Information about swimming beaches and extensive primitive beach camping areas and nature trails at ranger station. Visitor center with gifts and concessions, bathhouse, and picnic area. Beachcombers may collect seashells, driftwood, perhaps prized glass floats from Portugal or the Orient, and other items washed in by tides. Federal law prohibits collecting historical artifacts like flint points, antique coins, or any other item more than 100 years old. Use of metal detectors is prohibited on the National Seashore.
Admission is charged.
Corpus Christi Beach, north of Harbor Bridge, has a pavilion, playground, showers, rest rooms, and picnicking. Cole Park on bay front features pier, playground, amphitheater, and Kid's Place recreation area for children and families. Outdoor concert series in summer. Located at 1526 Ocean Drive. The Hans A. Suter Wildlife Park along Oso Bay features a viewing tower for watching birds, especially flocks of heron, cranes, and roseate spoonbills.