For me, I’d go with late April. Why? Weather should be great and crowds should be between the Spring Break and Summer rush. Or, if you like a more active scene, then go for the 4th.

Favorites? Too many to mention, but I’ll list a few: 1. Just chill on the beach and watch the world go by; 2. Southern Wave sunset cruise…chillax, 3. Parasailing!, 4. Diving the Texas Clipper (yes, there is good diving off Padre), 5. Gabriella’s for dinner, 6. Bay fishing, 7. Drive the north-end that is open to vehicles (a dune buggy if you can still find one), 8. Hit one of the beach/bay bars like Wanna Wanna, 9. Catch the sunset on the bay, 10. Support/join the locals and relax at Paragraph’s (book store), get a coffee/juice at Pura Vida, breakfast on the beach at the Palms….. Okay, that should do it. Enjoy.