Welcome to South Padre Island, the Tropical Tip of Texas! Enjoy free live web cam views of our beautiful beaches with the South Padre Beach Cam™, the surf in the Gulf of Mexico with the South Padre Surf Cam™, the sunset over the Laguna Madre with the South Padre Bay Cam™, and our new South Padre Island live streaming web cam! Check live South Padre weather conditions and forecasts, pictures, video, and daily updated surf and beach report. Book South Padre hotels, condos, and vacation rentals, check out South Padre real estate listings, golf, watersports and activities, surfing lessons, dolphin watch, diving, snorkeling, parasailing, horseback rides, restaurants, RV parks, or charter a fishing trip. Plan your family vacation, South Padre Island beach wedding, or Spring Break to South Padre Island on Spadre.com! SPadre.com - The best streaming cams with the highest resolution web cams anywhere!!
The only web cam that sees it all! The newest most powerful streaming pan/tilt/zoom camera ever built, Canon's VB-C60. With user controls to view the beach, surfing area, jetties, Boca Chica, Dolphin Cove, Queen Isabella Causeway, Laguna Madre, sunrise and sunsets over the Bay and Gulf, even 24hr night views of the Island and surf.
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Travel Guide
Get a copy of the free 2009 Travel Guide to South Padre Island for visitor information by mail.
The beaches of South Padre Island are the number one attraction for many Island visitors. There are no privately owned beaches in Texas, so everyone is welcome to enjoy every inch of the entire coast line. There are beach access points every few blocks along Gulf Blvd, or you can go to one of the county park beaches where you'll find pavilions with picnic tables, playgrounds, restrooms, and showers. Travel Channel names South Padre Island as one of America's best beaches for family beach travel. South Padre Island is the finest coastal resort in Texas, with beautiful
beaches, tall sand dunes, and warm clear clean Gulf waters.
Well known as the best surf in Texas, South Padre Island has the biggest, most powerful, most consistent and best shaped waves by far than anywhere else on the Texas Gulf Coast. Fun surf year-round, with clear water and lots of empty waves make South Padre the #1 surfing destination for Texas surfers. If you want to catch the best surf in Texas here at South Padre Island, Spadre.com live surf cams and updated surf report gives you the up-to-the-minute report on conditions, and surf outlook for 3-5 days out.
The waters surrounding our barrier Island provide for many unique opportunities. Swimming, fishing, dolphin watching, sailing, snorkeling, jet skiing, wind surfing, and kite boarding are just a few of the activities taking place daily in the Laguna Madre here at South Padre Island. The Island boasts some of the best fishing in the country. Whether you are going fishing off of the jetty, wade fishing along the beach or bay, going on a bay fishing or offshore fishing charter, you are likely to hook into some red snapper, grouper, redfish, snook, flounder, trout, tuna, marlin and more.
The only web cam that sees it all! The newest most powerful streaming pan/tilt/zoom camera ever built, Canon's VB-C60. With user controls to view the beach, surfing area, South Padre Island jetties, Boca Chica, Dolphin Cove, Queen Isabella Causeway, Laguna Madre, sunrise and sunsets over the Bay and Gulf, even 24hr night views of the Island and surf.
The South Padre Sea Turtle Cam is located at Sea Turtle, Inc., which was formed to aid and assist in the protection of Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle - and to ultimately restore the ridley population to a level that will ensure its survival. Through the years Sea Turtle, Inc. has expanded its scope to actively support the conservation of all marine turtle species, to rehabilitating injured sea turtles for their return to the wild, and to provide educational programs to schools, tourist bureaus, civic organizations and new media. Each day, a volunteer meets visitors at the facility and talks about the different species of sea turtles, their importance to the environment, and what we as individuals can do to pull them back from the edge of extinction.
The South Padre Island birding and nature center cam is located at the South Padre Island site of the World Birding Center. With over 306 recorded bird species and the convergence of neo-tropical songbirds that are present during the spring and fall migrations, South Padre Island has become one of the premier birding locations in the Western Hemisphere. The world class 4,500 square foot facility offers educational exhibits featuring large marine animals, birds, and historical objects. The birding center is located on the Laguna Madre waterfront near the convention center offering nature trails with strategically placed blinds to give visitors an opportunity to get up close to the wildlife. Native planting areas allow a convenient spot for visitors to see migrating songbirds along with South Padre Island's dazzling butterfly population.
