South Padre Island has been a hot spot for Texans for you. Although they have tried their best to keep it a secret, the word has gotten out. South Padre is a one of a kind vacation experience which offers an assortment of activities and events for everyone. Whether you are young or old, there is something for everyone at South Padre.

Bring the family and enjoy a large number of fun beach activities you can do while on the beach. You can build sand castles, collecting seashells, chasing crabs, use boogy boards, and body surf. There are also wave runners, jet skis and even family rides on a banana boat.

If you are a thrill seeker or enjoy faster paced activities, South Padre has plenty to offer as well. Common thrills include kiteboarding, windsurfing, parasailing, bungee jumping, and sky diving.

Fishing enthusiasts will enjoy their options in South Padre. The boasts options for bay and deep sea and an assortment of over 500 different species of fish to try to catch. Plus, for the really adventuresome, you can battle the big fish with canyon fishing. This option lets you fish 40 to 50 miles away from the beach.

If you are a nature or animal lover, you will enjoy learning and seeing the vibrant aquatic nightlife of South Padre. There are a number of places to visit, such as the Dolphin Research and Sea Life Nature Center and the Laguna Madre Nature Trail. In addition, there are dolphin watching tours and a Sea Turtles Rescue. These tours and attractions are sure to keep you interested and impressed.

History book and scuba diving junkies will enjoy the South Padre Island’s rich history of pirates, explorers, shipwrecks and buried treasure. This locale works great as a wonderful backdrop to scuba diving as you can explore shipwrecks at Devil’s Elbow or visit the museums. There is also more modern history as you can visit the Port Isabel Lighthouse and Museum. Of all the lighthouses constructed on the Texas coast, it is the only

one that is made available to the public.

South Padre is also an attraction for those feeling more romantic. Secluded areas of the beach offer romantic getaways providing quiet walks along the beach after dark, beautiful and exciting tours of the island in a helicopter or amphibious vehicles, and high quality accommodations for food, drink, and seclusion.

For everyone else, you will find top shelf accommodations that suit just about everyone’s budget and idea of lodging ranging from camping, hotels, motels, condos, and other rentals.

Finally, the seafood is king at South Padre offering some of the best shrimp and red snapper in the world. If this were not enough, it serves other popular seafood dishes and is home to top quality Mexican food as well.

Bottom line: South Padre Island will give you pleasant dreams for years to come. If you are looking for something special, why not give South Padre a try. We think you will find that after one trip, you will be coming back again and again.