Drives Texas Corpus Christi, the Coastal Bend and the Rio Grande Valley
Shoreline Boulevard and Ocean Drive
Shoreline Boulevard, Ocean Drive, North Shoreline Boulevard · Corpus Christi → Ocean Drive south
The drive
Shoreline Boulevard and Ocean Drive follow Corpus Christi Bay for about eight miles, from the downtown T-heads and marinas past the seawall and bayfront parks to the south side. The road is two to four lanes with traffic signals, a waterfront city drive rather than a twisty one.
Shoreline Boulevard opened in March 1941 on land created when the seawall was pushed about 100 feet into the bay and backfilled with dredge material. The seawall, designed by the sculptor Gutzon Borglum, has an L-head and two T-heads and was built after the 1919 hurricane. Its steps work as an amphitheater facing the sea.
The drive ends on Ocean Drive to the south.
Along the way
- Corpus Christi (downtown Shoreline Boulevard)
- Ocean Drive south
Good to know
- Expect traffic signals along the whole drive; it is two to four lanes.
- The seawall and Shoreline Boulevard were built after the 1919 hurricane, and the bay is exposed to Gulf storms; check conditions during hurricane season.
Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check TxDOT DriveTexas.
Questions about this drive
How long is Shoreline Boulevard and Ocean Drive in Corpus Christi?
Shoreline Boulevard and Ocean Drive together are 7.9 miles and take about 15 minutes with signals.
What are the T-heads in Corpus Christi?
The T-heads are piers that extend from the downtown seawall into the bay; the seawall also has an L-head, and marinas sit by them.
When was Shoreline Boulevard built?
Shoreline Boulevard opened in 1941 on land reclaimed when the seawall was moved into the bay.
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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.