“It’s such an interesting time to live in the Coastal Bend,” gushes Port Aransas restaurant owner Chris Amundsen. “I don’t think there’s a town in the United States that has more potential than Corpus Christi…and Port Aransas will be pulled into that.” It’s already happening. The sweeping coastal views and jackpot real estate prices of … Read more
Picture this: you’re relaxing on vacation, basking in the sun (poolside) and sipping a cold fruity beverage at a gorgeous resort. Your days consist of beach lounging, boutique shopping, and perhaps a fierce but friendly game of shuffleboard. Amidst all this relaxing social activity, you think, “I could get used to this.” Well… Coastal Benders … Read more
Port Aransas might be known as one of the biggest Spring Break, summer holiday, and winter getaway destinations in South Texas, but it wasn’t always quite so developed. Now speckled with iconic beachside condominiums and gloriously architectured homes, this small island on the Gulf Coast was once just rural stretches of grass and sand. In … Read more
In the glittering wake of the recent royal wedding, it seems the world has come down with a solid case of “Wedding Fever.” Newly engaged couples are diving into the wedding planning process, mothers are dreaming of their daughters riding through the streets of London in a chariot with their Prince Charming (or wait..is that … Read more
In June of 1940, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Naval Air Station Corpus Christi into existence, starting a brand new chapter in the Coastal Bend’s history and bringing thousands of military personnel and their families to South Texas.Image courtesy of TexVet webpage Today, Corpus Christi is home to Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Naval Air … Read more
Since its discovery by Spanish explorer Alonzo Alvarez de Pineda in 1519, Corpus Christi has lived a storied life. Looking out over the Gulf of Mexico, Corpus Christi has long been an industrial intersection, a haven for the shipwrecked, a training site for the Navy’s pilots, and a true beach paradise for residents and visitors … Read more
Here in the Coastal Bend, our world is approximately 90% sand- we have over 60 miles of sand in the Padre Island National Seashore alone! Then there’s the sand on all of our beaches, the sand in our yards, and the sand in our cars (it happens to everyone…resistance is futile). All jokes aside, Coastal … Read more
During the sweltering days of summer (and the way-too-long months of winter), it seems everyone digs out their swimsuits and flocks the nearest Insta-worthy, palm-tree lined paradise. Literally. Everyone. During these high-tourism seasons, the best vacation spots seem to double in population. But crowds, beach concerts, and tailgates aren’t everyone’s speed, and here in the … Read more
The glittering, sun-soaked coastline may be one of our most exquisite natural masterpieces, but locals and visitors alike know that nature isn’t the Coastal Bend’s only artistic genius. Image: @isabelle.terry Made up of diverse cities and towns (such as Corpus Christi, Rockport, and Port Aransas, among others), and attracting transplants and visitors from around the … Read more
Luxury homes starting at $500k? Unheard of! Unless you live in the Coastal Bend. With its lower-than-average cost of living, the Coastal Bend offers unbeatable housing options in every price range. Even luxury homes (the tippy top of the real estate market) sell for a fraction of what they would in other parts of the … Read more
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