In 2000, South Padre Island was named the 7th best beach in the United States of America by the Surfrider Foundation, whom based it on water quality, sand softness, and wildlife. South Padre Island was the only Texan beach to make the top 10 and earned marks for its mouth savoring restaurants. So come to stay with us and discover South Padre Island today!
Build beautiful sandcastles on the beach or go horseback riding on the beach! Dolphin watching is a must for those whom love marine mammals. Charter a boat and cruise around the tropical island. Go fishing or deep sea fishing in the place known as Texas's hottest fishing spot, and drop your line from a boat, a pier, or cast out into the surf. Whiting, drum, flounder, trout, redfish, snapper, kingfish, wahoo, tuna, marlin, and sailfish are just a few types of fishes that you can reel in.
Some great alternatives for the water are golfing and playing tennis. For those nature lovers, visit the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, a 45,000-acre federal preserve for wildlife and bird watching, and learn more about these creatures through exhibits and sightings in their natural habitats. For the more thrill seeker, try skydiving and see the island from a bird's eye view.
