Mustang Island itself lies along Corpus Christi Bay and the ... along a pristine 1.5-mile section of the beach, if you're in the mood for truly rugged camping right by the water.

While you'll find many pristine sands along the Padre Island National Seashore and Mustang Island, you can also find a few beaches closer to town along the Corpus Christi Bay. North Beach sits ...

The two-day event is free and open to the public. Seating is available on the seawall steps. A DJ and a variety of food ...

While its southern section, South Padre Island, is a well-known spring break destination, Padre Island offers a calmer seaside getaway near Corpus ... so here by camping on the beach.