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Right off the southern tip of Texas is a tropical paradise offering as much or as little activity as you want. Whether gazing at a magnificent sunset over Laguna Madre, deep-sea fishing, parasailing, hiking, bird-watching, scuba diving, golfing or simply lazing on the soft white sand beach, this long, narrow barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico offers the ocean-, sun- or recreation-bound vacationer a heavenly respite from the daily grind. Except for Spring Break, when students flood the area... more » Right off the southern tip of Texas is a tropical paradise offering as much or as little activity as you want. Whether gazing at a magnificent sunset over Laguna Madre, deep-sea fishing, parasailing, hiking, bird-watching, scuba diving, golfing or simply lazing on the soft white sand beach, this long, narrow barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico offers the ocean-, sun- or recreation-bound vacationer a heavenly respite from the daily grind. Except for Spring Break, when students flood the area, the atmosphere is quiet and laid-back. The clear turquoise waters are enticing, but there's no shortage of activities for landlubbers. Go horseback riding on the beach, play a round of tennis or golf, hike or join the birders seeking out the area's more than 300 species. Or get a bird's-eye view of the coast from the top of the historic Port Isabel Lighthouse. Fresh seafood with all varieties of seasoning and other fare is served at excellent restaurants, many with outdoor seating. A true island getaway, South Padre will renew your soul. « less
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Best Western La Copa Inn & Suites

5 of 5 stars
MarshamHarlingen_Tx
Harlingen, Tx
Dec 26, 2009

We booked a large block of rooms for a Christmas party with many friends. The primary reason for staying at BW-Copa Inn was the low price and some word of mouth reviews. I have stayed at several...more

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Travelodge South Padre Island

2 of 5 stars
TOG11
Fayetteville, AR
Dec 25, 2009

My room was satisfactory. The room was large with a tiled floor. Because of the sand and humidity I find the tile to be preferable to carpet. The WIFI was marginal at best. The continental...more

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Palms Resort

5 of 5 stars
Nora1999
Shreveport, Louisiana
Dec 18, 2009

Mid-December is not the prime time to visit South Padre Island, but the Palms Resort managed to capture the essence of tropical summer even when the weather was something less than ideal. True to its...more

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  • Resident population: 87,925 Annual visitors: 10,000,000 (est.)
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