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Padre Island National SeashoreHatchlings are about two inches in length, more or less, depending on their species.
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Malaquite Visitor Center

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Malaquite Visitor Center

A small bookstore and gift shop, information desk, and park museum are located in the Malaquite Visitor Center. 

 

 

 

 

Across the deck from the visitor center is a small concession store which offers picnic supplies, souvenirs, beer (no wine or liquor), cold drinks, post cards, t-shirts, swimwear, basic fishing supplies, and other items.  The Concessions does not rent umbrellas or beach chairs, so please bring your own.

The park does not have a gas station or post office. Please see the links above for directions to the nearest locations.
The National Park Service arrowhead contains a white buffalo, an animal sacred to many native Americans.  

Did You Know?
Although Padre Nicolas Balli established the first permanent settlement on the island, the island was previously owned by his father and his grandfather, who obtained the original grant from the Spanish crown.
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Last Updated: July 05, 2009 at 16:12 EST