Welcome to the warm gulf beaches of South Padre Island, Texas! Located at the state's tropical tip, a wide range of year-round activities make South Padre Island a fantastic destination for vacations, meetings and spring break trips! 

Water adventures abound on South Padre Island. Whether you're a pro or you're eager to learn, this is the place to come for everything from snorkeling and scuba diving to surfboarding, windsurfing and kiteboarding, to horseback riding along the beach! The winds are right, the temperature is right and the scenery is unforgettable.  

Take an afternoon cruise around the island to see South Padre from all its best angles. Or enjoy a day in the sand in style by taking sandcastle-building lessons from one of the pros!

Back on land, sunny South Padre Island is perfect for golfers and tennis players of all skill levels, all year round.  

Be sure to look for all of South Padre Island's wildlife, too! Take a boat trip to watch pelicans in their unspoiled natural habitat. Enjoy a hands-on encounter with dolphins at the Dolphin and Nature Research Center, and keep an eye out for sea turtles on the beach. Or, rent a kayak and see what natural wonders you might encounter! 

Don't forget your fishing gear, because South Padre Island is home to the hottest fishing spot in Texas. Cast a line in the Gulf of Mexico for marlin or wahoo, or head for the Laguna Madre Bay for trophy-size speckled trout, redfish and flounder. You'll find plenty of fishing guides and charter boat services to help you pick the perfect spot!