South Padre Island
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About South Padre Island
South Padre Island is the perfect beach getaway in Texas. The water is bright blue, the sand is soft, and the weather is almost always sunny. You can go swimming, ride jet skis, watch dolphins, or just relax on the beach. At night, there’s great food, live music, and fun bars by the water. It’s an easy, laid-back place to have a good time whether you want to party, explore, or just chill in the sun.
Fun Facts About South Padre Island:
- 1) South Padre Island is the sand-castle capital of the United States.
- 2) In 1997 city council outlawed the wearing of neck ties.
- 3) There is tons of shipwrecks and treasure around the island.
- 4) South Padre Island is known as a sea turtle haven
- 5) Known for their long beaches and beautiful sunsets.
- 6) Also known as the only tropical island in Texas
- 7) South Padre Island is the largest barrier-island in the U.S.
- 8) Named after Jose Nicolas Balli (Padre Balli),
- 9) The waters of Laguna Madre are saltier than normal seawater.
- 10) South Padre Island is a very popular spot for bird-watching.