Developers expedite $800M project on Padre Island off of Whitecap beach, with homes and amenities rapidly taking shape amidst ...

The best way to get around South Padre Island is on foot, especially since the area clocks in at 2 square miles in size (much of which is shoreline). There is also a free public shuttle ...

In July 2024, TPWD issued statement following a series of shark encounters and attacks on South Padre Island. "Shark encounters of this nature are not a common occurrence in Texas," the department ...

a boardwalk that runs from the South Padre Island Convention Centre out to the Laguna Madre wetlands. This is also a major spot for bird-watching: Throughout the year, more than 300 species of ...

Once known as a hotspot for college spring breakers, South Padre Island is seeing a shift toward a more family-friendly atmosphere. While March remains one of the busiest months of the year for the ...