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South Padre Island - A Taste of Tropical Texas

Visit sunny South Padre Island and see if you can fit everything this tiny island has to offer into one trip! Nature tours, fishing, surfing, dining - plan ahead so you can fit it all in and still find time to lie on the beach.
South Padre Island, Texas - Visiting South Padre Island
South Padre Island is known primarily as a Spring Break destination. However, it is truly a beach for all seasons.
Things to Do on South Padre Island
South Padre Island is Texas' southernmost coastal community. Due to its unique geographic location, South Padre has a more 'tropical' feel than other Texas beaches. But, although the beach itself is a huge draw for SPI visitors, it is hardly the only thing to do on this barrier island that lies just north of the Texas/Mexico border.
Summer Activities on South Padre Island
Summer is the time to visit Texas' top beach, South Padre Island. Besides beautiful stretches of sand, top-notch hotels and condominiums and an array of impressive restaurants, SPI offers visitors a host of outdoor activities during the summer months.
South Padre Island Beach Photo Gallery
South Padre Island is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state of Texas. Not only is SPI well known for its fine restaurants and clubs, but also for its natural beauty. With the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the Lower Laguna Madre on the other, South Padre Island is surrounded by some of the clearest water on the Texas coast.
South Padre Island Spring Break Photo Gallery
South Padre Island has long been among the nation's top Spring Break destinations. Each March, hundreds of thousands of college students from across the United States take part in this annual rite of spring on the sandy shores of South Padre.
South Padre Island Convention and Visitor Bureau
The "official" website for SPI tourism. Calendar of events, hotel/motel packages, dining guide and more.
South Padre Island Information Center
Be sure and stop by the South Padre Island Information Center as soon as you set foot on the Island. There you can find information on local attractions and activities, as well as coupon books, maps and other information to ensure you get the most from your South Padre Island vacation.
SPI Reviews
SPI Reviews features a calendar of events, timely and interesting articles, and links to South Padre Island hotels, restaurants and more.
What To Do On South Padre
Find out what's happening on South Padre Island, from events to attractions, activities to weather - even a live surf cam!
South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce
Calendar of events, list of area attractions, dining guide, and more. Very handy for planning a visit to South Padre Island.
South Padre Island Visitor's Guide and Reviews
Local insight and information to help visitors get the most out of the visit to South Padre Island.
South Padre Welcomes Visitors After Hurricane
Athough South Padre Island, Texas just endured its first hurricane strike in decades, the popular beach resort suffered little damage and is anxious to see the visitors return. And, given the lack of damage, there is little reason for tourists not to visit. Hotels, restaurants, tour guides and others are still up and operating and ready to make your vacation an enjoyable one.

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