Island Blog

National Cook Your Catch Day in South Padre Island

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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Things to Do in South Padre Island With Kids

One of the things I like most about Texas is that you can enjoy the beach almost year ’round. While the Texas gulf coast can’t compare with the sugar-white sands and turquoise waters of the Caribbean and parts of Alabama and Florida, they do the trick for a beach fix. If Texas beaches are on your…

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Am I, Are We Making a Difference?

Guest Blogger, Ed Caum, CVB Director South Padre Island I remember my first Earth Day, April 22, 1970, because it was the first Earth Day. I was 10. To set the stage I was raised in Alaska where we relied on our environment to provide us with many of the products we consumed daily. Fish from the…

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South Padre Island Restaurants: Fun Places to Eat in SPI Texas

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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Girls' Weekend on South Padre Island

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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Why You Should Take Your Dog to South Padre Island

An excerpt from a blog written by Vessy Smith South Padre Island is not only a great family and spring break beach destination, but also a fun place to bring your dogs. Oh yes! All pups that have visited the island agree! There are a variety of dog-friendly accommodation options, and some are…

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