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South Padre Island is the premier beach resort in Texas. We are famous for the sub-tropical climate that makes us the perfect year-round vacation and meeting destination. Mild semi-arid weather means lots of sunny days to enjoy all the activities offeredSummer, fall winter spring or our fith season Spring Break.
Located at the tropical tip of Texas in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, South Padre Island is a fun family vacation destination and a popular Spring Break spot. From this webcam perspective, you can enjoy views of the Gulf of Mexico during the day and watch the Lookout Deck come alive with entertainment at nightGeneral Information and Coupons
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Osprey Fishing Trips
  Print Coupon   Osprey Fishing Trips (South Padre Island, TX). Come & Join us aboard the finest fishing vessels on the Texas Coast. The "Osprey" & "OspreyII" fish year round in the Gulf of Mexico for your pleasure. We offer a variety of trips, whether drift fishing for kingfish, shark, or Dorado or bottom fishing for red snapper, grouper, and amberjack we strive to make your experience an enjoyable one.
Sea Ranch Restaurant
  Print Coupon   On the southernmost tip of South Padre Island, Texas, the Sea Ranch Restaurant and Dirty Dave's Deck has a unique appeal to visitors and natives alike. Enjoy the view of the surrounding waters and the variety of fishing and sailing vessels docking at the adjacent marina. Sea Ranch is the home of the Red Snapper, offering the freshest prepared seafood in Texas. The Sea Ranch Restaurant has been consistently ranked as one of America's Top 500 restaurants for years.
Island Equestrian Center
  Print Coupon   We have horses that are appropriate for all riding levels (very gentle and easy to handle for beginners and more spirited for more advanced riders). In fact, children and first time riders are our specialty - we have horses specially trained to accommodate them. One thing you should know is that our ride is not a trail ride (we do not ride in a single file) - it's much more! Our guides accompany the group and while most people come here expecting to ride single file while following a leader, they are happily surprised to find a ride that's organized for the enjoyment of each individual. Come see us soon and enjoy the memorable experience of riding horseback on the beach of South Padre Island!
Black Dragon Cruises
  Print Coupon   Shiver me Timbers and Splice me Mainbrace! There’s strange goings on at South Padre Island and Port Isabel, TX. A gathering of thieves, brigands, piratefolk and back-stabbing blackguards the likes of which have not been seen since the days of Blackbeard! This musty group will capture you and sail the Laguna Madre while you enjoy your Salmagundi and Grog. Someone'll be swinging from the yardarm or walking the plank and it might be you! You will enjoy the plentiful cruising, dolphins, exaggerations, blasphemies, fish tales and booty. Plan your trip now all you Picaroons and bring the Powder Monkeys with you.
South Padre KOA
  Print Coupon   Located on a slim finger of land surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and Laguna Madre Bay, the South Padre Island KOA naturally offers all kind of water adventures. Enjoy deep-sea or bay fishing with Osprey Fishing Trips, boating (KOA has its own boat launch), dolphin spotting and shelling. Swim in KOA's 25-meter pool, the bay or Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark directly across the street. There's plenty to do on land, too, thanks to the campground's fitness center, recreation room and on-site FishBones Pier and Grill. RV sites include free wireless Internet service and expanded cable. Many of the campground's unique condos feature fullly equipped kitchens.
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
  Print Coupon   Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark provides a full day of family fun in a tropical resort setting. Cruise the endless Rio Aventura and let it carry you from ride to ride without having to get out of the water! Blast uphill and down on four water coasters! Explore a giant sandcastle! Stroll down our boardwalk and onto the white sandy beaches. Surf the largest man-made wave in the USA. For more information, visit the attractions section of this website.
FishBones Pier & Grill
  Print Coupon   FishBones Pier and Grill is pleased to invite you to our restaurant located on the Sea Ranch Fishing Pier. That’s right. We’re on the Pier! You will be surrounded by beautiful Bay scenery—you can even watch dolphins without ever boarding a boat. Come enjoy some of the best seafood and home cooking on South Padre Island. We feature delicious entrees from our every-changing menu and daily specials. We serve lights breakfasts seven days a week, lunch specials and Dinner.
