, wind surfing, kite flying and sailing.Grab your swimsuit and head to the beach!
The economy is healthy here in Corpus Christi, where we enjoy a below-average unemployment rate of 6.9% as of Dec 2012.
Corpus Christi is home to two installations of the United States military: the Corpus Christi Army Depot, and Naval Air Station Corpus Christi.
Five school districts provide primary and secondary education for area residents. Corpus Christi is home to several institutions of higher learning: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Del Mar College, Our Lady of Corpus Christi, a private Roman Catholic university, and numerous vocational schools. Corpus Christi is also home to the South Texas School of Christian Studies located on Ward Island alongside Texas A&M Corpus Christi. The school serves as an extension campus on the undergraduate level for Hardin Simmons University and on the graduate level for Logsdon Seminary of Hardin-Simmons University.
