This popular seaside resort area on the Gulf
Coast at the southern tip of Texas includes the island and the
neighboring mainland town of Port Isabel. Its 34 mile long stretch of
white sand is bordered to the east by the Gulf of Mexico and to the
west by the Laguna Madre Bay. It has all the conveniences and
attractions of a modern resort, coupled with miles of pristine island
terrain is what draws thousands of visitors to the area each year and
has brought many back to live and work and retire.
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South Padre Island is dreams come true for those
that love to play in the water or soar through the sky. There are
several places on the Island to rent equipment.
Jet skis, wave runners, kayaks, and Hobie cats can be rented for
as little as one-half hour or for longer periods of time.
Windsurfing and kiteboarding are also popular water sports on the
Island. There is a wide array of choices for touring the Island by
land or by water. A horseback ride on the beach at sunset is one of
several ways to end a perfect day in the tropics.
South Padre Island is the spot to try those water sports that you
have imagined yourself trying as you sat at home dreaming of a
vacation in the sun.
Kiteboarding is fast becoming the hottest new water sport, and
South Padre Island offers year round, world-class kiteboarding
conditions. The Laguna Madre’s waist deep water and consistent winds
give everyone from beginners to expert riders near perfect flat-water
conditions in which to hone their skills. Advanced kiteboarders will
enjoy riding the Laguna Madre and the waves of the Gulf of Mexico.
Other local activities include boating, swimming,
fishing, surfing, sailboarding, beachcombing on long white beaches,
birding, camping, in-line skating, parasailing, and bungee jumping.
Among the places to see in Port Isabel is the
lighthouse that was built in 1853 and is now a State Historic
Site. You can climb to the top for a bird’s-eye view of the coast.
Boats from Port Isabel’s fleet can be seen docked all around the
harbor area, and you can watch them head out every morning.
The natural surroundings of South Padre Island
and the Rio Grande Valley give birders and wildlife enthusiasts the
opportunity to study and observe a wide variety of species. On South
Padre Island, nature lovers will appreciate and enjoy the last 34
miles of ecologically significant, unspoiled beaches and sand dunes
along the Gulf of Mexico. Due primarily to its location, South Padre
Island is a feeding ground for various migrating birds. The fall
months, namely October and November, bring birds headed south for the
winter.
The white, sandy beaches of South Padre are well
known throughout the United States. In fact, the beaches of South
Padre Island are ranked among America’s top 10 beaches, with the
emerald water of the Gulf of Mexico serving as the perfect backdrop
for spectacular sunsets.
The island is perfect for sailing, fishing,
windsurfing, dolphin watching, horseback riding, shopping, and golf.
The evenings come alive with dining, dancing and music. Large
selections of fine restaurants are available, and many will cook your
catch! South Padre Island is the perfect place for a for a change of
pace in a vacation paradise.