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Date: Friday November 20, 2009 Time: 12:30pm update Island Weather: Cloudy, breezy and cool Wind: NE @ 15-25 Water Temp: 72 Water Clarity: Clear green Rip Current Risk: High Seaweed: Light Jellyfish: Moderate Tides: Low 10:34am 0.0' / High 9:06pm 2.1' Wave Size: 5-8' building Wave Direction: ESE/NE mix Mansfield Buoy: 13' @ 8 seconds from E / Wind: NE @ 29-37kts 200 Mile Buoy: 6' @ 6 seconds from ESE / Wind: ESE @ 29-33kts Surf Conditions: Wind increasing from the NE at noon, 42020 showing steady rising seas up to 13' with near gale NE wind as low pressure moves offshore and lifts NE. Wind did not cooperate this morning as forecast but was light NE, surf was almost really good. Surf Forecast: Revised surf forecast for Saturday... with much larger surf than expected developing and decreasing NW to N wind Saturday Boca could be good! Low tide in the late morning Saturday so beach should be easily driveable. Tropical Update: Tropical season is over Dec 1. Weather Forecast: Clearing skies and mild temps for the weekend.
Weather forecast video for the South Padre Island and the Lower Rio Grande area including Brownsville, Harlingen and McAllen provided by Accuweather. This daily local weather forecast video provides current Island weather conditions along with daily temperatures, rain chances, weekend weather forecasts, weather maps, and local weather radar and satellite images.
This current South Padre Island Texas weather data is brought to you by the Weather Channel. The local weather forecast information provides current Island temperatures, weekend and 10 day forecasts, humidity levels, wind direction and speed, and also offers links to airport travel delays.
Our
safe gently sloping white sand beaches makes South Padre
one of the best family vacation spots in the United States.
Offering those traveling with children fun -filled activities
day and night that are certain to make your kids smile!
The
sandy beaches and blue-green water of South Padre Island
offers a flawless romantic setting for beach weddings
at an affordable low price, this tropical island vacation
is the perfect escape for two!
This
tropical island environment offers the rare opportunity
to see unique wildlife in it's natural habitat. Home to
the world birding center, sea turtle nesting grounds,
dolphins in the wild, unspoiled natural sand dunes perfect
for hiking or horseback riding!
South Padre Island - A Sea of Dreams
South Padre Island, a coastal destination
with all the romantic allure that a bustling seaside village represents
draws visitors from all walks of life here as they answer their
call to the sea. Our pristine Island boasts a magical array of unique
opportunity that will certainly transform you away from the uniformity
of day to day city life and mundane routines to the peaceful serenity
of a tropical island beach vacation. As Jules Verne writes in his
classic novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - “ The sea is an immense
desert where a man is never alone for he can feel life quivering
all about him.” This is the very spirit that the local Island residents
live and breathe and the beach going visitors alike have come to
know and love. During your time on this unique barrier island -
be sure to take a private stroll on an empty beach, engage in a
thrilling once in a lifetime water activity, or go snorkeling along
the jetties visiting the realm of the under sea world and you will
find yourself to be immersed in the Island life and energy that
is quivering all about you!
Where
to Stay on South Padre Island
Are you looking for a calming seaside retreat or would you prefer
to experience the local flavor of Island culture and beach couture
of the South Padre Island entertainment district? South Padre Island
boasts a variety of accommodations ranging from all inclusive beach
front resorts to charming bayside vacation rentals or condominiums.
Finding a place to stay on South Padre Island has never been easier!
Whether you are looking for a beach front or bayside hotel or condominium,
bed and breakfast, beach house, vacation rental, RV park, or campground
you will easily find the perfect match for any budget or lodging
preference.
Check out these accommodation
options where you can book on-line reservations to help
make your dream vacation get off to a great start!
What to Do on South Padre Island
South Padre Island is on the cutting
edge of beach filled fun offering our visitors a chance to try such activities as surfing
lessons, snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, dolphin
watching, jet skiing, deep sea fishing or bay fishing charters,
windsurfing, kite surfing, sailing, and many more thrilling activities
Eco Tourism is another thriving industry in South Padre Island offering
nature preserves, camping, hiking, bird watching, horseback riding,
and more. The Island is home to Sea
Turtle Inc. - an educational research and rehabilitation
facility dedicated to the preservation of sea turtles and the conservation
of the marine environment world wide. They offer daily guided tours
where you’ll see various species of sea turtles including the Kemp's
Ridley, Green, Hawksbill, Loggerhead, and other species of endangered
sea turtles that have been rescued from the wild and are being rehabilitated.
