4 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.

Take a break from South Padre Island with a short trip to Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, about 44 minutes away. There's still lots to do: admire nature's wide array of creatures at South Padre Island Dolphin Research & Sea Life Nature Center, tour the pleasant surroundings at South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, trot along with a tour on horseback, and kick back and relax at Isla Blanca Park.

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Dallas to South Padre Island is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. When traveling from Dallas in July, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in South Padre Island: temperatures range from 88°F by day to 78°F at night. On the 4th (Mon), you'll travel back home.