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Padre Island National Seashore Loggerheads usually nest at night, as do most sea turtle species.
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Padre Island National Seashore
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The nearest major airport is Corpus Christi International Airport, which is approximately 43 miles away.

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The National Seashore is located southeast of the city of Corpus Christi, Texas. Visitors to the area should head east through the city on Highway 358. After crossing the JFK Causeway onto Padre Island, Highway 358 changes to Park Road 22.  Continue about 10 miles south on Park Road 22. The physical address for Malaquite Visitor Center is 20420 Park Road 22, Corpus Christi, TX 78418.

The National Seashore 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.

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Beach wheelchairs are available for loan, but must be returned by the Visitor Center's closing time.

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Padre Island National Seashore has one wheelchair designed for use on loose sand available for loan at no charge? Users must leave a driver's license or their personal wheelchair at the information desk while the beach wheelchair is on loan.
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Last Updated: October 15, 2010 at 10:05 MST