Experience the laid-back vibe that comes from cruising the coast and let the seaside breezes blow the cobwebs away. Take in the big-city offerings in Corpus Christi by touring the USS Lexington with it’s deck the size of three football fields or taking an aquatic journey at the Texas State Aquarium. The ride will take you over bridges and bays, through small-town Texas and over to the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. Take advantage of the opportunity to view hundreds of species of birds on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, some of which are only found in Texas. End your jaunt at Snoopy’s Pier for some cold ones and fresh Gulf Coast seafood.
Along The Way
ARANSAS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
6 mi. south of Austwell
on FM 2040
361-286-3559
FORTUNA BAY BED & BREAKFAST
15405 Fortuna Bay Dr., #12
361-949-7554
HESTER’S CAFE & COFFEE BAR
1714 S. Alameda St.
361-885-0558
PADRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE
20420 Park Road 22
361-949-8069
TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM
2710 N. Shoreline Blvd.
361-881-1200
USS LEXINGTON MUSEUM ON THE BAY
2914 N. Shoreline Blvd.
361-888-4873
PORT ARANSAS
DOLPHIN ENCOUNTERS AT DEEP SEA HEADQUARTERS
440 W. Cotter Ave.
361-779-3188
LEONABELLE TURNBULL BIRDING CENTER
From Texas 361 at the ferry landing, take Cut-Off Rd. to Ross Ave. and follow signs to the center
PALMILLA BEACH RESORT & GOLF CLUB
258 Snapdragon
361-749-4653
PORT ARANSAS BREWING COMPANY
429 N. Alister
361-749-2739
THE TARPON INN
200 E. Cotter Ave.
361-749-5555
REFUGIO
TEXAS SOUTH WIND VINEYARD & WINERY
16375 Hwy. 183 S.
361-526-4662
GUMBO SEAFOOD
536 N. Alamo St.
361-526-2500
On The Road
Pit Stops
1. TEXAS STAR CONVENIENCE STORE
2728 Agnes St., Corpus Christi
361-882-3311
2. SHELL
719 Refugio Hwy., Refugio
361-526-5007
3. COUNTRY STORE
1056 S. Commercial St.,
Aransas Pass
361-758-9019
Grab a Bite
1. BLACKBEARD’S ON THE BEACH
3117 Surfside Blvd.,
Corpus Christi
361-884-1030
2. SHEMPY’S GRILL
3911 Hwy. 35 S., Rockport
361-727-0019
Stay The Night
1. THE LIGHTHOUSE INN AT ARANSAS BAY
200 S. Fulton Beach Rd.,
Rockport
866-790-8439
Diversions
1. LIGHTHOUSE LAKES PADDLING TRAIL
Port Aransas Causeway,
Texas 361, Aransas Pass.
Trailhead on north side of road
before ferry landing.
361-758-3111
2. HORSES ON THE BEACH
16562 Park Rd. 22,
Corpus Christi
361-949-4944
Only in Texas
1. USS Lexington
2914 N Shoreline Blvd.
Corpus Christi
361-888-4873
