In many states, winter sticks around like an unwanted house guest, making you feel like you will never be warm again, but if you want to actually enjoy the softer seasons of the year, spending your Spring Break in Corpus Christi will actually bring you a hint of summer. Offering temperatures that reach the 70s and sometimes even tiptoe into the 80s, sunny days, and serene nights that are just cool enough to make you really appreciate the deep soaking tubs found in some of our On Island Time Texas retreats, spring will have sprung and life will be all the sweeter because of it. This guide to the fun you can have during your Spring Break in Corpus Christi and staying in our seasonal sanctuaries will give you something to dream about when the snow gets too much at home.
It’s Always Summer at the Beach
Yes, we know that it is Spring Break we are discussing on this forum today, but every beach everywhere represents the carefree vibe of summer all year round, and our Corpus Christi beaches are no different. Offering vanilla sands that look so sweet you may be tempted to taste them, blue waters, and those fantastic spring temps that will finally warm your chilled noses, toes, and bones. Guests can spend all their time relaxing on the section of sand they claimed for their own, or perhaps, zipping across the waters on jet skis rented from Nauticool Adventures (361-313-6005), pushing all thoughts of winter to the back of their minds.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow N’ Fire, March 23, American Bank Center Arena
Monster trucks have been the obsession of men and boys since Bigfoot rolled onto the scene in the 1970s, and Monster Trucks Live Glow N’ Fire is the latest transformation of this hobby. Offering the biggest names in the business, including the latest rendition of Bigfoot, Tiger Shark, and Bone Shaker, this cool event adds fire into the mix. (We can practically here Tim from that tool show grunting in his manliest manner!) Also offering two VIP experiences for an added cost, including the opportunity to get up close and personal with their favorite monster truck, admittance to a pre-party, and a cool selection of swag that will serve as the perfect souvenir for your Spring Break shenanigans.
US Lexington Museum, 2914 N Shoreline Road, Open Daily from 9AM to 5PM
Ok, you might think us crazy for suggesting a museum visit during Spring Break, but the US Lexington Museum is an extraordinary one, existing on a decommissioned aircraft carrier that floats in the harbor. Built in 1941, she is the world’s oldest aircraft carrier, which makes her even more special and offers exhibits that include an extremely moving Pearl Harbor exhibition that will linger in your heart and mind long after you have moved on to the next exhibit. Offering both self-guided and guided tours, military buffs, and kiddos with big dreams of making a career on the sea will love spending some of their Spring Break aboard this famed ship.
Rebel Toad Brewing Company, 425 Lomax Street, Closed Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays
Your life has changed more than a little since your college Spring Breaks; you have a spouse, kids, a dog, maybe even a cat now, but although you no longer party the entire night away, it wouldn’t be Spring Break without a few beers, and the Rebel Toad Brewing Company is highly recommended. Offering a taproom that carries anywhere from 8 to 12 beers on tap, including their own brewed on site flavors, it is actually a family friendly spot that invites the ENTIRE family to hang out, including your favorite fur baby! They don’t provide food—this local brewery is all about the beer—but you can bring snacks you prepared in your fully equipped kitchen, or order something from some of the restaurants that are nearby.
Hang Out at Home with On Island Time
Your favorite adventures generally turn out to be the ones spent at home, especially when you choose On Island Time for your seasonal sanctuary. Offering a serene and laidback vibe that often accompanies a beach area retreat, each property we offer comes with its own long list of amenities. Community swimming pools and hot tubs, bedrooms with private patios overlooking the sea, state of the art televisions, you may even find a selection of beach gear tucked away in a corner or a closet, encouraging you to get outside and play as hard as you have been relaxing on our comfortable sofas and chairs. Reserve your favorite Spring Break escape today and discover all the ways that a Corpus Christi getaway spent in our Texas retreats will be one you never forget!