Best Photo Spots on North Padre Island

Padre Island National Seashore - Malaquite Visitor Center

4.8· 723 reviews

20420 Park Rd 22, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA

Michael J. Ellis Beach and Seawall

4.8· 123 reviews

14926 Windward Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA

Beach access

4.8· 55 reviews

14926 Windward Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA

Whitecap Beach

4.7· 2586 reviews

Long stretch of scenic beach with sizable surf & seasonal lifeguards, plus vehicles with permits.

Whitecap Beach, 14802 Whitecap Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA

Padre Island Seawall

4.7· 1237 reviews

616500451400, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA

Horses on the Beach

4.7· 1027 reviews

19136 Park Rd 22, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA

Texas Sealife Center

4.7· 695 reviews

Donation-based, volunteer-run center featuring a variety of rescued coastal & aquatic wildlife.

14220 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA

JP Luby Beach

4.7· 473 reviews

Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA

Malaquite Campground

4.7· 452 reviews

Straightforward campsite by the sea offering tent camping, grills, rinse showers & bathrooms.

20420 Park Rd 22, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA

Malaquite Beach

4.7· 207 reviews

FPGG+XH, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA

North Beach Camping

4.7· 149 reviews

N Beach Access Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA

Newport Pass Beach Access

4.7· 100 reviews

JRJ4+RC, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA

Natural Beach

4.7· 94 reviews

North, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA

Mustang Island State Park

4.6· 6018 reviews

3,954-acre park with ranger programs & miles of open beaches, plus areas for camping & birding.

9394 TX-361, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA

Padre Balli Park

4.6· 2051 reviews

374-acre park on the beach offering swimming, paved & tent campsites & a fishing pier.

15820 Park Rd 22, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA

Mustang Beach

4.6· 258 reviews

Access Rd No 3, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA

Packery Channel Park

4.5· 351 reviews

This nature park with boardwalks & a picnic area is popular for birding, kayaking & fishing.

Packary Channel Park, 14218 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA

Access Rd 3- Beach Access

4.5· 11 reviews

Access Rd No 3, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA

Mustang Island Adventures

4.9· 375 reviews

5009 TX-361, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

Port A Beach

4.8· 441 reviews

Port Aransas Beach Rd, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

Port Aransas Beach

4.8· 294 reviews

RXM3+H9, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

The Patton Center

4.8· 112 reviews

855 E Cotter Ave, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

Port Aransas

4.8· 52 reviews

Port Aransas Beach Rd, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

Port Aransas Texas

4.8· 24 reviews

Port Aransas Beach Rd, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

Observation Deck

4.8· 14 reviews

395 J C Barr Blvd, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

Roberts Point Park

4.7· 3128 reviews

This 50-acre waterfront park features a music venue, a pavilion, an observation tower & more.

301 J C Barr Blvd, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

Port Aransas Beach

4.7· 1002 reviews

6-mile, sandy beach area popular with locals for surfing, swimming, sunbathing & other recreation.

Port Aransas Beach, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

Tony Amos City Beach

4.7· 403 reviews

Access Rd 1, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

Port Aransas Beach Marker 39

4.7· 299 reviews

140 Royal Dunes, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

Access Road 2 Beach

4.7· 209 reviews

Access Rd No 2, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

Port Aransas Museum

4.7· 146 reviews

A kit house from the early 1900s is home to this center for regional history & preservation.

408 N Alister St, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

Port Aransas Beach

4.7· 13 reviews

3306 On The Beach Dr, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

I. B. Magee Beach Park

4.6· 2890 reviews

No-frills seaside camping spot with a bathhouse, coin showers, electrical hook-ups & picnic tables.

321 N on the Beach, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center

4.6· 1137 reviews

Observation area for birds, alligators & fish, featuring a boardwalk & tower with panoramic views.

1356 Ross Ave, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

The Beach

4.6· 548 reviews

The Beach, Port Aransas Beach Rd, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

Port Aransas Beach Park

4.6· 283 reviews

Port Aransas Beach Park, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture

4.6· 236 reviews

Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

Port Aransas Beach

4.6· 36 reviews

RW5H+WX, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

Wetland Park

4.6· 34 reviews

Wetland Park, 1112 TX-361, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

Holiday Beach

4.6· 33 reviews

Holiday Beach, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

On The Beach RV Park

4.5· 901 reviews

Running since the '70s, this simple RV park offers hookups, showers, activities & beach views.

907 Access Rd 1-A, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

Treasure Island

4.4· 317 reviews

315 N Alister St, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

Lydia Ann Lighthouse

4.4· 97 reviews

Harbor Island Road, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA

Osprey Overlook

4.9· 11 reviews

Unnamed Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78414, USA

Padre Island National Seashore

4.8· 2118 reviews

Coastal island home to sea turtles, with camping on the sand dunes & fishing or boating on lagoons.

Texas, USA

Viewpoint of the Flower

4.8· 686 reviews

600 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA

Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve and Learning Center Corpus Christi, TX

4.7· 1371 reviews

2446 N Oso Pkwy, Corpus Christi, TX 78414, USA

Bayfront Park

4.7· 672 reviews

1513-1517 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA

Oleander Point at Cole Park

4.7· 252 reviews

S Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA

Cole Park

4.6· 6095 reviews

Bayside park with a playground, lighted fishing pier, skate park & open spaces for outdoor activity.

2600 Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78404, USA

Swantner Park

4.6· 1253 reviews

5102 Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, USA

Water's Edge Park

4.6· 395 reviews

602 S Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA

11th Hour Escape

4.6· 321 reviews

4455 S Padre Island Dr #105, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, USA

South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center

4.5· 2430 reviews

Expansive learning center featuring an array of flora & fauna; classes & tours are available.

8545 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413, USA

The Art Museum of South Texas

4.5· 1102 reviews

The permanent collection & special exhibits showcase regional fine art, photography & crafts.

1902 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA

Heritage Park

4.5· 984 reviews

Popular site with several Victorian homes, some offering tours, plus space for picnics & festivals.

1581 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA

Breaker Avenue Beach Access

4.5· 885 reviews

Breaker Ave, Corpus Christi, TX 78402, USA

Ropes Park

4.5· 583 reviews

3502 Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, USA

Surfside Park

4.5· 12 reviews

3826 Surfside Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78402, USA

Born to Fly mural

4.5· 11 reviews

601 TX-544 Spur, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA

La Palmera

4.4· 7669 reviews

100+ shopping & dining options & occasional events make this stalwart enclosed mall a local staple.

5488 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, USA

McGee Beach

4.4· 2015 reviews

McGee Beach, Corpus Christi, TX, USA

North Beach

4.4· 1017 reviews

Popular, white sand beach featuring a paved multiuse trail, Ferris wheel, aquarium & restaurant.

North Beach, Corpus Christi, TX, USA

Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge

4.4· 597 reviews

Wildlife refuge offering birdwatching, biking & hiking trails, a picnic area & more.

6001 Ennis Joslin Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, USA

Artesian Park

4.4· 216 reviews

524 Twigg St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA

Dolphin Park

4.4· 181 reviews

200 Sandbar Ave, Corpus Christi, TX 78402, USA

Downtown Corpus Christi

4.4· 46 reviews

518 Peoples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA

Watergarden

4.2· 203 reviews

1700 N Chaparral St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA

La Retama Park

4.2· 97 reviews

501 N Mesquite St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, USA