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Mustang Island State Park is a Texas state park stretching along five miles of gulf coastline. The long swaths of sand and lapping waves of the gulf create the perfect backdrop for a day of beachside fun. There are many activities to take part in, including outdoor favorites like mountain biking, hiking, fishing, and picnicking.

The park’s natural scenery includes interesting sand dunes, more than 400 species of birds, and Atlantic green sea turtles, plus 600 different types of fish roaming the waters of the bay. The best views of all this and more can be found along the Mustang Island State Park Paddling Trail, which traverses 20 miles of shallow waters.

17047 TX-361, Port Aransas, TX 78373, Phone: 361-749-5246

Mustang Island State Park (3 hours 30 min)
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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