Top Selfie Spots on South Padre Island

South Padre Island Welcome Sign Upon entering the island from the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway, our iconic welcome sign greets visitors, setting the stage for their island adventure. Families often pause here, capturing cherished moments in a picture-perfect family snapshot that marks their…

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5 Fun Date Ideas That Won't Break The Bank

Love is definitely in the air in South Padre Island. This vacation destination is a fantastic getaway for a day trip or a week’s vacation. Either way, there’s plenty to keep you and your date entertained. Here are five fun date ideas that won’t break the bank! 1. A Day At The Beach You can ask any…

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Find Your Artistic Side on South Padre Island

The art scene on South Padre Island has grown over the years, from public murals to galleries and art trails to art classes. This gives art lovers plenty of reasons to choose South Padre Island as their next vacation. Murals Some of the most significant additions to South Padre Island have been the…

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Hello South Padre Island!

Hello Beach! Here we come! South Padre Island sits just off the southernmost point of the Texas Coast between the shallow Laguna Madre and the Gulf of Mexico. The soft powdery beaches, warm turquoise waters, diverse eateries, and an exploding art scene have given South Padre Island traction to…

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Top 5 Reasons to Visit South Padre Island

If you are looking to escape the cold winter weather, head down south to a quaint, relaxing island with 34 miles of unspoiled white-sand beaches, surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico and sparkling Laguna Madre Bay. With average year-round temperatures around 74 degrees, the…

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10 Awesome Things to Do on South Padre Island in Texas

South Padre Island in Texas tends to have a bit of a reputation – a reputation of being a party-happy Spring Break destination. But before you assume that visiting South Padre Island is bound to resemble a rowdy movie about the American college experience, know that there's plenty to do on SPI that…

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Fun On The Go

There's a new way to have fun on South Padre Island, and it's not your typical ride. Meet SPI Cycle Pub. Ride your way around the Island on the 15 seater bike, the perfect eco-friendly way to enjoy the outdoors, and the fresh ocean breeze. You have two ride options to choose from. "Booze Cruise"…

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Giant Snook

By Kelly Groce Peeling drag, freight train runs, aggressive head shakes and full-body aerials; this is what one can expect when battling the elusive snook. Up until the 1940s snook were plentiful along the south Texas coastline, but due to commercial gill netting, their numbers dropped drastically…

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