Nueces County, which is named after the Nueces River, is an affordable place for destination weddings, and we found plenty of resources there to help you plan the wedding of your dreams.
Major cities and towns in Nueces County include Corpus Christi, which is the county seat, Agua Dulce, Port Aransas, Chapman Ranch, Tierra Grande, Driscoll, Bishop, San Patricio, Robstown, and Petronila.
Nueces County has approximately 223 sunny days annually, and with its warm year-round temperatures, it is a popular place for beach weddings. Just remember that Nueces County has extremely hot summers, with an average high in July of 91.5 degrees Fahrenheit.
Major beaches in Nueces County include Mustang Island State Park, Padre Island National Seashore, Whitecap Beach, McGee Beach, and North Beach, which is conveniently located near fresh seafood restaurants and major Corpus Christi attractions.
Also, you might want to check out the South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, one of the county's popular attractions and wedding venues.
As a popular tourist destination, Nueces County has plenty of shopping venues, including traditional shopping malls, souvenir shops, upscale boutiques and specialty stores.
Popular places to shop in Nueces County include La Palmera, the Sunrise Mall, the shops in downtown Corpus Christi, and the boutiques scattered throughout Port Aransas, just to name a few.
Nueces County has plenty of things for you to do besides relaxing on the beach and shopping, so make sure you take a break from the wedding planning process to explore the area.
For starters, you can visit historic attractions, like the U.S.S. Lexington, Old Bayview Cemetery, and the Centennial House, spend a day at the Texas State Aquarium or the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, or attend one of the area's annual events, like the Sunfest Indian Festival, the Ethnic Food Festival, or the Lunar New Year Festival.
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