City-by-the Sea Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit City-by-the Sea
Popular places to visit
Port Aransas Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Port Aransas Beach during your travels in Port Aransas? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Texas State Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Texas State Aquarium during your travels in Corpus Christi. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
North Padre Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Padre Island Beach during your trip to Corpus Christi?
Whitecap Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Whitecap Beach during your trip to Corpus Christi? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.
USS Lexington Museum on the Bay
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in USS Lexington Museum on the Bay during your travels in Corpus Christi. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Mustang Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mustang Island Beach during your trip to Corpus Christi?
Activities
Corpus Christi: The Art Museum of South Texas Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best City-by-the Sea Hotel Deals
Hotel Lydia
Very clean !!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Seaside Boutique Hotel
Staff were friendly
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rockport - Fulton
Very clean. Good breakfast. Helpful and pleasant staff
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Plantation Suites & Conference Center
Showing her age.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
avid hotels Corpus Christi - Portland by IHG
Nice comfortable bed, decent breakfast, super cold fridge. Really clean modern room. Nice exercise room where everything actually was in working condition. Friendly front desk people
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Island Hotel Port Aransas
The room was clean. Customer service was friendly. Price was reasonable. Location was great.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around City-by-the Sea
Bahia Bay
While there might not be top attractions in Bahia Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Conn Brown Harbor and The Gallery of Rockport.
Palm Harbor
When in Palm Harbor, you can plan a visit to Rockport Beach Park and Rockport Center for the Arts, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Heritage District
While visiting Heritage District, you might make a stop by sights like Rockport Center for the Arts and The Gallery of Rockport.
Key Allegro
If you're spending some time in Key Allegro, Matagorda Island and Kenedy Ranch Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Harbor Oaks
Harbor Oaks might not have many top sights, but Matagorda Island and Fulton Mansion are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Harbor District
If you're spending some time in Harbor District, Roberts Point Park and Fisherman's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.
