South Padre Island is found in Cameron County right at the
south tip of Texas. The popular South Padre Island resort is located on
Padre Island and South Padre Island visitors enjoy the Texas Gulf Coast
climate. Many Padre Island legends and folklore stories are centered on
South Padre Island. Tales of South Padre Island silver treasures and South
Padre Island as a hiding place for pirate bounty are commonplace. Many ships
in the past floundered of Padre Island and its many people still beachcomb
along the coast line at South Padre Island in search of silver coins. Up
until fifty years ago South Padre Island was closed to the public and under
the control of the National Park Service. When new access to South Padre
Island came in the 1960's it began to flourish with new business and soon
tourism had a positive effect on South Padre Island economy. South Padre
Island is about thirty four miles in length with over twenty five miles
of inviting South Padre Island sandy beach. Accommodation on South Padre
Island ranges from camping to luxury resort hotels. Many people come to
shore fish along South Padre Island coastline. Many take the opportunities
for horse riding along the white sandy beaches of South Padre Island.
South Padre Island Convention Visitors
7355 Padre Boulevard
South Padre Island Texas 78597
1-800-SOPADRE
