18 days in South Padre Island Itinerary

A vibrant resort town, South Padre Island sits on a barrier island of the same name, located just off the Texas Gulf Coast.

Attractions like South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center and Gladys Porter Zoo make great kid-friendly stops. Change things up with these side-trips from South Padre Island: Edinburg (Freddy Gonzalez Park, Museum of South Texas History, &more), Little Graceland (in Los Fresnos) and Brownsville (Historic Brownsville Museum, Sunrise Mall, &more). The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Sea Turtle, Inc., enjoy the sea views from Port Isabel Lighthouse, get engrossed in the history at Iwo Jima Memorial & Museum, and take a memorable tour with Tours.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, go to the South Padre Island route planner.

If you are flying in from Mexico, the closest major aiports are Valley International Airport, Mc Allen Miller International Airport and Corpus Christi International Airport. In January, daily temperatures in South Padre Island can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 12°C.