Corpus Christi City Information

Population:
281,453

Elevation:
35 feet

Time Zone:
Central Standard Time (one hour behind Eastern Standard Time)

Area:
134 sq. mi.

Emergency:
911.

Area Code:
(361)
Spring, early summer and fall are ideal times to visit the east coast of Texas, though the climate is enjoyable year round. Breezes blow off the bay, so bring a sweater for the afternoons and evenings. From late March to mid June and from mid September through mid November, days are usually warm but not too hot and evenings are pleasant.

Holidays:
Jan. 1 New Year's Day
January ( 3rd Monday) Martin Luther King Jr's birthday
January 19 Confederate Heroes Day
February (3rd Monday) Presidents' Day
March 2 Texas Independence Day
May (Last Monday) Memorial Day
June 19 Emancipation Day
July 4 Independence Day
August 27 Lyndon B. Johnson's birthday
September (1st Monday) Labor Day
November 11 Veterans' Day
November (4th Thursday) Thanksgiving Day
December 25 Christmas Day

How to get around:
It is advisable to have a car available. There is adequate parking and a car provides easy access to the suburban areas.

Airport :
Corpus Christi International Airport is served by major airlines and is 5-7 minutes from the city center. There is also regular daily shuttle service between Corpus Christi and the San Antonio Airport offered by several airport shuttle operators.

Bus Service:
Passenger bus service is offered by Greyhound Bus Lines and Valley Transit Company.
The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) provides public bus service to Corpus Christi and surrounding areas, as well, as special tourist service.
(Summer Only) Scenic Trail #73 An old-time trolley that explores the historic sights of Corpus Christi.
CC Beach Shuttle #76 Cruises around Corpus Christi Beach from the USS Lexington and the Texas State Aquarium.

Harbor Ferry - A passenger ferry that runs across the bay to the USS Lexington and the Texas State Aquarium on Corpus Christi Beach.
For information on any special tourist transportation services or local bus routes, call the B Rideline at 361-289-2600.