Padre Island National Seashore offers off-roading enthusiasts a full day of scenic and exciting driving right along the coastline of Texas. The drive features sand dunes, lots of water, wildlife viewing, and fishing opportunities. The riding conditions may change along the way but can vary between soft sand,hard-packed sand, and deep sand. The first part may also include crowded beaches. High-clearance 4x4s will be needed if planning to cover the whole distance. Camping on the beach provides the opportunity to split the long trip into two days if needed. The speed limit is 15 mph and there may be certain months during the summer when the beach is impassable due to seaweed.