Dirty spot on the beach that gets too much traffic. Wish that I hadn't paid to go. Lots of trailer parking. Overflowing garbage cans. Skip it.
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Andy Bowie Park, South Padre Island
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Ranked #12 of 16 attractions in South Padre Island
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Type: Parks, Beaches, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Traveler Description: Andy Bowie Park is an excellent park for the person who wants to get away from the crowds and yet have showers, concessions, beach rentals and such...
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Mission, Texas
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All of the park entrances charge a fee, but if you enter first at Andy Bowie Park, you pay once & it is good for all of the parks on the island. There are showers, bathrooms, a pavilion, BBQ pit, RV's can park overnight.
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A great way to start your day. The tranquility is very conducive to deep meditation and yoga.
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Sheffield Lake, Ohio
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We spent a day at South Padre Island and enjoyed the beach near the center of town. The next morning we drove north of town to Andy Bowie Park. We were thrilled to find this wild stretch of dunes and beaches with an access parking lot. For a modest $4 fee we were able to park there or drive up...
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Restrooms available/showers too. Beach is nice and lots of 'shelling' to be done.
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When we hit the beach this is how we like to do. You can drive on if the tide is right and chill out all day. Bring a cooler and kick back. Just no glass bottles and respect the beaches. Please.
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This park is a paved parking lot with hook-ups and no tent camping is allowed.
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