South Padre Island Texas USA Vacation Rentals

South Padre Island Vacation Rentals

If it´s summer time, then every Friday evening is once again the 4th of July with fireworks on the bay. This is just the type of uniqueness that has South Padre Island, Texas stands above the rest. You can view them from one of many restaurants or right from an exclusive beach front vacation rental home. But you need not wait for summer to visit South Padre Island as it boasts over 300 days of sunshine and is famous for its temperate climate. It is quickly becoming a year-round destination for vacationers.

South Padre Island Seasonal Specialties

South Padre Island, Texas is has its perks for different seasons too. The winter months provide the pleasurable pursuit of bird watching. There are numerous bird watching stations and cruises to choose from to watch the fascinating habitat. Spring is bustling and begins the water sport season. With the warm steady winds, windsurfing and kite boarding are extremely popular. The beach awaits the summertime visitors with miles and miles of fun in the sun such as sandcastle building lessons. Two of the major festivals on the island are held during the fall. The very popular Sandcastle Days and the South Padre International Music Festival are not to be missed.

South Padre Island Activities

From golf and fishing tournaments, to smooth sandy beaches to art shows, South Padre Island will please everyone's interests
South Padre Island is nestled on the southernmost tip of the Texas Gulf Coast. It is only natural to rise with the sun and your rod and reel into the waters of the Gulf of Mexico on a deep sea fishing charter or cast After spending the day on top of the water, it's time to dive in and experience some of Texas' best snorkeling. There are many jetties and bays that are accessible by foot or kayak. A must see is the Port Isabel Lighthouse. It was constructed in 1852 and is the only one of the original 16 lighthouses on the Texas coast open to the public. Climb the 75 winding stairs to enjoy fantastic beach views and take photographs. Rent a 4x4 and drive north of the city to the sand dunes and empty beaches. Nothing is more spectacular than viewing the sunset from atop one of the dunes.

If you have the whole family with you, consider a visit to the Dolphin Research and Sea Life Nature Centre. Based in an interactive setting, visitors can hold starfish and feed the octopus. A pool-to-pool tube chute, America's largest surfing machine, wading pools and much more are accessible at the waterpark. Or, contemplate a dolphin watching cruise to spot some of the many bottlenose dolphins that live in the warm coastal waters.

South Padre Island Dining

Tucked in between the surf and sand are several local dining favorites. Many feature a variety of seafood specialties. The seafood is fresh from local fisherman or serve your own catch of the day in your vacation rental. Dining ambiance ranges from casual dress, for which to grab a bite in many of the different cafes, or dressing up for a romantic dinner served to you at your beach side table. From the best seafood to Tex-Mex to pizza, you´ll have no trouble in locating a restaurant that suits your mood and price range on South Padre Island.