Beach Parking Permits

2026 Beach Parking Permit

It’s Your Ticket to Enjoy Corpus Christi's Gulf Beaches

The Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department makes accessing our stunning local Gulf Coast beaches easy with Beach Parking Permits. Available at multiple locations throughout the city and on the beach, these permits are required for designated areas. Please refer to the parking guide and map for more information.

Priced at just $12, the permit is valid for a full year—from January 1 to December 31. Simply display the sticker on your vehicle's windshield and enjoy worry-free beach visits. We invite you to visit the beauty of Padre Island's endless miles of sand and surf.

Purchasing a permit helps maintain clean and safe beaches, and it also prevents receiving a citation. All proceeds from sales are reinvested to provide pristine beaches for everyone to enjoy.

Participating Stores

The permits are sold year-round at the following locations:

    • Stripes* (Padre Island, Flour Bluff, & select stores in central Corpus Christi)
    • H-E-B (Aransas Pass, Corpus Christi, Portland & Rockport)
    • Padre Balli Park (Nueces County Headquarters Office) (map link)
    • Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (University Center, Unit 5793, UC 107) (map link)
    • Central Cashiering at Corpus Christi City Hall (map link) 
    • Circle K (Padre Island & Flour Bluff)
    • Murphy Oil USA (Alice, Aransas Pass, Corpus Christi, Portland & Rockport)


*Below are all the participating Stripes stores:


(Last updated 1-1-2026)

Annual beach parking permits are free to disabled U.S. Veterans.

To qualify, you must present a current year 2026 letter from the VA verifying your percentage of service-related disability (50% or greater) and a state driver’s license or permanent INDEF 100% Disabled American Veteran Identification and Privilege Card.

  • The pass is limited to one per applicant.
  • Limit of one vehicle entry per military applicant.

Available Sites:

  • Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Administrative Office, located at 400 Mann Street – Suite 200 (Bayview Tower)
  • Corpus Christi Beach Office, located at 8185 Hwy 361

For more information, please call (361) 826-3423.

Map of island beaches

Beach Permit Parking Guide & Map

View a printable map that shows four types of beaches:

  • Beach Permit Required
  • Free Parking
  • State Park Fees Apply
  • Pedestrian Only Beach

Permit Map and Guide

Contact Information

Address:
8185 Highway 361,
Corpus Christi, TX 78418  

Phone: (361) 885-3469

About Us

The mission of the Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department is to provide high-quality parks, facilities, and programs that empower residents and visitors to Live, Learn, and Play! We envision a thriving Corpus Christi powered by vibrant parks, captivating natural features, and outstanding recreational opportunities.
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Contact Information

Address: 400 Mann Street, Suite 200, Corpus Christi, TX 78401

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9277, Corpus Christi, TX 78469

Phone: (361) 826-PLAY 

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