City-by-the Sea
Corpus Christi
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?
Things to do
Corpus Christi: The Art Museum of South Texas Entry Ticket
Corpus Christi: Guided Ghost Tour
Top hotels in City-by-the Sea
Hotel Lydia
staff very friendly. Room was spotless clean!!
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Plantation Suites & Conference Center
Clean room nice staff
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Seaside Boutique Hotel
While looking for a hotel for my baby first vacation I ran into this gem Seaside boutique was very convenient to the beach walking was feet away will recommend for families The host Nancy was very helpful
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rockport - Fulton
The location is great the area was fun the staff was very helpful everyone was kind and my family had a great stay.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
avid hotels Corpus Christi - Portland by IHG
Beautiful rooms
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Lighthouse Inn At Aransas Bay
Everything was great
Reviewed on 8 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 The Gallery of Rockport, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Heritage District
While visiting Heritage District, you might make a stop by sights like The Gallery of Rockport and Rockport Center for the Arts.
Key Allegro
If you're spending some time in Key Allegro, Matagorda Island and Kenedy Ranch Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Harbor District
If you're spending some time in Harbor District, Roberts Point Park and Fisherman's Wharf 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 Fisherman's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.
