City-by-the Sea, TX
Corpus Christi
Visit City-by-the Sea
Popular places to visit
Port Aransas Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Port Aransas Beach during your travels in Port Aransas? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
North Padre Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Padre Island Beach during your trip to Corpus Christi?
Whitecap Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Whitecap Beach during your trip to Corpus Christi? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.
Texas State Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Texas State Aquarium during your trip to Corpus Christi. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Mustang Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mustang Island Beach during your trip to Corpus Christi?
USS Lexington Museum on the Bay
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in USS Lexington Museum on the Bay during your travels in Corpus Christi. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Corpus Christi: The Art Museum of South Texas Entry Ticket
GlowRow Glowing Kayak Tour Rockport - Little Bay
City-by-the Sea Hotel Deals
Hotel Lydia
We really enjoyed our stay. The staff was helpful and friendly, and location very conveniently located across from nice restaurants and Robert’s Point Park. We stayed in the new building which was nicely appointed. I would stay again for sure.
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Plantation Suites & Conference Center
Clean room and nice staff!
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Seaside Boutique Hotel
The beds were so dirty we left after killing 3 bugs on the bed and decided to drive home over staying here. Terrible experience would recommend to no one.
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
The Island Hotel Near Beach Port Aransas
Very clean with nice amenities. Shower had nice water pressure. The bath towels are on the smaller side. Breakfast is basic cold items (cereal, yogurt, bagel/toast/tiny muffins) and 2 waffle makers.
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Ocean's Edge Hotel, Port Aransas,TX
Clean room, working water. Hotel was good and check in went well. The only thing that didn’t live up to the hype was the pool. It wasn’t as clean as I would have liked but I still got in. Overall enjoyed our stay and we would go back.
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Seashell Village Resort near the beach with kitchens
Great location to the beach and amenities in the surrounding area! However… The cabin itself was filthy upon first glance and figured we could get it taken care of while went to the beach. Stopped by the front desk to ask for it to be cleaned while we went to the beach and dinner. But when we got ...
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Other neighborhoods around City-by-the Sea
Bahia Bay
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bahia Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Conn Brown Harbor and The Gallery of Rockport.
Palm Harbor
Palm Harbor might not have many top sights, but Rockport Beach Park and The Gallery of Rockport are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Heritage District
If you're spending some time in Heritage District, The Gallery of Rockport and Rockport Center for the Arts are top sights worth seeing.
Key Allegro
If you're spending some time in Key Allegro, Matagorda Island and Kenedy Ranch Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Harbor Oaks
Though Harbor Oaks might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Matagorda Island and Fulton Mansion.
Harbor District
While visiting Harbor District, you might make a stop by sights like Roberts Point Park and Fisherman's Wharf.
