Corpus Christi International Airport 26 min
Padre Balli Park (8 min) 374-acre park on the beach offering swimming, paved & tent campsites & a fishing pier. JP Luby Beach (6 min) Bob Hall Pier (9 min) Packery Channel Park (6 min) This nature park with boardwalks & a picnic area is popular for birding, kayaking & fishing. In The Game Funtrackers (9 min) Amusement park with rides, go-karts, an arcade, mini-golf & more, plus a cafe with American fare. Texas Sealife Center (5 min) Donation-based, volunteer-run center featuring a variety of rescued coastal & aquatic wildlife. Mustang Island State Park Office (8 min) Padre Island National Seashore (16 min) Beach, turtles, camping, birdwatching, and sea turtles North Padre Sea Wall (7 min) North Packery Channel Jetty (5 min) Whitecap Beach (6 min) Long stretch of scenic beach with sizable surf & seasonal lifeguards, plus vehicles with permits. South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center (25 min) Expansive learning center featuring an array of flora & fauna; classes & tours are available. Mustang Island State Park (8 min) 3,954-acre park with ranger programs & miles of open beaches, plus areas for camping & birding. |