On May 25, 2010, the City announced that it has received national recognition for bayfront beaches. Corpus Christi Beach and McGee Beach have been selected winners of the 2010 BEST RESTORED BEACH AWARD by ASBPA. Corpus Christi is one of only four cities in the nation to receive the awards this year. Click here for more details. Beach Tips  |  Beach Parking Permits

	Come see why Padre Island Texas and Corpus Christi Bay area are premier destinations and rated as top vacation spots in Texas. Padre Island beaches provide endless recreational opportunities for visitors and locals. The Corpus Christi Bay area is nestled behind barrier Padre Island and Mustang Island, as a protected gateway to the beautiful Padre Island National Seashore. McGee Beach Located downtown on Shoreline Blvd. in walking distance from hotels. The calm water is a great place to play. Corpus Christi Beach Just on the other side of the Harbor Bridge and a great location to rest and relax. There is no driving on the beach, so no parking permit required.

"Dr. Beach" Stephen Leatherman, director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University, named Corpus Christi Beach as ONE OF FIVE TOP URBAN BEACHES (hot spots within a city's limits). He praised the "beach's super-fine sand, crystal clear water and nice breeze. It's one of the nicer surprises I've found along the Gulf of Mexico." (From Spirit, Southwest Airline's magazine, June 2007)