The long, narrow sand island sweeps in an arc north about 110 miles to Corpus
Christi. Modern hotels and motels edge several miles of the Gulf at the island's
southern tip. Farther north, the island is entirely natural—sand dunes, sea oats
and beach morning glory. (There is no bridge or ferry between South and North
Padre.) Beautiful, gently sloping beaches are perfect for swimming and surf
fishing. Beachcombers will find bright shells, perhaps floats from the West
Indies and driftwood.
City: South Padre Island
Region: Gulf Coast
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Battle Of Adobe Walls
City: Stinnett
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
