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The Most
Vibrant Downtown
On the Gulf of Mexico

From signature festivals & weekly events to live music and vibrant street art, you’ll find flavors of the urban coastal lifestyle that make Corpus Christi the place to be.

Explore
Get a taste of the good life. Let Downtown Corpus Christi be your year-round playground for fun, sun and something original.
Live
Embrace an urban coastal lifestyle with walkable streets, a weekly farmers’ market and pet-friendly parks and patios.
Do Business
Downtown Corpus Christi is the economic engine of the Coastal Bend and we’re the place for you.
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The Downtown Management District
The CCDMD has facilitated and championed several public and private projects that have continued to transform Downtown Corpus Christi since DMD’s inception in 1993.
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Marina Arts District
Launch your craft in the heart of Downtown Corpus Christi. Marina Arts District is where you go to get original. Original cuisine, original art, original music and festivals. Whether it’s a local brew or a pizza topped with locally grown produce, from the bar to the boat slips, this is where local artisans hone their craft. Walkable neighborhoods, endless entertainment options and one-of-a-kind restaurants and venues await you. Marina Arts District offers an urban coastal lifestyle that is uniquely Corpus Christi.
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Water’s Edge
A quiet sanctuary tucked up against the shoreline, this is where Corpus Christi comes to play. Major festivals, weekend BBQs, cycling, skateboarding, jogs along the seawall. This is where you get active and get outdoors. A series of condo and apartment buildings makes this a perfect place to enjoy the serenity of a traditional neighborhood with the amenities of a walkable downtown.
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SEA District
Action! is perhaps the best way to describe this neighborhood. SEA, deriving its name from Sports, Entertainment and Arts, is where you can catch a Hooks game at Whataburger Field, see live theater, ballet or concerts take in some Friday night fireworks or splash around in a waterpark. Hockey fans, we have you covered too. Perched under the dramatic expanses of the Harbor Bridge, SEA is located at the southern edge of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel so at any given moment you can spot massive ships moving world trade in and out of 4th largest seaport in the nation.
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Uptown
Uptown is where people get down to business. Home of many of the city’s high rises and financial centers, Uptown offers an array of office space options and is quickly becoming a hot spot for new restaurants and residential development. And on the edge of Uptown you’ll find the city’s government and municipal area. City Hall, County Courthouse, Regional Transportation Authority, Independent School District. This is the area that keeps the city moving forward.
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Medical District
On the south end of downtown you’ll find several city blocks that are buzzing with doctors and medical professionals. It’s home to the region’s largest hospital and a full-service trauma center. As the medical industry continues to expand so do the services and businesses that cater to the influx of activity in the area. A cluster of hospital high rises and doctors’ offices tucked into one medical mecca, the Medical District is the way we all get well soon.
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North Beach
Just a quick hop across the Corpus Christi Ship Channel you’ll find a hidden little gem. An urban oasis of sand, salt and sun, North Beach is home two of Texas’ top tourist attractions. The USS LEXINGTON and Texas State Aquarium make great anchors to this northern tip of downtown that is seeing a resurgence in activity and reinvestment. With bars, restaurants and shops, North Beach is a perfect little escape for city dwellers wanting a quick beach fix without having to drive to the island.