South Padre Island
A beach town that people love all year
South Padre Island is the best place to go to the beach in Texas because it has 34 miles of beach that never ends. People of all ages enjoy this little piece of paradise in southern Texas, from babies to grandparents.
You can make the most of South Padre Island’s outdoor areas with the many things to do there. There are three spots on the island where you can set up your tent under the stars and wake up to the sound of the waves. Learn how to surf or make sand sculptures. From 200 meters above the water, you can parasail over the clear seas and take in the stunning views of Laguna Madre Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. You can play mini-golf or go as fast as you can down a huge water slide. Go-kart around the track or check out the many shops in the area. Dance your hips to the music played by artists every night in South Padre Island’s many bars and clubs.
There are a lot of great places to stay on South Padre Island, something for everyone’s taste and price. For long stays, the many homes and houses that can be rented are the best option. There are also national hotel chains on the island, as well as small, private hotels and motels that each have their style. It has everything you could want for a perfect beach trip.
South Padre has something for everyone, no matter what time of year it is. Families get a lot of attention in the summer. On Friday and Saturday nights, fireworks light up the beach and bay at both ends of the island. Don’t miss them! Now is a great time to fish, lay out in the sun, or surf the waves. It gets cooler in the fall, and there are fun events like Sand Castle Days where you can see amazing sand sculptures.
More than a million tourists visit the island every year, but the people who live there are even more happy to welcome millions of migratory birds and sea turtles every year. Each year, more than 300 kinds of migratory birds naturally come to South Padre Island. This makes the island one of the best places in the world to watch birds. Also, it’s the only place in the world where you can see a Kemp’s tortoise baby being kept as a pet. Experience a memorable moment with Sea Turtle Inc. as they let go of their baby turtles.
South Padre Island is a great place for more than just birds to spend the winter. Every year, between November and February, tens of thousands of retirees leave the northern areas for warmer climates and friendlier people.
No one wants more after going to South Padre Island. There are many places to eat on the island, so there is something for everyone. There is food for everyone, from burgers and fresh fish to Mexican and Italian. There are more than 50 full-service restaurants on South Padre Island, so there is something for every taste and price. Folks who fish, take note: many places will cook your catch for a set price. A promise of 100% freshness!