What is Padre Island National Seashore?

Approximately a four-hour journey north escape road of South Padre Island, Padre Island National Seashore offers an ideal retreat for anyone seeking respite from the rigors of everyday life, while engaging with nature, solitude, and the auditory experience of crashing ocean waves. The national seashore is the largest expanse of unspoiled barrier island globally, with 70 miles of protected shoreline. Engage in birdwatching to identify how many of the over 380 species present in this area you can see, or verify if you can witness the release of Kemp’s ridley sea turtle hatchlings throughout the summer. The Laguna Madre has shallow waters ideal for kayaking, and camping inside the park is available throughout the year.