Explore Beyond the Island

We encourage you and your family to take this opportunity to explore the city on your own. Visitor information will be available on campus or the Visit Corpus Christi website. Be sure to visit this site and download your savings pass for discounts at restaurants, shops, and attractions!

Explore Beyond the Island

Local Businesses with an *** next to their name will be offering a discount to Islanders showing their Sanddollar$ ID during Islander Family Weekend 2024!

Art Museum of South Texas
1902 North Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 78401

TAMU-CC students and their family can visit AMST for free with the presentation of a student SandDollar$ ID Card, discounted Student memberships, and 30% off apparel!. Experience the exquisite art, architecture, and creativity of AMST during this special weekend!

If you are looking for a unique experience that ticks all the boxes on your adventure bucket list, come explore the incredible Texas Gulf Coast by night, in clear, glowing kayaks!

Your GlowRow^TM tour will guide you along one of several locations in clear kayaks lit up by special underwater LED lights that provide a lens in which you can observe the unique underwater world beneath you.

Each LED system has 7 different colors and settings to choose from, allowing you to choose your own vibe.

Your tour guide will point out unique landmarks and wildlife as you paddle under the stars, as well as share any unique or interesting history and facts about the area.

Tours depart Friday and Saturday Night at 8:00 PM from North Padre Island, starting at $39.95 per person.

Operated by Texas A&M-Corpus Christi alumni, Enjoy Corpus Christi Tours, offers sightseeing, historical, cemetery, ghost, cultural, and other excursions around the city of Corpus Christi as well as other parts of Nueces County and South Texas.

You can choose to explore the fun and artistic side of our community by taking one of our Art Tours, Ghost Tours, or Family Fun Treks. Or, you can be surrounded by all the historical sites in our beautiful city when you take our Sightseeing Historical Tour or Cemetery Tour. With their guidance, families and individuals of all ages can see and experience all the splendid things that our area has to offer.

Check out their website for tour options.

Texas State Aquarium
2710 N. Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78402
1.800.477.GULF

The Texas State Aquarium strives to engage people with animals, inspire appreciation for our seas, and support wildlife conservation. Through our exhibits, shows and presentations, education programs, wildlife rescue, and other immersive programs, we're building a brighter future for the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, and beyond.

For more information, visit www.texasstateaquarium.org.

Open Daily - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Botanical Gardens
8545 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 852-2100

The Botanical Gardens facility strives to offer an ever-growing source of beauty, information, environmental learning, and entertainment; provide a positive and satisfying visitor experience; and enhance local quality of life and economic development through nature tourism.

The Botanical Gardens is offering all TAMU-CC students a $1 discount on entry with a current SandDollar$ ID Card. Coupons will be included in their family weekend bags. For more details on admission, visit their website.

Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
1900 N Chaparral St., Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 826-4667

If you want something educational and fun, check out the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History. Their historical collections showcase 500 years of South Texas history. From historic shipwrecks of early explorers to decorative arts from area families, these exhibits give you an up-close look at the life and the people of our great region.

The Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History is providing all TAMU-CC students with a current SandDollar$ ID Card free admission to the Museum from October 4-6, 2024. For more admission and information, visit their website.

Open Daily - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Nueces Brewing Company
401 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 356-6404

If you love brews and b’ques, this is a great spot to check out while visiting downtown. Show your Family Weekend wrist band and receive ½ off your first pint! Pair it with some delicious brisket tacos or corn in a cup! Once you’re done, hop down the street to McGee Beach where you’ll find Islanders Pavilion and NCAA-regulation Beach Volleyball courts all while dipping your toes in Corpus Christi Bay.

For more information visit www.nuecesbrewing.com

Water Street Market
309 N. Water Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

Featuring three different restaurant concepts, there’s something for everybody at the Waterstreet Market

Water Street Oyster Bar
Water Street Sushi Room
Executive Surf Club

The Waterstreet Market is offering a 10% discount from 10/4-10/6 for students and families on all food purchases (excludes alcohol) with a current SandDollar$ ID Card shown.

Explore the Island University

Explore the Island University, the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and a pristine view of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Explore Beyond the Island