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• The Best Hotels in South Padre Island, Texas

  South Padre Island is a 34-mile-long white sand island on the tropical tip of Texas. Just 25 miles from the Mexican border, South Padre is a favorite spring break destination, as well as a popular family beach. There are also many near… read more

• The Best Time of Year for Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

  South Padre Island is an area of Texas known for its abundance of outdoor activities, including fishing. Fishermen come from all across the country to fish the waters of the island, and some catch large spotted sea trout, red snapper a… read more

• Things to Do in South Padre Island Texas

  With over 110 miles of white beaches leading to warm gulf coast waters, South Padre Island on the southeastern coast of Texas has become a popular tourist destination. But the island is also a great place for exploring nature with its… read more

• Fun Things to Do in South Padre Island, Texas

  A popular resort destination in Texas, South Padre Island offers lots of beach and water-related activities year round. The island has a coastline of 34 miles and a non-ending number of hotels, restaurants and shops. Home to just over… read more

• What Are the Top Hotels in South Padre Island, Texas?

  South Padre Island, Texas, is the perfect place to go for a fun, relaxing vacation. It is located in the tropical tip of Texas, where you can take advantage of the sun, warm waters and beautiful beaches. Vacationers enjoy swimming, boa… read more

• Hotels Near South Padre Island

  Perhaps best known as a spring break destination, South Padre Island is a slice of the tropics situated just off the Texas coast. The warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico provide myriad opportunities for outdoor recreation, including fish… read more

• Texas RV Parks at Padre Island

  Surrounded by the Laguna Madre Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, South Padre Island is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts. Activities include deep-sea or bay fishing, boating, snorkeling, dolphin spotting and sailing. South P… read more

• Hotels Near North Padre Island in Texas

  Padre Island has over 300 species of birds such as sea gulls, sandpipers, geese and herons. Rattlesnakes, deer, coyotes and rabbits also call the beach home, along with an occasional turtle. Sunbathing, swimming, windsurfing and fish… read more

• Vacations in South Padre Island, TX

  Surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and Laguna Madre Bay, South Padre Island is a year-round vacation destination on the southernmost tip of Texas. Its sub-tropical climate provides 253 days of sunshine a year, with temperatures averaging… read more

• RV Parks on Padre Island in Corpus Christi, Texas

  Padre Island, located just off Corpus Christi, Texas, is a spit of land in the Atlantic that runs along the Texas coast for more than 100 miles. Its water front location makes it perfect for sea kayaking, sailing and fishing, and many… read more

• Port Mansfield, Texas Campgrounds

  Port Mansfield sits right on the eastern coast of Texas. The area offers many coves for boating, swimming, fishing, wildlife viewing, sea kayaking and walking along the beach. Also, across the Laguna Madre lies the Padre Island Nationa… read more

• RV Parks in Texas

  Texas is a vast and varied state. During a visit to Texas, you can see anything from oil fields to surfside resorts. Texas has Big Bend National Park, the Rio Grande River, thousands of acres of forest, bayous and major cities. There a… read more

• Attractions in South Padre Island, Texas

  Bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and the Laguna Madre, South Padre Island offers beaches, boating, birdwatching and fishing (many of the island's restaurants will even cook what you catch). Linked to the mainland by Queen Isabella Memori… read more

• Texas Camping Grounds

  Texas is a diverse state. From the Gulf Coast of South Padre Island and Corpus Christi, to the desert and high plains of West Texas, the state holds much in the way of backcountry opportunities. Sea kayaking, surfing and scuba diving a… read more

• Camping on the Bay Side of Padre Island

  Padre Island is on the tip of Texas and is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and Laguna Madre Bay. Campers can enjoy numerous beaches and an abundance of water recreation including fishing, boating, windsurfing, dolphin watching and jet… read more

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