CORPUS CHRISTI, TX

We were recently in South Texas and ran over to Corpus Christi and Padre Island for a day to scout it as a possible future spring break option. It is definitely off the list of consideration.

Coming into Corpus Christi you go past miles of oil refineries which is OK but not real attractive for a vacation spot. The bigger issue was when we got to the beach. At the Padre Island visitor center the first thing we saw were signs warning about trash on the beach. Ocean currents meet there and collect “the world’s trash” on the beaches (their words). The signs warned to look out for medical syringes hazardous chemicals and oil tar. As we walked the beach we found that they were definitely right about the trash. Even though they said the beach was cleaned daily there was much trash mixed in with the wide band of seaweed at the high tide line. The waves looked great but we lost our interest in the water – we may have been better off not seeing those signs.

Anyway when it comes time for that next trip south for spring break we will be turning left and heading back to Florida.

Padre Island beaches aren't like Florida beaches but they are unique private and great for families. I'm not a Texas native but I've lived on the island for fifteen years and have found the residents to be friendly and helpful. F.Y.I. anyone who isn't from Texas gets some teasing but It's all in good fun. Lighten up. Life's a beach!