If you visit South Padre Island during the months of April through
mid July you could watch for nesting Sea Turtles or even attend
a hatchling release where you’ll see hundreds of tiny baby sea turtles
making their way out to the water for the first time. This is truly
a spectacular experience and makes for a great photo opportunity.
The World Birding Center located on South Padre Island is 50 acres
of intertidal flats, native shrubs, and trees that are the first
stop for the birds making the cross Gulf migration from Mexico and
Central America. Warblers, tanagers, orioles, and thrushes are common
to the wooded areas while the wetland areas are host to waterfowl,
shorebirds, and even the endangered species of brown pelican, piping
plover, and peregrine falcon. The birding center is also a great
spot to see the Island’s colorful array of butterflies. The sand
dunes north of city limits is a unique stretch of beach where visitors
can see South Padre Island in it’s natural state - a place where
you can truly step back in time and see the Island as the early
explorers once saw and described it. It is one of the few beaches
in the United States where you can find such solitude, a perfect
place for a quiet stroll down the beach, a great place for both
sunning and shelling, viewing our stunning sunsets over the bay,
and a breathtaking sparkling night sky.
About South Padre Island
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TEXAS is the tropical southernmost
part of the world's longest barrier reef island on the Gulf of Mexico
at the Texas / Mexico border. Located 2 miles off the southern tip of
Texas, it is connected to the mainland by the Queen Isabella Causeway.
South Padre Island is the finest coastal resort in Texas, with beautiful
beaches, tall sand dunes, and warm clear clean Gulf waters. Incredible
saltwater fishing, Gulf shrimp, fresh fish and seafood served at many
Island restaurants, a wide selection of hotels and condos from cheap
to luxurious, shopping, beach weddings, professional wedding planners,
South Padre weddings, photographers and video services, RV parks on
the beach, eco-tourism and a diversity of watersports. The Island is
only a few blocks wide, around 5 miles of City real estate, then you
can drive north on the beach for nearly 30 miles of desolate beaches
and beautiful sand dunes, until reaching the Port Mansfield jetties
and boat channel. You don't even need a car, you can walk or bicycle,
or ride the free shuttle. South Padre Island boasts the best fishing
in the U.S. in the Laguna Madre, in the surf and offshore in the Gulf
of Mexico. Check the bay cam for a list of fishing reports, or the fishing
page for area fishing guides and charters. Dolphin watch is a popular
favorite activity, and the best surfing in the Gulf of Mexico is at
Isla Blanca Park at the jetties. Summer is bustling on South Padre Island.
The weather is warm and dry, water temps are in the 80's and air temps
in the 90's. Fall is known by the locals as the best time of the year.
The water and air is still warm, hotel prices are dramatically cheaper,
and the Island is nearly vacant. Winter bring thousands of "Winter
Texans" from the northern U.S., the weather is mild as well, bird
watching, golf and surf fishing are popular. South Padre Island is the
premiere Spring Break destination in the country, spring break is in
March and Texas Week is the busiest time week with nearly a hundred
thousand college students enjoying the Island. Spadre.com is the only
website of its kind, being updated multiple times daily by local residents,
giving you up-to-the-minute information, particularly on beach, surf
and weather conditions for the day, with daily updated beach and surf
report and Island weather and forecast, rip current index, water temperature
and more information to plan your visit. Enjoy multiple live web cam
views of South Padre Island's beautiful beaches with the South Padre
Beachcam, the surf in the Gulf of Mexico with the South Padre Surfcam,
and the sunset over the Laguna Madre with the South Padre Baycam! Loaded
with information on events, quick links to hotels condos and vacation
rentals for booking your travel and vacation package to South Padre
Island, real estate listings for those that really enjoy the Island
and want to own a piece, local activities, attractions and watersports,
night life and scenic pictures in the photo gallery. We hope you enjoy
this website and your visit to South Padre Island, please support the
finer businesses that are advertised on this site and help make this
site possible.
