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South Padre Island Travel Guide

South Padre Island is a resort town at the southern tip of this long, long barrier island. Any farther south and you would be in Mexico. The beach is much like the beach on the northern portion of the island, but the water here often seems clearer. Padre Island is a great place to stretch out on the beach, feel the Gulf breeze blowing, and hear nothing but the wash of the surf. If you get bored, you can busy yourself with boat rides, watersports, or taking the kids to the popular local water park. Read More

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The Port Isabel Historical Museum

Located 2 blocks from the Port Isabel Lighthouse at the corner of Railroad Ave. and Tarnava St
317 E. Railroad Ave
South Padre Island, Texas

Distance: 1.1 mi. (from destination center)

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This restored 1899 Victorian commercial building houses a delightful small town museum dedicated... Read More


Airports

Major Airports near South Padre Island

Distance (mi.)
San Antonio International Airport 250.3 map
Houston Hobby Airport 270.5 map
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport 284.7 map

Other Smaller Airports near South Padre Island

Distance (mi.)
Brownsville South Padre Is. International Airport 20.3 map
Harlingen Valley International Airport 37.0 map
Mcallen Miller International/Mission Airport 66.6 map

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