It lies in the sun beside the sparkling Gulf of Mexico. It is a place where sparkling beaches, warm water, friendly hospitality and relaxing activities come together. It’s not your imagination, it’s the ideal vacation paradise, it’s South Padre Island.

Located on the tropical tip of Texas, getting here is easy. Whether you drive, fly or arrive by boat, the Island is easily accessible. If traveling in by air, vacationers can fly into one of three airports in the Rio Grande Valley. Ground transportation is available at all three airports along with most major car rental companies and taxi service. If traveling by car, the scenic route to the Island is made easy by well maintained four-lane highways. If arriving by boat, the Intercoastal channel provides assess to all boats, from the smallest to the largest.

By Air

By Land
U.S. Highways 77, 281 or 83 - Take Interstate 37 South from San Antonio to U.S. Hwy. 77 south, then east on Texas Hwy. 100 approximately 28 miles.

From Austin 340 miles From Dallas 531 miles From Houston 367 miles From San Antonio 285 miles From El Paso 815 miles From Mexico City 666 miles From Monterrey 225 miles From Tampico 336 miles

By Water
Call the Port Isabel/San Benito Navigation District, (956) 943-7826, for regulations and additional information.