Isabella Charters
  Print Coupon   Come aboard the Isabella! She is South Padre Island and Port Isabel's newest and most spacious cruise and fishing charter boat. We are located at the foot of the bridge at Pirates Landing Fishing Pier in Port Isabel, TX.
Louies Backyard
  Print Coupon   No trip to South Padre Island is complete without an evening at "World Famous" Louie's Backyard! We invite you to browse our site and learn what Louie's has to offer in all the 5 Seasons of South Padre.
La Copa Inn Beach Resort
  Print Coupon   Welcome to La Copa Inn Beach Resort! Our beachside hotel across from Queen Isabella Causeway offers an affordable vacation experience in South Padre Island, Texas, with five-star resort amenities. You’ll find several close-by attractions like Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark and South Padre Island Golf Course. We have guestrooms for every taste, most with ocean views, from standard king or queen bed guestrooms to our three-room family suite.
La Quinta Inn and Suites
  Print Coupon   Enjoy white sand beaches and blue skies at the new La Quinta Inn and Suites South Padre Island beachfront resort. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, this is the place to stay for bay and deep-sea fishing, horseback riding, parasailing, jet skiing, and other fun-in-the-sun activities. We are across the street from South Padre Island Convention Center, and close to championship golf, nightclubs, shopping centers, and a variety of eateries for every taste. Visit Port Isabel from here or spend the day at Schlitterbahn's Beach Water Park.
Pitate's Landing Restaurant
  Print Coupon   You have found Port Isabel and South Padre Island's favorite dinning spot! Come spend an entire day with us in Port Isabel. Pirates Landing has plenty of free parking and the area's best location. Enjoy a great lunch or dinner and then visit museums, a sea life center, walk the town square, climb atop the historical lighthouse, fish from the longest pier in Texas, cruise aboard a full size pirate ship replica and much more. We are located in Port Isabel at the entrance of the Queen Isabella Causeway. Look for the lighthouse! There is plenty of fun for the entire family.
Pirate's Pier
  Print Coupon   Pirate’s Landing Fishing Pier in Port Isabel, TX is located perfectly at the entrance to the Queen Isabella Causeway that leads to South Padre Island. You can’t miss us… just go to the Lighthouse in Port Isabel. Pirate’s Pier is the longest pier in Texas. We take pride in keeping our grounds and facilities in immaculate condition. We have everything you need for a great fishing experience. You will find a complete tackle and bait shop, snack bar, clean restrooms, plenty of secure paved parking and a first class restaurant all in one place!
Breakaway Cruises
  Print Coupon   Breakaway Cruises is prepared to make your South Padre Island vacation fun, informative and an experience you will not forget. Our goal is to make the time you spend with us be the highlight of your trip to South Padre. Bring your camera!
Convention & Birding Center
  Print Coupon   On its 50 acres near the convention center, the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center presents a microcosm of the rich habitats that contribute to this very special place. Dune meadows, salt marsh and intertidal flats are all represented here, along with thickets of native shrubs and trees that are irresistible to migrating birds in their season.
Turtle Rescue Center
  Print Coupon   Dedicated to the rehabilitation, research, and education for the preservation of Sea Turtles and their enviorment.
Gladys Porter Zoo
  Print Coupon   The Gladys Porter Zoo is an oasis nestled in the center of Brownsville, Texas. With 26 acres of lush tropical plants and some 1,600 animals, the Gladys Porter Zoo is known for its successes in breeding endangered species of wildlife. Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday - Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m Open 365 Days a Year
Rio RV Park
  Print Coupon   Full service RV park with all amenities.
Naturally's Health Food Store & Cafe
  Print Coupon   Our intention is to create an environment that will allow our customers a relaxed opportunity to treat themselves naturally and holistically in order to preserve and promote the sense of wellness we all deserve to enjoy on a daily basis. Treat yourself naturally in our home away from home where we offer you the highest quality, homemade, organic food, the most comfortable, enjoyable atmosphere and outstanding service in our cafe as well as an incredible selection in our store of healthy groceries, books and gift items not to be found anywhere else around.
