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Malaquite Beach

Padre Island National Seashore, 20420 Park Road 22, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
361-949-8068
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Beaches, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Camping, Picnicking
Description: This beach on Padre Island is a great camping and beach-going spot.
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Corpus Christi, Texas
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

This venue offers several park experiences in one,fishing,walking,hiking,windsurfing,cycling just to name a few. The environment was heavenly & don't forget the sea turtles and birds:) 20 minutes from down town but a world away. More

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San Antonio, Texas
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012
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Nice elevated center and all the resources you need in one spot. (showers, store, etc) You can hit the beach by taking a walk down the wooden walkway or you can swing down the road in your vehicle and grab a spot on the beach. You can also access little and big shell off road from this part of the... More

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Austin, Texas
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012
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Love to see a beach and what it is like wherever we go. More

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Corpus Christi, Texas
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012

This is a part of the national seashore park system. Its amazing miles of unspoiled beach!!! It's a must when visiting Corpus Christi!! More

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Austin, Texas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012
2
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We lived in Corpus Christi for 9 years and visited this beach many times. We always purchase the year long pass for $20. It is per vehicle!!!!! So bring the whole family. The best part of this beach is that the visitor center is between the parking lot and the beach and is on the top of the dunes with... More

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Mountain Home, Arkansas
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012
3
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We spent several hours in the park area and found it very enjoyable. It was a cold day so we didn't walk the beach but some "die hards" were enjoying the surf. The area is kept as natural as possible but lots of activities are provided. Piers, gift shop,several beaches, camping areas, wind surfing beaches, fishing ramps for boats, etc.... More

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Delaware
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

We stopped here to go for a nice long walk on the beach at the end of December. I love how the park has been kept pristine, but I disagreed with leaving dead fish along the high tide line left over from the red tides. I understand the principle in trying to leave everything as natural as possible, but stinking... More

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Corpus Christi, Texas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2011

Nice clean beach. They have the turtle rescue/release during the summer time. Been having red tide blooms this winter that is very irritating to the sinuses. More

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Lawrence Kansas
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2011
1
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We spent two days at this beach, this kids couldn't get enough! More

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Texas
1 review
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 26, 2008
19
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We went the week before Labor Day. Nice beech by Texas standards, clean facilities with a conveiece store [beer & fishing gear sold], showers, sand rinse, picnic tables, education center, tours. This is a family park you don't have to worry about "spring break " type behavior. We just wanted to swim & lay out in the sun. The park... More

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