Corpus Christi, Texas, is about 100 miles south of Atzenhoffer Chevrolet, making our dealership a good option for car buyers in Corpus Christi in the look of a new car, truck, or SUV.

We love visiting the community of Corpus Christi, as the area offers so much to do and see. The coastal city of Corpus Christi has a population of more than 325,000 people. Corpus Christi, which means “body of Christ” in Latin, got its name from Spanish explorer Alonso Alvarez de Pineda in 1519.                

THINGS TO DO IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

If you are new to Corpus Christi, you might be overwhelmed with the sheer amount of things there are to do. Outdoorsy visitors will enjoy a day spent at the Padre Island Seashore, surfing, sunbathing, swimming, fishing, kayaking, or even boating. Bob Hall Pier is popular for fishing while the nearby Padre Balli Park is great for surfing. For a day of swimming or building sandcastles, try out Whitecap Beach or Malaquite Beach.

Enjoy baseball? Check out the Corpus Christi Hooks, a minor league team that plays at Whataburger Field.

Looking for some family fun? We recommend taking the kids to the Texas State Aquarium, USS Lexington Museum on the Bay, Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, In The Game Funtrackers, or the Schlitterbahn Waterpark.

PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

Up for a bite to eat? We highly recommend grabbing a meal at Andy’s Kitchen, Saltwater Grille, Catfish Charlie’s, or Landry’s Seafood House for the freshest seafood in Texas. If you’re dining on a budget, check out Taqueria El Potro or Executive Surf Club. For the finest tastes of Corpus Christi, head to Texas Flame Steakhouse, The Black Diamond Oyster Bar, or Blackbear’s on a Beach. Wash it all down with a craft beer from Lazy Beach Brewing, Railroad Brewing Co, Rebel Toad Brewing, Lorelei Brewing Company, or Dewey’s Beer Garden.

Stop by Atzenhoffer if you’re in need of a new vehicle to explore Corpus Christi and beyond.