SOuth PAdre is a beautiful, exciting island, part of the United States, south end of state of Texas. It is connected via a 2 mile long bridge, hwy 100 or Queens Isabella Causeway. The Mexican border is just an 45min drive from the island, west of Brownsville city. The closest Mexican city across the border is Matamoros.
The island is elongated with beaches on right side & Laguna Madre bay on its left side. Spring is the busiest season due to college crowd so its better to avoid this time. Best time is Sept-Nov. when weather is comfortable to roam around (70-80*F); the roads & beaches are free of crowds. Also, get best deals on hotels, water sports etc at this time.
Boat Tours are a wonderful way to enjoy sailing in the Gulf of Mexico & see dolphins & birds in action!!
Take the Dolphin watch tour & Enjoy the Dolphins in wild action!!
Best Tours are by Breakaway Cruises & Sea Ranch Marina "the original dolphin watch"
Tours are 2hrs long & cost from $10-$18 depending on season & time.
Check Online deals before going. We paid just $10/person for 4pm tour by Breakaway Cruises as we had seen the deal online at https://breakawaycruises.us/boxoffice/TicketDetail.php?ActivityID=14
Tip: Talk to them on the phone instead of purchasing online & they may reserve your tour under your name with same online price, thus saving you from the risk of losing your money if you couldn't make it.
Other tours offered by them can be seen at http://breakawaycruises.com/BoxOffice/Tickets.php
Best Tours are by Breakaway Cruises & Sea Ranch Marina "the original dolphin watch"
Tours are 2hrs long & cost from $10-$18 depending on season & time.
Check Online deals before going. We paid just $10/person for 4pm tour by Breakaway Cruises as we had seen the deal online at https://breakawaycruises.us/boxoffice/TicketDetail.php?ActivityID=14
Tip: Talk to them on the phone instead of purchasing online & they may reserve your tour under your name with same online price, thus saving you from the risk of losing your money if you couldn't make it.
Other tours offered by them can be seen at http://breakawaycruises.com/BoxOffice/Tickets.php
ENJOY WONDERFUL SEA LIFE CREATIONS outside of a huge store, as you drive along on your way to the island.
Its a must visit. They have a kind of adventure park too with entry ticket through their gift store. We just clicked many pics of all the aquatic life forms.
An hrs drive from the center of the island, across the laguna, See wildlife especially birds; alligators, ocelots & deers if lucky....the Boardwalk as shown below lets you walk safely all over the laguna & see alligators, crabs & other sea animals.
If you love nature, then this is the place for you!!!
Go para-sailing & enjoy terrific views of the island & feel the sea breeze in your hair!!
Many tour companies offer exciting water adventure activities like banana boat ride & snorkeling, sunset/dolphin watch boat ride, surfing, waverunners etc.
Many tour companies offer exciting water adventure activities like banana boat ride & snorkeling, sunset/dolphin watch boat ride, surfing, waverunners etc.
Isla BLANCA PARK: on south end of the island.
$5 entry per vehicle. (once paid, enter any beach for free for that day)
Enjoy sandy white beach, birds, Jesus Christ statue, & fishing.
$5 entry per vehicle. (once paid, enter any beach for free for that day)
Enjoy sandy white beach, birds, Jesus Christ statue, & fishing.
Enjoy white sandy dunes at beach access #5 or #6 on north side of the island strip. Take your cars on the beach & drive along the waves.
Note: Be careful when parking on sand as the cars can get stuck & not budge leaving you stranded, waiting for some truck to haul you out!!
Also, once you pay for any beach entry you don't have to pay again for the day. Get free entry to any beach after paying once a day ($4 or 5)
Note: Be careful when parking on sand as the cars can get stuck & not budge leaving you stranded, waiting for some truck to haul you out!!
Also, once you pay for any beach entry you don't have to pay again for the day. Get free entry to any beach after paying once a day ($4 or 5)
The white sand that melted away at my feet,
Every sight that made my heart skip a beat,
The island flowers & the gliding birds
Filled my heart with warmth of summer heat
The ocean breeze whistling through my hair,
Every moment was worth a million share
The sunset hues made me fall in love,
The beauty of the island begged me to stay there.
Every sight that made my heart skip a beat,
The island flowers & the gliding birds
Filled my heart with warmth of summer heat
The ocean breeze whistling through my hair,
Every moment was worth a million share
The sunset hues made me fall in love,
The beauty of the island begged me to stay there.
Feeling the soft sand melt away & sea waves washing my feet!!! Most wonderful experience.
Beautiful sunset (if sky is clear) on Laguna Madre Bay side (left of island) not on the beaches side; however, you can go to Beach #5 or #6 , climb up the white soft dunes & get the perfect view of sun setting in the west side of island, just like we did. Below is the picture taken from atop of a dune on beach #5. Due to hazy sky we could not see the full sunset but colors were wonderful.