Corpus Christi’s best local businesses

The 126 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 2

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126 businesses across 11 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants53 places · newest: Black Sheep Bistro, Aug 2
• 02Beauty12 places · newest: Planet Sol Salon, Aug 2
• 03Entertainment9 places · newest: River Hills Country Club, Aug 2
• 04Nightlife8 places · newest: Executive Surf Club, Aug 2
• 05Bakeries & Sweets8 places · newest: 3 Leches Bakery, Aug 2
• 06Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage5 places · newest: Good Shepherd's Corner Resale Shop, Aug 2
• 07Health & Wellness4 places · newest: Woodhouse Spa, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture6 places · newest: Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden7 places · newest: Bel Furniture, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts6 places · newest: Clawson's Music, Aug 2
• 11Pets4 places · newest: Edgar And Ivy's Cat Sanctuary, Aug 2

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• Academy Sports + Outdoors

  Sporting Goods

  Sporting goods chain selling athletic apparel & footwear, plus outdoor gear & fitness equipment.

  5001 S Padre Island Dr · academy.com ↗

• DICK'S Sporting Goods

  Sporting Goods

  Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.

  4938 S Staples St A-1 · stores.dickssportinggoods.com ↗

• Cole Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  If you’ve been meaning to log some outdoor time without overthinking it, Cole Park delivers with a playground for the kids, a lighted…

  2600 Ocean Dr · visitcorpuschristitx.org ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 30

• Soul Ties Co.

  Shopping

  Need a confidence pick-me-up this week? Soul Ties Co. does custom airbrush tans tailored to your skin tone plus permanent jewelry and…

  5702 S Staples St d1 · soulties.co ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 30

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