South Padre Island, Texas

South Padre Island is Texas' own beach paradise. This is a great place to vacation for couples, families and spring breakers. The restaurants are delicious, shopping on every corner, and a wide array of water sports to splash around in. You'll find yourself splashing away on wave runners, parasailing, banana boat rides, dolphin watches or snorkeling. It is just the vacation you have you been looking for.

Texas has it all: mountains, plains, metropolis and beaches. South Padre Island provides the finishing touches to this magnificent state. It is breath of fresh air down here to take in the smooth sea breeze, the sound of the waves the friendliness of the people. The idea here is fun and there are plenty of things to do. One of the first things to worry about are the Texas vacation rentals. You can find many Texas vacation rentals in South Padre that range in price depending on the season and how close to the beach you want. Most places do week rentals, but there are some monthly rental places. And once your Texas Vacation rentals are finalized, then all you have to do is formulate your perfect vacation.


The shopping is true to the beach life style. It is full of beach and surf wear that line the streets as they do in the beach towns in California. One place to become familiar with is the original surf shop in Texas since 1976 named On the Beach. There are also many different surf shops to add some style your vacation.

South Padre Island is certainly not shy about their nightlife. You will find live music, fireworks every Friday during the summer, mariachi bands and plenty of people watching. The weather is warm and perfect for bar hopping. The dress is beachwear casual, and there are exotic tropical drinks like the ones you'd find in the Caribbean.

This is a spring breakers paradise. Spring break South Padre Island is the perfect way to blow off second semester steam. They call it South "Party" Island. The beaches stretch for 7 miles with enough activities for every grain of sand. Spring break South Padre Island offers a Booze Cruise. You'll board a 60-foot double decker catamaran for sunset cruise. Gather up your friends, set up a few drinks and celebrate the coming of night. The dolphins will be right there watching at the bow of your boat. After 2 hours of this cruise, you will be warmed up for the rest of the night. There is also fishing, kite boarding, golfing, horseback riding, surfing and wind surfing. And for all of these activities there are beginner and expert lessons. A spring break South Padre Island will be a memory to tell through the ages of your life to tell your grandchildren what fun was like during your days of youth.

Join the biggest party in Texas at South Padre Island. It is beautiful wide beaches, water sports and simply a place to relax. Stick your feet in the sand, and let your mind wonder deep into the ocean blue. The sun will feel good on your skin. It's hard to believe, but if you get bored on this island—remember Mexico is only minutes away!