Executive Surf Club

Executive Surf Club is a bar in Corpus Christi, Texas, located at 306 N Chaparral St. It holds a 4.40 rating based on customer reviews. Founded in 1990 by Brad Lomax, the venue originated from a group of local businessmen who bonded over surfing. Lomax used this spirit to create a concept honoring surf culture and the beach lifestyle, with the "executive" title serving as a tongue-in-cheek reference to office workers longing for the coast. What began as a concept to merge the best aspects of living on the Texas Gulf Coast has secured its spot as an iconic live music venue and hangout in South Texas.

The club is known for its intimate and salty atmosphere. When launched in 1990, the original team intended to offer live music as an amenity, unaware it would become a defining feature. The venue emerged as one of the premier venues in the State of Texas during the pre-digital era, attracting acts from across the country. Notable performances include the 60's Surf Guitar group The Ventures, punk rock icons The Dead Kennedys, and the Russian band The Red Elvises in 1997. Conjunto pioneer Flaco Jimenez captivated a sold-out house in 2003, while Texas singer/songwriter Townes Van Zandt performed his goodbye to the Coastal Bend from the patio. The Surf Club also hosted the final concert by Tejano music legend Isido Lopez before his death in 2004.

The venue played a vital role in connecting Corpus Christi to the Texas music circuit, hosting legendary acts such as Robert Earl Keen, Charlie Robison, Blue October, Miranda Lambert, Guy Clark, and Junior Brown. In 2023, the outdoor stage was christened the "Robert Earl Keen Singers & Songwriters Stage." The club maintains an active and long-running Open Mike program to encourage local musical talent. For over 30 years, the bar has served homestyle beach grub inspired by dives from Baja to Bob Hall pier. It has led the craft beer movement in Corpus Christi, featuring 36 beers on tap since the early 1990s. The business hosts weekly and seasonal events and offers private parties in the "Board Room." Hours are 11 AM to 11 PM Sunday through Thursday, and 11 AM to 12 AM on Friday and Saturday.

The bar sits on N Chaparral St, just steps from Lomax Street and the Texas Surf Museum.

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