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Trip planningTexasUpdated August 2026

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

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Graded beaches within 50 miles

AMustang Island State ParkNueces County, Texas
2.4% of 1,011 samples over limit

16.4 mi · Grade A (Excellent)

BNorth Beach - South EndNueces County, Texas
3.5% of 483 samples over limit

1 mi · Grade B (Good)

BIndian Point ParkSan Patricio County, Texas
4.1% of 73 samples over limit

4.4 mi · Grade B (Good)

BJFK Causeway - SWNueces County, Texas
3.6% of 249 samples over limit

12.8 mi · Grade B (Good)

BJp Luby ParkNueces County, Texas
5.5% of 1,017 samples over limit

16.9 mi · Grade B (Good)

BNorth Padre IslandKleberg County, Texas
5.3% of 1,029 samples over limit

18.7 mi · Grade B (Good)

BLighthouse LakeNueces County, Texas
6.5% of 246 samples over limit

19.6 mi · Grade B (Good)

CCorpus Christi MarinaNueces County, Texas
9.8% of 521 samples over limit

0.3 mi · Grade C (Fair)

CNorth Beach - MainNueces County, Texas
10.7% of 533 samples over limit

2.5 mi · Grade C (Fair)

CNueces Bay Causeway #3San Patricio County, Texas
10.9% of 265 samples over limit

4.3 mi · Grade C (Fair)

CPackery Channel ParkNueces County, Texas
11.6% of 232 samples over limit

16 mi · Grade C (Fair)

CPadre Bali ParkNueces County, Texas
8% of 1,506 samples over limit

17.6 mi · Grade C (Fair)

CPort Aransas - SouthNueces County, Texas
11.3% of 1,010 samples over limit

20.9 mi · Grade C (Fair)

CRockport Beach ParkAransas County, Texas
8.4% of 996 samples over limit

27.3 mi · Grade C (Fair)

DMcGee BeachNueces County, Texas
17.9% of 548 samples over limit

1 mi · Grade D (Poor)

DEmerald BeachNueces County, Texas
18.7% of 823 samples over limit

1.3 mi · Grade D (Poor)

DPoenisch ParkNueces County, Texas
23.6% of 284 samples over limit

6.2 mi · Grade D (Poor)

DUniversity BeachNueces County, Texas
16.6% of 265 samples over limit

7.6 mi · Grade D (Poor)

DPort Aransas ParkNueces County, Texas
12.1% of 496 samples over limit

21.5 mi · Grade D (Poor)

FCole ParkNueces County, Texas
37.6% of 988 samples over limit

2.6 mi · Grade F (Failing)

FRopes ParkNueces County, Texas
38.6% of 360 samples over limit

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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