South Padre Kite Boarding
  Print Coupon   SOUTH PADRE ISLAND KITEBOARDING is the island's first and only 100% dedicated kiteboarding center, catering to your specific needs. Our store is stocked with the latest top brand gear and our knowledgeable staff are seasoned professional coaches, industry specialists and advanced kiteboarders. We off friendly service, equipment advice and safe, quality instruction for beginners to advanced. Nobody has been kiteboarding South Padre longer than us!
Located at the tropical tip of Texas in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, South Padre Island is a fun family vacation destination and a popular Spring Break spot. From this webcam perspective, you can enjoy views of the Gulf of Mexico during the day and watch the Lookout Deck come alive with entertainment at night Directions From Queen Isabella Causeway Entrance
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Osprey Fishing Trips
  Go To Map   Heading south on Padre Blvd. Take the first right into the KOA Resort. We are located on Fishbones Pier at the back of the resort
Sea Ranch Restaurant
  Go To Map   South on Padre Blvd about 3/4 mile. We are on the right across from Schiltterbahn
Island Equestrian Center
  Go To Map   North on Padre Blvd for 4 miles. We are on your left.
Black Dragon Cruises
  Go To Map   Located at the foot of the Queen Isabella Causeway in Port Isabel, TX across from the Lighthouse.
South Padre KOA
  Go To Map   Frirst right south of Queen Isabella Causeway
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
  Go To Map   Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark is located on South Padre Island near Brownsville. To get there, access the Queen Isabella Causeway located in Port Isabel, Texas. After crossing the causeway, take a right turn onto Padre Boulevard. The park is on the left side of the road, approximately one-half mile south of the causeway
FishBones Pier & Grill
  Go To Map   First right south of the causeway. Located at the pier in the back of the KOA RV Resort
Isabella Charters
  Go To Map   Located at the foot of the Queen Isabella Causeway in Port Isabel, TX across from the Lighthouse.
Louies Backyard
  Go To Map   Travel north on Padre Blvd to the traffic light at Amberjack street. Turn left one block. We are here. Lokk for the bungie towers. They can be seen from miles away.
La Copa Inn Beach Resort
  Go To Map   We are located at the foot of the causeway on South Padre Island.
La Quinta Inn and Suites
  Go To Map   Follow Padre Blvd north aproximately 3 miles. We are on the right accross from the Convention Center.
Pitate's Landing Restaurant
  Go To Map   Located at the foot of the Queen Isabella Causeway in Port Isabel, TX across from the Lighthouse.
Pirate's Pier
  Go To Map   Located at the foot of the Queen Isabella Causeway in Port Isabel, TX across from the Lighthouse.
Breakaway Cruises
  Go To Map   Travel south from the causeway for ½ mile. You will see Schlitterbahn Waterpark on your left and Sea Ranch Restaurant on your right. We are located just past Sea Ranch Restaurant. Look for the yellow umbrellas and our sign on Padre Blvd. Plenty of parking!
Convention & Birding Center
  Go To Map   Follow Padre Blvd north to the edge of town. The Convention Center and World Birding Center will be on your left.
Turtle Rescue Center
  Go To Map   North on Padre Blvd to the nort side of town. We are accross from the Tiki and just before the Convention Center
Gladys Porter Zoo
  Go To Map   Hwy 100 to Port Isabel then left on HWY 48. Follow HWY 48 to Boca Chica Blvd in Brownsville and turn right and go about 2 miles to US77. Go under US 77 (Freeway) and turn left on the service rd for two blocks then right on 6th street. Go 1 block and trun right on Ringgold.
Rio RV Park
  Go To Map   We are located at the Brownsville city limits sign heading east on Boca Chica towards Boca Chica Beach
Naturally's Health Food Store & Cafe
  Go To Map   From the causeway travel North tp 3109 Padre Blvd
South Padre Kite Boarding
  Go To Map   Turn Left/North offer the Queen Isabella Causeway onto Padre Blvd. Travel north approximately 5 miles. After passing through 2 stoplights keep an eye on the Left or Bayside of Padre Blvd. When you see the South Padrel Island City Hall and then the Post Office, South Padre Island Kiteboarding is several more blocks on the right side, between Verna Jean and Georgia Ruth Streets, next to SHIP SHAPE.
   
 
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