If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, then make a stop at Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture located 19.1 mi (30.8 km) from the center of Corpus Christi. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center and Roberts Point Park, both nearby.