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Padre Island Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

barrier island in Texas, United States

About Padre Island

Direct access by car between the two islands is not possible, due to the Mansfield Channel separating the two, in addition to the protected lands ofPadre Island National Seashore. The nearest roads are 55 miles to the north or 22 miles to the south. The only access between the two islands is to return to the mainland and take US Highway 77 betweenHarlingen,Kingsville, andCorpus Christi.

Padre Island Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including:

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