Year round fun is the key to South Padre Island's popularity. One can enjoy one of the best beaches in the US, dine in our great restaurants, watch the dolphins, go deep sea or bay fishing , parasail, shop Mexico and simple relax 365 days per year

South Padre Island vacations can be planned for any time of year.  The winters are warm with average temps in the 70's and contrary to most people thinking South Padre is one of the mildest places in Texas during the summer.  Proximity to the Gulf and it's sea breezes keep the summer temps in the high 80's and low 90's.

Spring Break is a very busy time for South Padre Island. Thousands of college students enjoy a break from their studies during March to play on the beach and party in the nightclubs.The locals will tell you that the best time of year to visit South Padre Island is Sept, Oct, Nov, April and May.  The fishing is at it's best and the weather is perfect and boating is great.  The crowds of the summer and Spring Break are gone and hotel rates are at their lowest.

The winter months on South Padre island finds many people from the Northern states enjoying the beach, fishing, restaurants, activities and shopping as the make their winter home here.  They are fondly referred to as "WinterTexans" and are view as if they were local residents during the winter months.

South Padre Island is a coastal resort town on the Gulf of Mexico with five miles of beautiful seashore. South Padre Island is one on the top destinations in Texas for vacations due to it's with beautiful beaches, tall sand dunes, and warm Gulf waters. Some of South Padre Island's attractions are saltwater fishing, Gulf shrimp, fresh fish and seafood served at most Island restaurants, hotels and condos, shopping, RV parks, eco-tourism and numerous water sports. Nearby cities are Brownsville and Harlingen, TX.  Matamoros and Progresso, Tamps. Mexico are also only minutes away.  Fishing Reports