South Padre Island is one of the premier coastal resort destinations in United State. It is bordered by Laguna Madre Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, and is connected to the mainland by Queen Isabella Causeway. It is one of the least developed and longest barrier islands in the world and is a popular destination for spring college breaks. It attracts thousands of students and visitors every year.

The island boasts of sub-tropical atmosphere with warm breezy summers and mild dry winters.  Famous for its’ sandy beaches and water-sport activities, South Padre island is a paradise for beach lovers.  It is an excellent place for deep sea fishing, and a wide range of adventure and water sport activities. It is also one of the best places in United States to see wildlife in its’ natural form.  The attractions of this island include Andy Bowie Park, Los Ebanos, Port Isabel Historical Museum, Isa Blanca Park, Whaling Wal, Sea Turtle and Gladys Porter Zoo.

There are many different historical sites that a family can experience on their South Padre Island vacation. The Museum of Port Isabel gives you a glimpse of the Port that was involved in the Mexican-American war and the Civil war. In addition to this families can also visit Palo Alto Battlefield to learn more about the Mexican-American war. If you are a beach lover, then you can do a number of fun beach activities such as shell collecting, building sand dunes and sand castles as well other things.

You will find unique accommodations that suit everyone’s budget and idea of lodging ranging from camping, hotels, motels, condos and other rentals. It has 5000 accommodations to suit from families to honeymooners. South Padre island gives its’ visitors comfortable beachfront accommodations that have convenient access to shops, restaurants and clubs. Hotels generally boast of exclusive luxury, splendid cuisine and exciting nightlife. There are many hotels with private balconies overlooking sandy beaches. A number of discount hotels are also available.

The area is easily accessible by air from nearby cities. Valley International Airport, Mc-Allen Miler International Airport and Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport, all serve the Padre Island. The South Padre island Visitors Center provides detailed information about this place. Various tour packages are available to suit everyone’s need and tastes.

Warm gulf waters, bird watching, boating and fishing make, and a variety of other year-round activities make South Padre island as one of the most sought after destinations in the world. If you take a trip to this place once, then you are sure to come back again!

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