John F. Kennedy Memorial Causeway

The John F. Kennedy Memorial Causeway provides convenient access to Corpus Christi Bay and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) in Corpus Christi. Located on the causeway connecting the Texas mainland to North Padre Island, this access point serves paddlers and boaters heading to the bay, Packery Channel, and surrounding waterways. The area offers opportunities for kayaking and canoeing in the shallow bay waters and along the Padre Island Seashore.

Nearby, Clem's Boat Ramp is located on the north side of the JFK Causeway at Packery Channel where it meets the Intercoastal Waterway, providing a dedicated launching facility for boats and small watercraft. For those seeking improved facilities, Conn Brown Harbor's Point Park features a recently redeveloped concrete boat ramp with multiple lanes and good slope access. Both locations are easily reached by taking Highway 358 east through Corpus Christi and crossing the causeway onto Padre Island. This access point is ideal for exploring the shallow, protected waters of Corpus Christi Bay and accessing the scenic Padre Island National Seashore.