Central City in Corpus Christi in Nueces County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Executive Surf Club
Photographed by Dave W, December 27, 2025
1. Executive Surf Club Marker
This Corpus Christi landmark was opened in 1990 by Waterstreet Restaurants. The name originates from a very loosely organized group of mid-life locals who continue to enjoy the sport of surfing here in the Gulf of Mexico.
Over the years the Executive Surf Club has emerged as one of the premier live music venues in the State of Texas. Musical Acts ranging from 60’s Surf Guitar group “The Ventures” to punk rick icons “The Dead Kennedies” have played the outdoor stage. In 1997 “The Red Elvises” from Russia brought post Cold War rock-and-roll to a crowd of Corpus Christi capitalists and conjunto pioneer “Flaco Jiminez” captivated a sold out house here in 2003. The late and loved Texas singer/songwriter “Townes Van Zandt” said goodbye to the Coastal Bend from our patio and the Surf Club proudly hosted the final concert performed by Tejano music legend “Isido Lopez” before his death in 2004.
With an ative and long running Open Mike program the Executive Surf Club encourages and promotes local musical talent and often serves as a stepping stone venue for talented performers on their way up the ladder to regional and national
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Erected by Executive Surf Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.
Location. 27° 47.667′ N, 97° 23.661′ W. Marker is in Corpus Christi, Texas, in Nueces County. It is in Central City. It is on North Chaparral Street north of Lomax Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 306 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi TX 78401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Ranchero (within shouting distance of this marker); Corpus Christi (within shouting distance of this marker); Gold Star Court of Honor (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old St. Patrick's Church
Photographed by Dave W, December 27, 2025
2. Executive Surf Club Marker
Also see . . . Our Story section of the venue's website. Some additional history
A group of local businessmen who were forced to grow up and get real jobs, remained bonded by surfing together before and after work.(Submitted on December 27, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 27, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
