South Padre Island Welcome Sign Upon entering the island from the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway, our iconic welcome sign greets visitors, setting the stage for their island adventure. Families often pause here, capturing cherished moments in a picture-perfect family snapshot that marks their…
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Love is definitely in the air in South Padre Island. This vacation destination is a fantastic getaway for a day trip or a week’s vacation. Either way, there’s plenty to keep you and your date entertained. Here are five fun date ideas that won’t break the bank! 1. A Day At The Beach You can ask any…
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The art scene on South Padre Island has grown over the years, from public murals to galleries and art trails to art classes. This gives art lovers plenty of reasons to choose South Padre Island as their next vacation. Murals Some of the most significant additions to South Padre Island have been the…
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Hello Beach! Here we come! South Padre Island sits just off the southernmost point of the Texas Coast between the shallow Laguna Madre and the Gulf of Mexico. The soft powdery beaches, warm turquoise waters, diverse eateries, and an exploding art scene have given South Padre Island traction to…
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Texas has a tropical island. Surprising? Well, it certainly was for me. South Padre Island is a 113-mile-long barrier island that runs along the Texas coast from Corpus Christi to Port Isabel. With 34 miles of wide and wonderful pearly white-sand beaches and crystal-clear aquamarine waters, the…
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If you are looking to escape the cold winter weather, head down south to a quaint, relaxing island with 34 miles of unspoiled white-sand beaches, surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico and sparkling Laguna Madre Bay. With average year-round temperatures around 74 degrees, the…
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If the idea of catching a fish in the morning and eating that same fish in the evening appeals to you, you’ll want to keep reading. Here’s everything you need to know about National Cook Your Catch Day in South Padre Island. I was invited by the tourism office in South Padre Island Texas for…
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Winter has arrived on South Padre Island, and if you think that there isn’t much to do during the winter season, you are in for a big surprise; SPI has multiple attractions you can enjoy even in cooler temperatures. One of the best things about South Padre Island is that the temperature doesn’t drop…
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Labor Day is fast approaching, and for most of us, that means a 3-day weekend. We’ve made it easy for you to have a So Padre weekend getaway on Texas’ best beach. Whether you’re into wild water sports, coastal culinary delights, or just relaxing on the beach, there’s something for everyone on South…
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There's a new way to have fun on South Padre Island, and it's not your typical ride. Meet SPI Cycle Pub. Ride your way around the Island on the 15 seater bike, the perfect eco-friendly way to enjoy the outdoors, and the fresh ocean breeze. You have two ride options to choose from. "Booze Cruise"…
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