Commemorate the legendary Tejano star, Selena Quintanilla, as you walk through the Selena Museum, where you can view her many accomplishments that have been put on display so that her loving and adoring fans from around the world can feel closer to the singer who left us too soon. As you stroll through the museum, you'll see her music memorabilia, performance outfits, a collection of pictures, awards, and even her iconic red 1986 Porsche. If you want more Selena, visit her statue by the water or pay your respects at her gravesite.
Venture over to Bien Mérité Cafe, Bakery, and Restaurant, where they are passionate about French pastries and take pride in using the finest and freshest ingredients in the croissants, cakes, and beverages. They proudly serve a menu that includes a variety of classic and sweet coffee drinks, so there's something for everyone. Their specialty coffee is locally roasted, ensuring you get quality coffee in every cup. In addition to pastries and beverages, they offer a delicious selection of toast, sweet and savory sandwiches. Every pastry is baked fresh daily, guaranteeing the best quality product that you deserve.
Padre Island National Seashore, the longest undeveloped stretch of a barrier island in the world, has more than 133,000 acres of protected, natural beaches, white dunes, thriving grassland, saltwater marshes, and a host of untouched wildlife. Experience the island in its natural state with primitive camping, which is allowed in any spot along the entire length of the beach. Year-round inhabitants include coyotes, white-tail deer, peregrine falcons, kangaroo rats, and jackrabbits.