South Padre Island Vacation Rentals

About the Island

South Padre Island offers excursions for anyone looking to get away for a quick or extended vacation. Located on the tropical tip of Texas, South Padre Island is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and the Laguna Madre Bay, and its only link to the mainland is the 2 1/2 mile Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge. The 34 mile-long barrier reef is about a 1/2 mile at its widest point and has about 5,000 inhabitants and about one million visitors annually. Streets are bustling with retail shops, resort hotels, condominium towers, restaurants and recreational activities. This little slip of land was initially named “Isla Blanca” or “White Sand” when it first charted in 1519 by Spanish explorer Alonzo de Pineda. In 1804, missionary priest Jose Nicholas Balli established the first settlement after the initial grant was made by Spain’s King Charles IV. It was incorporated in 1973, and the bridge was completed a year later. The Island is a year-round vacation destination because it enjoys a sub-tropical climate. Jacketless winters have an average temperature of 65 degrees; breezy summers have an average temperature of 82 degrees; and there is an average of 253 days of picturesque sunshine.

No Formal Clothes Required

Colorful flip flops and Hawaiian shirts are commonplace as pedestrians stroll down Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island’s main retail street, allowing enticing aromas and lively music to lead them into restaurants and bars. In 1997, the Island passed a proclamation stating that visitors come across the Laguna Madre bay to escape the workday world, re-focusing their priorities on beautiful sandy beaches along the Gulf. Although the Island is a hub for meetings and conferences with a beautiful innovative Convention Centre built on the bay, attendees are encouraged to wear relaxing attire. Known as a meeting planner’s dream, the Island is one of the fastest-growing meeting and convention destinations in the Southwest.

What to Do

South Padre Island’s beaches serve as the perfect relaxation backdrop for a tanning session, reading your favorite novel or sipping a frosty cocktail, but there are activities to feed an adventurist’s hunger. Kiteboarders and windsurfers dance through the Island’s waves as others parasailing glide along the blue sky and soak in the moment filled with a breathtaking, postcard-like Island panorama. Others test their skills at surfing, skiing or horseback riding. Ecotourism is vibrant with dolphin boat trips, birding and sea turtles. The Dolphin and Nature Research Center provides a hands-on encounter with the Gulf’s inhabitants and stresses the significance of conservation. With more than 306 recorded bird species, the Island has become one of the premier birding locations in the Western Hemisphere. Historic Port Isabel is located just over the bridge. It offers much of the same recreational activities. This quaint fishing village is home to the Point Isabel Lighthouse where tourists can catch a bird’s-eye view of the Gulf and Laguna Madre Bay. Tours are available from the Island to the dynamic border town of Matamoros located just 30 miles to the south. For less than an hour drive, tourists can shop for native crafts and please palates with authentic Mexican cuisine. The Island is also a hotspot for retirees from northern regions seeking warmer weather. These residents are known as “Winter Texans.”

Location, Location, Location

South Padre Island lies on the southernmost tip of Texas and is situated on the south end of Padre Island, the longest Barrier Island in the world and the largest stretch of undeveloped ocean beach in North America . It sits just 30 miles north of Mexico and is linked to the mainland by a two and a half mile long bridge, the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway. The Town of South Padre Island is home to an estimated 5,000 people, and according to the Convention and Visitors Bureau, over one million people visit the Island every year. It is a hotspot for retirees from northern regions to stay throughout the winter months. These residents are known throughout the Rio Grande Valley as “Winter Texans.” One of the best kept secrets in Texas has finally been revealed and the value of this jewel has been made known. It is a unique setting that lures people to return again and again to enjoy the spirit of adventure that can be found there. South Padre Island is a year-round vacation destination located at the same latitude as Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Island enjoys a sub-tropical environment with mild dry winters, and warm breezy summers. With a winter average temperature of 65 degrees, a summer average temperature of 82 degrees and and an average of 253 days of beautiful sunshine, it’s no wonder why so many people love South Padre Island.

Spring Break on South Padre Island

The beautiful, awesome wide beaches of Texas with the adventure of Mexico just minutes away. Join the biggest party on the beach with plenty of fun, sun and surf. Check out these great activities:

Dolphin Watch Cruises and ECO-tours
Fishing
Golf
Horseback Riding
Kiteboarding
Surfing
Watersports
Windsurfing

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