Getting There

Plane
The nearest major airport is Corpus Christi International Airport. It is approximately 43 miles away.

Car
The seashore is located southeast of the city of Corpus Christi, Texas. Visitors to Corpus Christi should head East through the city on South Padre Island Drive (Highway 358). After crossing the JFK Causeway and the bridge onto Padre Island, continue about 10 miles south on Park Road 22. The physical address for the Malaquite Visitor Center is 20402 Park Road 22, Corpus Christi, TX 78418.

Please take note: our park is on North Padre Island. South Padre Island is approximately another three hours south via highway 77. For information on South Padre Island call 1-800-343-2368 or visit their website at www.sopadre.com.

Bus
There are no bus routes to the park.

Public Transportation
There is no regularly scheduled public or commercial transportation to the park.