List of United States national lakeshores and seashores National seashores National seashores

| Name_ | Location_ | Date_Formed | Area | Description_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Islands | Florida, Mississippi , 30°22′N 86°58′W﻿ / ﻿30.36°N 86.97°W | January 8, 1971 | 137,990.97 acres (558.4 km2) | Seven main islands have four historic forts built by the Spanish, British, and Americans that were used for defense in the Civil War. Apache Indians once lived here, including Geronimo. There are nature trails for wildlife viewing and long beaches for snorkeling, biking, and other activities. |
| Padre Island | Texas , 27°00′N 97°23′W﻿ / ﻿27°N 97.38°W | April 6, 1968 | 130,434.27 acres (527.8 km2) | Padre Island, the world`s longest undeveloped barrier island, is a nesting ground for the Kemp`s ridley sea turtle and a migratory site for Least Terns, Brown Pelicans, and Piping Plovers. Malaquite Beach provides a variety of recreational activities, and Novillo Line Camp has the remains of a cattle ranch. The military used part of the island as a bombing range during WWII. |
| Point Reyes | California , 38°00′N 123°00′W﻿ / ﻿38.00°N 123.00°W | October 20, 1972 | 71,067.78 acres (287.6 km2) | Historic locations on Point Reyes Peninsula include the Point Reyes Lighthouse and Lifeboat Station and a recreated Coast Miwok village. Gray whales can be seen as they migrate near the seashore, and tule elk and elephant seals populate the wilderness area. |