Corpus Christi International Airport 30 min
Mustang Island State Park (21 min) 3,954-acre park with ranger programs & miles of open beaches, plus areas for camping & birding. Bob Hall Pier (22 min) Texas Sealife Center (15 min) Donation-based, volunteer-run center featuring a variety of rescued coastal & aquatic wildlife. Oso Bay (22 min) Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve & Learning Center (18 min) Nature and park Packery Channel Park (16 min) This nature park with boardwalks & a picnic area is popular for birding, kayaking & fishing. In The Game Funtrackers (11 min) Amusement park with rides, go-karts, an arcade, mini-golf & more, plus a cafe with American fare. South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center (16 min) Expansive learning center featuring an array of flora & fauna; classes & tours are available. Suter Wildlife Refuge (18 min) Wildlife refuge offering birdwatching, biking & hiking trails, a picnic area & more. Padre Island National Seashore (30 min) Beach, turtles, camping, birdwatching, and sea turtles Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve (17 min) Nature and park JP Luby Beach (19 min) Padre Balli Park (21 min) 374-acre park on the beach offering swimming, paved & tent campsites & a fishing pier. Whitecap Beach (20 min) Long stretch of scenic beach with sizable surf & seasonal lifeguards, plus vehicles with permits. |