Imagine a beautiful tropical Island with miles and miles of unspoiled beaches. It lies in the sun beside the sparkling Gulf of Mexico. It is a place where sparkling beaches, warm water, friendly hospitality and relaxing activities come together. It's not your imagination, it's the ideal vacation paradise, it's South Padre Island.  

   

 

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South Padre Island, a barrier island on the Texas Gulf Coast, offers a plethora of activities. Whether you are a tourist or local, South Padre Island offers something fun for everyone and lots of attractions for people of all ages.  For those who love the beach, there are banana-boat rides, parasailing, surfing, kitesurfing, snorkeling, surf fishing, offshore fishing, scuba diving, sailing, speedboats, leisure boats and many other types of beach-related activities. On the shore there is horseback riding, bicycling, volleyball, football, Frisbee, all kinds of photography and painting opportunities due to the spectacular beauty of the scenery. You can even go shell-collecting and make unique jewelry or shell art from your finds. Using metal-detectors is also a popular hobby that produces rare treasures. Our Beachcomber Museum offers real maps to real treasures that were lost among sea-faring ships on their journeys. South Padre Island is rich in history and offers historical sites and statues that tell exciting stories of treasure, some found already and some waiting to be discovered yet.

 

You hold the ticket to the type of fun you want to have: If you are a dog or cat lover, we offer pet-friendly accommodations so that you can bring them along on your vacation. You can take your dog, or even pet iguana, for a walk on the beach with you. The resorts at South Padre Island do their best to accommodate your every desire by offering every attraction possible. There is bungee-jumping and activities for the daring vacationer at Louie’s Backyard’s Gravity Park and there are go-cart and a miniature golf course. You can rent a beach buggy or bicycle, skateboard, or skate to your heart’s desire.

 

The nightlife offers many fun things to do. There is fine dining at many restaurants, bistros and cafes that offer spectacular views of golden sunsets. After dinner, you can dance to your heart’s content at the many clubs and bars on South Padre Island. From contemporary music, to heavy-metal, to Mexican music and Easy Listening, you can find your type of music at any one of the nightclubs on any given night of the week.

 

For dining, South Padre Island restaurants are the key to pleasure for your palate. From breakfast diners and restaurants to open-air cafes along the beach, South Padre Island offers cafes and restaurants that will accommodate any budget. There are fine dining restaurants and affordable dining that offer Italian, Mexican food, American cuisine and any other type of food you desire. The shopping on South Padre Island is exquisite. The many shops and boutiques offer beachwear, clothing, art, shell art, paintings, glassware, souvenirs, and other fun items.

 

Whether its soaking up the sun or swimming in a crystal-clear pool, dining, shopping, dancing, riding horses on the shore or riding a boat in the ocean, South Padre Island offers something for everyone. Why don’t you come join in the fun?

 

   

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