Corpus Christi Texas and Padre Island Beaches.
Corpus Christi beaches host many events on Corpus Christi Bay and the Gulf Coast; Wind Surfing, Sailing, Boat Racing, Fishing, etc. Corpus Christi area beaches are still capable of offering great; sport, recreation...and if you desire...privacy and seclusion!
JP Luby is renown for Spring Break and is very popular with all age groups and families during the summer. The further South you travel on Padre Island, the greater the amount of seclusion.
Yes you can drive on Texas beaches. Your two wheel drive, vacation rental car will do just fine in most areas but, be sure to check local forecasts for beach driving conditions prior to taking your first drive along the Island's Gulf Coast. The Beaches in the Corpus Christi Area offer a great opportunity for shelling. While the most popular beaches are frequently picked clean, the more Southernly beaches do not have the same beach combing intensity as their Northern neighbors and you can frequently find great pieces. This is especially true of the areas South of Bob Hall Pier. However, no matter which beach you select...you just never know what the tides may bring in!

Photo	Name	Location	Amenities
	Bob Hall Pier & Nueces County Parks Padre Island	Mapquest Beach Directions Beach Directions	Public Restrooms Lifeguards on Duty Shaded Picnic Tables Hot Snacks and Beer available on Pier Fresh Water Showers
	J P Luby Beach Corpus Christi, TX Padre Island	Mapquest Beach Directions Beach Directions	Public Restrooms Lifeguards in Season Surfer's Pier PWC, (Wave Runners), Rentals Very Popular for all ages, but especially so with students Currently undergoing several improvements
	Kleberg County Beach Pct #4 Padre Island	Mapquest Beach Directions Beach Directions	Un-crowded beach areas Easy Access
	North Beach Corpus Christi Bay Corpus Christi, TX	Mapquest Beach Directions Beach Directions	Adjacent to shopping and restaurants Near the Lexington and Texas State Aquarium Life Guards in Season
	North Beach Padre Island	Mapquest Directions Beach Directions	Isolated, A great Getaway Ideal for Shelling You'll normally have miles of beach to yourself Enjoy the quietude.
	Packery Channel Park Corpus Christi, TX Padre Island	Mapquest Beach Directions Beach Directions	The Park is is very popular with Wave Runners and other PWCs. It is currently undergoing several improvements
	Padre Balli Park Padre Island	Mapquest Beach Directions Beach Directions	Public Restrooms Picnic Areas Three Access Roads Close to area restaurants & hotels
	Whitecap Beach Padre Island	Mapquest Beach Directions Beach Directions	Easy Access Close to area restaurants & hotels Take SPID to Beach Access road 3A