Exploring Padre Island in Corpus Christi

Your next outdoor adventures are all right here.

From beach days to vibrant nightlife, this one-stop destination has all the Texas-sized adventures you crave. On North Padre Island, explore the protected Padre Island National Seashore that – at nearly 70 miles long – is the longest undeveloped barrier island in the world. Go camping by the dunes all year round, and try horseback riding on the beach. This seashore also shelters Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, the tiny endangered sea turtle that conservationists have been working hard to protect. Come see for yourself the natural wonders and rich sailing history that makes this preserved destination such a unique place to explore.