South Padre Island Vacation

The South Padre Island is a part of the large barrier island located in Texas, United States of America. South Padre is an island town in the Cameron County of Texas, a place that is known for its low population and some of the best beaches. According to a census report released ten years ago, the population of the South Padre town stood at a mere 2422. Therefore a South Padre Island vacation would mean a tour of the empty picturesque surroundings and the pristine beaches. This island which is fed by the waters of the Gulf Coast of Texas has derived its name from a Catholic priest, Padre Balli, who had settled in this town centuries ago. Here we give you detailed information on the places to visit in South Padre Island, the best weather for a holiday in South Padre Island and the hotels to put up at during a South Padre Island visit.

 

Best Climate for a South Padre Island Visit

 

The best time of the year to plan a South Padre Island holiday is between the months of September to February. The island areas do not experience severe winters and enjoying the cool breeze while walking along the beaches is a fun activity that every person, irrespective of his or her age, likes to enjoy. But if you like to stay in the waters for longer periods of time, do not choose winter to travel to this island.

But probably if you are a college student, you will prefer the spring break while arranging a South Padre Island tour. Spring is the time of festivals and celebrations in the island. There is music, loud cheers and dancing on the South Padre Island beaches during the spring. The four weeks of spring in March – April is definitely not the best time for families to visit this island.

Summer is also a good time to holiday in the Texas island especially if you are an outdoor sports lover. Water activities are arranged in large numbers for tourists and the beach is the best summer haunt in South Padre Island. But be careful about hurricanes that may occur now and then during the summer season. A hurricane often plays spoilsport during summer trips in South Padre Island. Sometimes temperatures rise above the bearable level in the months of May and June, thus disrupting tours in the daytime.

 

Places to Visit on a South Padre Island Vacation

 

The white sands of the beaches in South Padre Island are good to play with and walk on. The water sport activities, dolphin watching and sailing on a personal water craft are some of the activities that tourists generally participate in while on a holiday. Let’s take a look at the best places to visit during a South Padre Island vacation.

• Dolphin Research and Sea Life Nature Center – this Texas island is the home of dolphins. Nowhere in the state can you watch dolphins from closer quarters than the South Padre Island. The touch tanks inside this Nature Center hosts the dolphins and other forms of marine life who show different tricks to the gathering. Guides inside the Research Center will clear all doubts on marine creatures. Therefore this is also an education tour, all of it at a very low cost.

• Air Padre Kiteboarding – water activities are very popular in South Padre Island. But what if you are uninitiated on these activities The Air Padre Kiteboarding gives lessons on water sports and also rents out equipments to water sports enthusiasts. Short lessons on wakeboarding, surfing, kiteboarding, paddleboarding and kayaking help you spend a better holiday in South padre Island.

• Andy Bowie Park – this public park is the best place to sit idle, enjoy the beautiful surroundings, play with the sand & water of the Woody Beach, while you bite into yummy burgers. The playground inside the Park premises is entertainment for your children and the beach shack is the perfect place for you to picnic. Make sure to taste the burgers sold here and also enjoy a shower in the Park restrooms.

• Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark – this manmade beach is popular not only for its waters but also for the rides in the park area. This place is a must-visit if you have children with you while on holiday. Surf the small waves in the sea, take the water coaster rides or float on the surface of the seas, each activity is sure to give you much happiness and relaxation.

• South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center – this tourist site will bring you in close encounters with rare species of birds and wetlands in Texas. You will have to walk for a long distance in order to be able to view all varieties of birds and trees inside the Birding and Nature Center premises; so think twice before taking children along. Also remember to wear comfortable footwear. It is advisable to avoid a summer visit here because walking under a hot sun is not comfortable.

 

South Padre Island Hotels

 

Make your vacation in South Padre Island memorable by staying in the best hotels.

• Isla Grand Beach Resort
  500 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island
  Ph No. (956)761-6511

• Holiday Inn Express
  6502 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island
  Ph No. (956)761-8844

• South Padre Island Resort
  1500 Gulf Boulevard, South Padre Island
  Ph No. (956)761-4951

• La Quinta Inn & Suites
  7000 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island
  Ph No. (956)772-7000

• Comfort Suites
  912 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island
  Ph No. (956)772-9020

So its time you packed your bags and set off for a South Padre Island vacation!