La Palmera Mall - Corpus Christi, TX - Shopping mall

La Palmera Mall is a popular shopping center located in Corpus Christi, Texas. It's home to over 100 stores and services offering something for everyone, and serves both locals and visitors alike.

La Palmera Mall was opened in 1970, originally under the name of Padre Staples Mall. When it was opened it was the largest mall in the area, and has seen a great deal of expansion and renovation in its time to keep up with the ever expanding market. The name change occurred in the summer of 2008, and the mall is still undergoing renovation to offer customers more choice than ever.

Currently, the mall is anchored by department stores Dillard's, Macys and J.C. Penney, but its home to over 100 other stores offering a great selection. The mall offers stores of all kinds from larger chain stores to smaller boutiques and kiosks, covering every genre imaginable. Popular stores include Nine West, Abercrombie & Fitch, The Children's Place, Foot Locker, Gap, Hot Topic, Sunglasses Hut, Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works.

There's also a great selection of food outlets on offer, and with the new food court soon to be opened there'll be more to choose from than ever. Choices include Villa Pizza, Chili's Bar & Grill and Great American Cookie Company, to name but a few.

There are several other service stores on offer at the mall, including opticians, a hearing center and photo studio. There are also pampering services available, giving shoppers the best way to relax and unwind after a shopping trip. Options include Mastercuts, Romantic Nails and Regis Hairstylists, among others.

There are a number of extra programs on offer at the mall, including the Tide Turners Kids Club for children aged 5 and under. Members get access to exclusive events and activities and can also get access to discounts and special promotions at stores and restaurants throughout the mall. Then there's the Wave Walkers, a walking club that gives members the chance to get their daily exercise in as well as offering exclusive events, discounts and benefits including a monthly get-together.

The mall is open throughout the year, with regular opening hours being 10am to 9pm Monday to Saturday and from noon until 6pm on Sundays. Individual store opening hours as well as holiday hours can often vary, so be sure to check in advance. It's also worth checking the events calendar to see what's coming up, as the mall is host to a number of events and promotions throughout the year.

La Palmera Mall already offers a great deal to customers, but thanks to the renovations, there are plenty of changes and improvements that will be seen at the mall over the coming months. Watch out for a new children's play area, an outdoor lifestyle court including seating areas, new shops and restaurants and an upper level retail expansion. It will soon offer more to customers than ever before, and is well worth the trip for anyone in the area.