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Beaches near Corpus Christi — grades and where to stay
21 beaches within 50 miles of Corpus Christi, 21 with an A–F Beach Safety Grade (1 grade A). Compare water quality, then book hotels, condos and vacation rentals on the map.
Where to stay in Corpus Christi
Live hotels, condos and vacation rentals in Corpus Christi — pick a beach from the graded list, then book nearby.
Top-rated places to stay near Corpus Christi
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Beaches near Corpus Christi
How to pick a beach near Corpus Christi
Closest to town
- Corpus Christi Marina — 0.3 mi · Grade C
- North Beach - South End — 1 mi · Grade B
- McGee Beach — 1 mi · Grade D
- Emerald Beach — 1.3 mi · Grade D
Graded beaches within 50 miles
Mustang Island State Park
View Mustang Island State Park →16.4 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
North Beach - South End
View North Beach - South End →1 mi · Grade B (Good)
Indian Point Park
View Indian Point Park →4.4 mi · Grade B (Good)
JFK Causeway - SW
View JFK Causeway - SW →12.8 mi · Grade B (Good)
Jp Luby Park
View Jp Luby Park →16.9 mi · Grade B (Good)
North Padre Island
View North Padre Island →18.7 mi · Grade B (Good)
Lighthouse Lake
View Lighthouse Lake →19.6 mi · Grade B (Good)
Corpus Christi Marina
View Corpus Christi Marina →0.3 mi · Grade C (Fair)
North Beach - Main
View North Beach - Main →2.5 mi · Grade C (Fair)
Nueces Bay Causeway #3
View Nueces Bay Causeway #3 →4.3 mi · Grade C (Fair)
Packery Channel Park
View Packery Channel Park →16 mi · Grade C (Fair)
Padre Bali Park
View Padre Bali Park →17.6 mi · Grade C (Fair)
Port Aransas - South
View Port Aransas - South →20.9 mi · Grade C (Fair)
Rockport Beach Park
View Rockport Beach Park →27.3 mi · Grade C (Fair)
McGee Beach
View McGee Beach →1 mi · Grade D (Poor)
Emerald Beach
View Emerald Beach →1.3 mi · Grade D (Poor)
Poenisch Park
View Poenisch Park →6.2 mi · Grade D (Poor)
University Beach
View University Beach →7.6 mi · Grade D (Poor)
Port Aransas Park
View Port Aransas Park →21.5 mi · Grade D (Poor)
Cole Park
View Cole Park →2.6 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Ropes Park
View Ropes Park →3.6 mi · Grade F (Failing)
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
1 of the 21 beaches within 50 miles of Corpus Christi carry a Beach Safety Grade of A. Grades are multi-year bacteria exceedance from EPA monitoring, not a same-day clearance.
Hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Corpus Christi, Texas are on the map below with live availability. Stay closer to an A- or B-grade beach if swimming is the point of the trip.
None of the listed beaches near Corpus Christi currently show an active EPA BEACON advisory on this site. Always check local health-department notices the day you swim.
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