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South Padre Island
This island sits in the middle of the Gulf and has some of the most beautiful beaches on this side of the state.
Plan Around South Padre Island
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South Padre Island Details
This island sits in the middle of the Gulf and has some of the most beautiful beaches on this side of the state. In fact, the island is famous for its white-sand beaches and world-class water sports and activities. And with over 30-miles of coastline to explore, you could easily spend a whole weekend and still not even scratch the surface of what this place has to offer. Horseback riding, dolphin watching, deep-sea fishing, and beachcombing are just a few activities you can do during your visit. You can also take a guided bird walk at the South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary to see coastal Roseate Spoonbill, Reddish Egret, Brown Pelicans, and Tricolored Heron.
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Nearby Parks Around South Padre Island
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Nearby Points of Interest Around South Padre Island
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3.0 mi away
Isla Blanca Beach
Perched on the southwestern tip of South Padre Island is this spectacular beach overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
8.0 mi away
Boca Chica
This charming village in Cameron County is a great destination for those who crave a bit of sun and surf.
14.1 mi away
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
Covering over 98,000-acres of the Rio Grande Valley is the largest protected wildlife refuge in the area.
26.3 mi away
Resaca de la Palma State Park
A birdwatcher's paradise, this park is one of the only three places in the country that belong to the World Birding Center.
60.1 mi away
Santa Ana NWR
At the southern tip of Texas, near the banks of the Rio Grande River, sits this ecologically diverse wildlife refuge.
