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Padre Island National Seashore

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Padre Island National Seashore is a magnificent 70-mile stretch of white sand beach, scenic dunes and warm ocean water, offering ideal conditions for …

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Mar 13, 2025
Nice beaches! The visitors center had showers and bathrooms and a decent sized area with covered picnic tables. One of the beaches was drive-on. It also had a hiking trail and you could take wind sur…Full review by TravelKing76689
Jan 2, 2025
The visitors centre is very good. Has changing rooms. Lots of picnic tables and chairs. The beach was very quiet -- few people and no vehicles! Lots of birds were seen while walking the beach. …Full review by Theresa B
Jul 19, 2024
What an amazing experience at Padre Island National Seashore watching a release of Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle hatchlings, one the rarest species of sea turtles. Beach was nice & clean. Easy ticket purc…Full review by LandonAndCristy
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Hi, I'm planning a trip to padre Island from plano tx. Can I drive directly in? Or will I need a ferry at any time? Thank you
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You can drive through Corpus Christi on 358 which will take you over the JFK Causeway. You do have the option to take your car onto a short ferry trip at Port Aransas. It's a beautiful …
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You can drive through Corpus Christi on 358 which will take you over the JFK Causeway. You do have the option to take your car onto a short ferry trip at Port Aransas. It's a beautiful drive over the island and I hope you have a great trip!
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Where is the north Padre island visitors center
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At Malaquite Beach. Cross the bridge to the part of Corpus that's on North Padre and go south at the intersection of 361 and Padre Island Drive. It's about 15 miles down and you …
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At Malaquite Beach. Cross the bridge to the part of Corpus that's on North Padre and go south at the intersection of 361 and Padre Island Drive. It's about 15 miles down and you have to pay to enter the park before you get there.
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Answer by Kyle B · Nov 28, 2021
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We have a travel trailer. Where is the best to beach camp?
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Anywhere is fine for camping.
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Do I have to pay to use North beach?
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Yes. North Beach is a part of the national seashore and park entrance fees are required in this area.
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