Portland

To get a real feel for the various sights, sounds and textures of Corpus Christi, step out and discover nearby neighborhoods like Ingleside, Corpus Christi, and Corpus Christi Beach.

There are many unique cultural attractions in and around Portland. Visit some of the remarkable exhibit spaces and museums including the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, the Texas Surf Museum and the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay. Lovers of the arts will find plenty to cheer about at venues such as the Harbor Playhouse Theater. Aspiring artists should enjoy the exhibits at the Art Museum of South Texas.

Play, laugh and discover at the areas attractions for children and parents, including the Hurricane Alley Waterpark. Snap photos, walk past the many exhibits and discover the variety of species at the Texas State Aquarium.

If you're a fan of baseball, you’ll enjoy seeing Portland favorites, the Corpus Christi Hooks, take to the field in nearby Whataburger Field. On match days follow the sea of blue and red, to the stadium, then after the final siren sounds, join fellow sports lovers in the nearby pubs for a post-game drink.

At the end of a long day discovering the sights, sounds and smells of Portland, get a good nights sleep at one of the area’s bed-and-breakfasts, hotels or short-stay apartments. Whether you’re staying for a night or a few weeks it’s hard to go past the Hotel Corpus Christi Bayfront, the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel Bayfront Tower, and the popular Best Western Marina Grand Hotel.