Padre Island National Seashore
5 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Padre Island National Seashore is a protected area in Texas with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies we have rated: the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically October, when about 59% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 25/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 52%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Padre Island National Seashore
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 40% | 48/100 |
| February | 43% | 50/100 |
| March | 42% | 50/100 |
| April | 42% | 50/100 |
| May | 48% | 54/100 |
| June | 56% | 60/100 |
| July | 52% | 57/100 |
| August | 54% | 59/100 |
| September | 52% | 57/100 |
| October ★ | 59% | 63/100 |
| November | 46% | 53/100 |
| December | 44% | 52/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Padre Island National Seashore: sleep under a dark sky
We measured the night sky over each stay below, not just over the spot: the darkness score is computed at the hotel's own location, so you know what you'll see from the door. Sorted darkest sky first, with the distance to Padre Island National Seashore for each.
56/100sky darkness at this stay
54/100sky darkness at this stay
54/100sky darkness at this stay
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Holiday Inn
Darkness: 54/100 · 63 km from Padre Island National Seashore
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Portofino Condominium
Darkness: 54/100 · 63 km from Padre Island National Seashore
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Live prices around Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is the closest base to Padre Island National Seashore with rooms to book. The map shows everything available there right now, including the hotels, apartments and cabins we do not rate. Use the stays above when darkness decides, use the map when price or availability does.
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Nearby spots in Texas
- Mustang Island State Park 70.5 km · Sky Score 34/100
- World Birding Center - Resaca De La Palma State Park 120.1 km · Sky Score 28/100
- Goose Island State Park 125.9 km · Sky Score 37/100
- World Birding Center - Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park 141.2 km · Sky Score 26/100
- San Antonio Missions National Historical Park 262.1 km · Sky Score 30/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).