The many restaurants on the island provide a variety of foods to satisfy any palette! Attractions in the area make South Padre Island the perfect place for couples and families. Aside from the gorgeous Gulf beaches and Laguna Madre fishing, boating, surfing, swimming, there are many more things to see and do. Moderate temperatures make this a perfect climate for year round golfing, horse back riding on the beach and walking/biking on the island. Did we mention the gorgeous Gulf beaches. Take time to enjoy the natural and pristine beauty of the white sandy beaches at the north tip of the island! Please see the SPI convention center on the north side. Be sure to visit the Schlitterbahn Water park Resort for kids of all ages. Have a drink at the swim up bar while the kids blast through whitewater rapids or float on the lazy river.
Since You Are This Close - Bring Your Passport Take time for an international day in Mexico!Drive a few minutes into Brownsville, cross over the bridge from Brownsville and you are in Matamoros, Mexico! Enjoy the open air markets. Also, Nuevo Progreso (Progreso to locals) is approximately one hour west toward McAllen, Texas and is reported to have some nicer shopping and dining areas. There is an international bridge in Progreso with walkways on each side to allow for parking on either side of the border.