You may know South Padre Island as Texas’ tropical paradise with miles of sandy beaches and endless outdoor activities, but did you know that the Island is also home to the second oldest brewpub in the state of Texas? We sat down with the owner and brewmaster of Padre Island Brewing Company, Mark…
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Camping is a breeze on South Padre Island. There are plenty of camping sites to choose from, whether you're looking to pitch a tent or camp in style with your RV. Here is a list of the available camping spots and everything you need to know about them for your next adventure on South Padre…
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An excerpt from an article written by Charles McCool While the beach, bars, glorious weather, and fishing are major South Padre draws, this article provides a look at many cool, happy, and fun things to do in South Padre Island, the only tropical island in Texas. Choose from watching amazing…
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Have you ever seen people standing on what sort of resembles a surf board, trying to maneuver the water with what looks like a stick from a distance? I never knew what that water sport was until I moved to South Padre Island — all I knew was it looked like a lot of work. For those that don't…
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An excerpt from an article written by Charles McCool When visiting South Padre Island, choose from dozens of restaurants, ranging from take-out casual to relaxed upscale fine dining. Whichever SPI restaurants you try, I strongly suggest focusing on fresh seafood and Mexican/Tex-Mex. Local South…
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Planning a family outing can be difficult when it comes to finding activities that will appease everyone. One person wants to do something active, while another one wants to do something artistic, and one just wants to kick back and relax. What if we told you that you could take the whole family to…
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South Padre Island fishing offers experiences for every skill level. Never held a fishing pole before? No problem! You too can experience the thrill of reeling in “the Big One,” and don’t worry if you don’t catch anything, you can always tell the story about “the one that got away!” South Padre…
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Alexandra Carreno Haines is the founder and editor of a lifestyle and style blog, Adored by Alex, from Houston, Texas. She recently traveled to South Padre Island to compile the perfect itinerary for a girl’s weekend getaway. Looking for an island getaway that’s easy to get to, filled with…
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Ready to check some things off your bucket list while you’re on South Padre Island? With a variety of watersports and activities that are perfect for the thrill-seeker, we’ve got you covered! Parasailing If you’re looking for a thrilling experience that’s not quite as intense as skydiving…
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What do sea turtles, swashbuckling pirates, waterslides, sandcastles, and fireworks all have in common? South Padre Island! You can experience all of these awesome things on the Island and make your family vacation a “playcation” you won’t soon forget. Take a walk on the wild side! Sea…
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