Corpus Christi
About 320,000 people.
Corpus Christi is a sunny city right on the Gulf of Mexico, famous for its warm beaches and sea life. People call it the 'Sparkling City by the Sea.'
You can explore the Texas State Aquarium, tour the giant USS Lexington aircraft carrier that floats in the bay, or build sandcastles on the beach. Nearby Padre Island is great for spotting sea turtles.
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Beaches & Sea Life
Corpus Christi has warm Gulf beaches and the Texas State Aquarium, where you can meet dolphins, sharks, and sea turtles. Nearby Padre Island National Seashore protects baby turtles as they hatch.
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Ships & History
The USS Lexington is a real World War II aircraft carrier you can climb aboard and explore in the bay. It is nicknamed 'The Blue Ghost' and is now a floating museum.