Turn Corpus Christi into a holiday playground: an app-led scavenger hunt that sends teams hunting festive items, performing silly tasks and competing on a live leaderboard. Designed for all ages, the one-hour Holly Jolly Hunt is an easy, social way to explore the bayfront and downtown lights.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The holiday hunt unfurls along salt-bright streets and bayfront promenades, phones in hand and laughter cutting through the brisk Gulf air. Teams angle for decorated doorways, festive window displays and oddball seasonal finds—each photo submitted through the app converts city fabric into points on a live leaderboard.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short bursts of walking and standing with stroller accessibility where sidewalks permit.
Wildlife
History
Corpus Christi was named by Spanish settlers in 1686 and grew around fishing, shipping and later naval aviation—those layers show in the waterfront and museum exhibits.
Conservation
Coastal habitats are sensitive; stick to sidewalks and marked trails, pack out all trash, and avoid disturbing shorebirds and nesting areas.
Reserve your spot on the Experience the season with a scavenger hunt in Corpus Christi with Holly Jolly today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone and bring a battery pack
The game runs through a smartphone app—expect heavy camera and data use; a full battery and backup pack keep you in the hunt.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Routes use sidewalks and paved waterfront paths—supportive shoes keep you quick between photo targets.
Time your hunt for lights or daylight
Evening hunts highlight holiday displays while daytime offers clearer photos and cooler conditions in summer.
Plan a compact route
Start near the bayfront or a downtown square to minimize backtracking and maximize finds within the one-hour window.
Smartphone with camera
Required to run the app, submit photos and track your team score.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your device powered through heavy photo use and messaging with the remote guide.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive shoes reduce fatigue during short, repeated walks between clues.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is important on warm Gulf Coast days—many public refill stations are available downtown.
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