Just a short drive down the coast, the South Texas Botanical Gardens in Corpus Christi marks the Fourth of July weekend with a festive, garden-side celebration. Discounted admission makes the trip even easier, and on July 3rd a parade and Most Patriotic Attire contest add a playful, red-white-and-blue spirit to the lush surroundings — dress the part and you might just walk away a winner.
After a day of blooms and patriotic fanfare in the city, the quieter rhythms of Cinnamon Shore feel like a reward — Beached Inn's porch, the salt air rolling in off the Gulf, and a long coastal evening waiting to welcome you back.