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BEACH, SUN AND SURF AT SOUTH PADRE ISLAND

A May 1999 trip to South Padre Island by Julie Hood

The sea frontMore Photos

South Padre Island is on the Gulf Coast. A place for spring break, a place for honeymoons, a place for family beach holidays.

  • 5 reviews
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BEACH, SUN AND SURF AT SOUTH PADRE ISLANDBest of IgoUgo

Overview

Tandem skydiving, all kinds of water sports. Offshore fishing.

Quick Tips:

Book in advance. A spring holiday is recommended.

Best Way To Get Around:

Walking and driving, beach buggies and bikes for rent.

Royale Beach And Tennis ClubBest of IgoUgo

Hotel | "Royale Beach & Tennis Club"

The rooms in this high-rise resort were spacious with a small kitchenette. Each room has a balcony overlooking the sea. There are two pools and three hot-tubs, an outside cabana bar by the pool is open during the day. There is no restaurant. I enjoyed my stay here.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Julie Hood on July 17, 2000

Royale Beach And Tennis Club
400 PADRE BLVD South Padre Island, Texas 78597
956-761-1166

Blue Ray's DinerBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant

I enjoyed the food at this 50's style diner as well as the low prices. It was a change of scenery from the regular seafood or TexMex restaurants that dot the island.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by Julie Hood on July 17, 2000

Blue Ray's Diner
Padre Island South Padre Island, Texas

South Padre BeachBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

The sea front
South Padre Island was made for beach holidays. At spring break, the beach is teeming with teenagers. The beaches are clean but have a lot of seaweed. Plenty of dunes for the buggy driver.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by Julie Hood on July 17, 2000

South Padre Beach
Padre Island South Padre Island, Texas

Tandem SkydivingBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

I did not venture into this sport but if I were younger, I would not hesitate. I saw a few skydivers land and it seemed they were having a ball.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by Julie Hood on July 17, 2000

Tandem Skydiving
Padre Island South Padre Island, Texas

South Padre IslandBest of IgoUgo

Story/Tip

If you are looking for a beach holiday, watersports and offshore fishing, South Padre Island is an excellent destination.

Many offshore and bay fishing trips are available. Don't forget the dramamine as the offshore boats go out about forty miles and it can get a little bumpy. Catches of the day are snapper, shark, tuna and kingfish.

The long sandy beaches are very inviting and waterskiing and jet skiing are available. There are many resorts on this island to choose from which can be a little costly but there are also a few motels and regular hotels if you want a cheaper route.

This island is perfect for sun lovers and fishermen. I recommend a spring holiday here but make sure you don't go at springbreak. The island is crowded with partying teenagers.

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Julie Hood
Julie Hood
Galveston, Texas, Texas

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