By: Michela May Photo by: Rachel Benavides
The open beaches of the Texas bay have become a staplebronce again for Coastal Bend and visiting central residence as summer timebrapproaches, but when the ragged winds of Corpus Christi start up and the exhaustingbrheat make the white sands unbearable in the afternoon, there are places to escapebrto that can benefit all sea-goers.
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World Ocean’s Day approaches this Saturday on Junebr8th, and brings recognition to the beauty of our summer escapes. People all over the worldbrwill be celebrating the blue planet through collaborative cleanups andbrconservation events – but this is not the only day of the year that locals can participate!brSome of our restaurants are taking part in keeping the oceans healthy all yearbrround through the Surfrider Foundation, which dedicates itself to the world’sbroceans, waves and beaches by asking restaurants to participate in ocean-friendlybrpractices to keep them clean of hard to deteriorate plastics and one-usebrcontainers.
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Not only can you help out with cleaning up MustangbrBeach or participating at the Texas State Aquarium during World Ocean’s Day,brbut you can also support the local businesses that give their all to keep thebrocean clean every day!
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Here are some local restaurants that are members of the Surfrider Foundation.
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1. Scuttlebutt’sbrSeafood Bar & Grill provides something for everyone! However,brthey have some of the most unique and home-style seafood tastes in the CoastalbrBend area. A classic; the Island style fish n’ chip basket, comes out with a goldenbrand crispy batter that settles any nostalgic coastal heart. 14254 South Padre Island Dr.
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2. ThebrPost at Lamar Park is one of the most visited bars inbrtown, and has an even more recognizable food array. They have some of the most complexbrflavor combinations, including their crispy brussel sprouts that have a warm, smokybrtaste, accompanied by a honey Sriracha sauce. It’s a to die for favorite amongbrthe regulars and this is truly a pub that specializes in gourmet food. 411 Doddridge St. #102
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3. ThebrSushi Room is located in one of the most diverse and communitybrcentralized spots of Corpus Christi, providing everyone with fresh sushi blends,brincluding California style and spicy tuna rolls. Their chef specialty rolls are wherebrthe creativity kicks in, though – where blackened tuna mixes with yellow bellbrpeppers, cucumber poblano cream sauce, and pico de gallo to create a symphony ofbrsweet and tangy flavors in their black tuna roll. 309 North Water St.
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4. ThebrPepsi Shoreline Grill at the Texas State Aquarium isbranother great, ocean friendly option to visit during World Ocean’s Day. Thisbrgrill specializes in half-pound burgers and even offers a kid-friendly menu,brbenefiting the whole family. The classic menu provides something that can be enjoyedbrby everyone while interacting with some of the world’s most magnificent oceanbrcreatures. They are even the first ever Texas restaurant to receive an awardbrfor their ocean-friendly practices! 2710brNorth Shoreline Blvd., first floor
5. LabrPlaya Mexican Grille is another option for those living inbrthe Port Aransas area wanting an ocean-friendly experience. Providing a wonderfulbrselection of traditional Mexican cuisine, an array of Tex Mex foods, daily fishbrspecials, and even vegan friendly options, all encapsulated within a small hotspotbrthat booms with the classic, southwestern coastal lifestyle. 222 Beach Ave., Port Aransas
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Tobrfind more information about World Ocean’s Day or how to set up a local event,brvisit worldoceansday.org, or call +1(401)709-4071, and tobrlearn more about the Surfrider Foundation, visit surfrider.org, or call (949)492-8170
