Summer vacations with the kiddos can be a little intimidating when you realize that you have to choose a place they would want to visit, engage in activities that they will enjoy too, and find restaurants that cater to the tinier travelers, but you are well on your way to the best vacation ever. You’ve chosen Corpus Christi for your vacation destination, a place well known for its kid-friendly activities and you are scrolling through our On Island Time vacation retreats, seeking the space that will make you and your children feel comfortable and at home. We have no fears that you won’t find the vacation home of your dreams. We are so confident, we are also providing this guide to planning a kid-friendly summer vacation in Corpus Christi, ensuring that every minute spent with us will be the best!
Let’s Talk About Packing On Summer Vacation in Corpus Christi
Why are we always overthinkers when it comes time to pack our suitcases, especially when we are packing for our kids? We are so afraid we will leave something behind that will ruin the entire vacation, but a Corpus Christi vacation is destined to be a laidback one, requiring nothing more than shorts, tees, sundresses, and swimsuits. Flip flops are always the shoe of choice, and yes, we do recommend a gallon of sunscreen; their tender skin is not prepared for the harsh rays of the sun, and no one wants to look like a lobster in all the vacation pictures. A little sunburn on your nose, some heightened color on cheekbones are both something wonderful, but a full-fledged sunburn is painful and will decrease their joy in this Texas trip of a lifetime!
Plan a Visit to the Texas State Aquarium, Located at 2710 N Shoreline Boulevard
It never ceases to amaze us how easily our children learn new things and how excited they are to learn, as long as they don’t realize they are being educated. A visit to the Texas State Aquarium is the perfect opportunity, offering an undersea adventure that will develop a love of the creatures that live there in the hearts of your littles. Their exhibits include coral reefs, a peek into the Caribbean sea, and so much more, but it is the sea creatures who call this aquarium their home, including sharks, otters, stingrays, ducks, eels, dolphins, and an ocelot. Wait, an ocelot? We’re not exactly sure why Milla the ocelot lives at an aquarium, but we are sure they are open to your kiddo’s questions should they choose to ask. Ticket prices range from $36.95 to $46.95 and kids two and under are three.
Hurricane Alley Waterpark, 702 E Port Avenue
Of course you are going to spend a LOT of time at the beach, frolicking in the surf, building sandcastles, and just relaxing overall, but a visit to Hurricane Alley Waterpark is something that will turn you into heroes in your children’s eyes! Offering opportunities to try your hand at surfing, giant slides (the Cat 5 reaches over 65 feet in height), a lazy river, and best of all for travelers with smaller children, Captain Kid’s Cove. The latter features smaller versions of the larger attractions, but it is the USS Dusty that will capture their excitement, being a replica of an aircraft carrier, which also leads us to your next kid-friendly adventure, which we will talk about below. Tickets for the waterpark, however, cost $20 per person, Monday through Friday, and $25 per person on weekends. Kids under 2 are always free.
USS Lexington, 2914 N Shoreline Boulevard
Remember the replica aircraft carrier we were just talking about at Hurricane Alley? Your kids will THRILL to see a genuine version, and the USS Lexington, constructed during WWII, is where we are sending you next. Converted into a museum, guests can explore aircraft simulators and genuine aircraft, watch a 3D movie, and learn all about Pearl Harbor in an exhibit that will make you feel like you watched it all go down—from a safe distance, of course. Also featuring an escape room that is always popular with the teens, many of their special events are ghost related, as the ship is reputed to be haunted. Ticket prices range from $14.95 to $20.95, kids 4 and under are free, and parking will cost you $5.
Explore All that Awaits you in Corpus Christi On Island Time Vacation Escapes
Sometimes it is just easier to stay home and play, and when you choose On Island Time, easier is also a heck of a lot of fun! Offering swimming pools, hot tubs, beachfront escapes with private beach access, your at-home adventures are destined to become memories you will cherish forevermore, and your kids will never cry out that they are bored. Reserve your favorite sanctuary for a summer vacation in Corpus Christi today!