South Padre Island , also known as the tropical tip of Texas is
a 34 mile long barrier island offering our beautiful
sandy beaches, sand dunes, and colorful sunsets over
the Laguna Madre to anyone that wants to visit. The Island boasts
land and sea adventures with opportunities for action packed beach
and water sport activities year round, quality resort hotels, some
of the best trout, red snapper, and tuna fishing in the world with your choice of deep sea fishing or bay fishing
charters, a variety of restaurants serving your preference of cuisine with most offering menu items
featuring the fresh and fabulous Gulf Coast shrimp and seafood,
spectacular shopping, the best surfing in the entire Gulf of Mexico, and unique Island events to keep you
and your family happily entertained no matter what time of year
you choose to visit.
South Padre Island is matched at the same southerly latitude as
Fort Lauderdale, Florida and offers comparable tropical weather
conditions year round. Average summer temperatures on South Padre
Island is 82 degrees with the winter months averaging 65 degrees.
It’s rare to see a day on the Island that’s not warm and sunny which
helps to make the Island a popular affordable beach vacation destination
year round. South Padre Island flights are available through our
neighboring airports of Brownsville and Harlingen where you can
catch flights on Southwest Airlines, Continental Express, or Sun
Country Airlines. Car rentals and shuttle buses are available at
the airports where it is just a short drive to South Padre Island.
Once on the island you can catch The Wave, a free shuttle which
will transport you along the island or into our neighboring town
of Port
Isabel, where you may want to spend an afternoon strolling
Lighthouse Square home of the historical Port Isabel Lighthouse
which is open daily to visitors that want to make the climb up to
the top for a spectacular view of the Laguna Madre and cityscape.
At Lighthouse Square you’ll find museums, art galleries, restaurants,
coffee shops, ice cream parlors, and the South Padre Island Dolphin
Research and Sea Life Center. You can even experience the myths,
legend and lore of Port Isabel on the town’s new trolley ride which
will guide you through the history of this unique port city including
tale of shipwrecks, Spanish gold, civil war, old military highway,
and pirate legend.
Four Seasons in South Padre
Off Season Travel in South Padre Island
South Padre Island is a perfect destination for off season travel. The weather is still warm here in South Texas and you can find great deals with most hotels offering discounts on rooms. Besides paying less, visitors who come to the Island during the low-season will enjoy less crowding, and a more laid-back atmosphere. Off season in South Padre Island doesn't mean that you won't get to experience all of the same activities that you would during peak season, you're just more likely to find that the local businesses are able to cater more to your specific needs with more availability than during the heavy traffic times. During the low season you'll also get to experience more local color, and you'll find the residents to be very laid back and friendly this time of year with alot of free time to answer any questions you may have or give you some good local advice on their favorite things to do, best places to eat, and unique ways to spend your time Island style. With big savings, empty beaches, and a tropical atmosphere it's always a good time to visit South Padre Island!
Winter Texans
Avoid winter weather - South Padre Island has many activities and events that are geared specifically for the enjoyment of our Winter Texans. Let's face it - it's just plain warmer here in South Texas than the northern latitudes of North America and Canada. This is why thousands of visitors come to the shores of the Gulf Coast each year to escape the chilling winter weather back home. Winter temperatures here in January averages a high of 67°F with a low of 52°F, most days are sunny and warm. The beaches on South Padre Island are perfect for strolling and collecting shells, fishing, or simply setting up a chair and umbrella and watching the waves roll in. Winter accomodations are easy to come by with most rental options offering discounted rates for longer stays, and many hotels, condominiums, and beach houses with long term rental availability of 3 months or more. RV Parks in the area are teeming with winter visitors from October through the end of February.
Spring Break 2009 at South Padre Island Texas
Welcome to the South Padre Island Spring Break Headquarters! If you are in search of sand, sun, and a ton of fun, you'll find it here! South Padre comes alive during spring break featuring award winning beaches and tropical weather perfect for all of your favorite daytime activities such as surfing, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, wave runners, bikini contests, and coca cola beach parties - while also boasting super hot night clubs with live concerts and DJs to get your groove going all night long! Plan your South Padre Island Spring Break now! We've got the best places to stay and chill spring break style along with great travel packages and spring break discounts. Come to South Padre Island for YOUR spring break to party
Island style and hang with thousands of your closest friends!! Spadre.com has THE BEST spring break photo gallery, look for us on the beach we'll be right in the middle of all of the action taking photos of all of the spring break activities and events going on at South Padre Island, Texas the number one spring break party destination in America!.
Summer Vacations
For those of you with families, nothing is more awaited than summer vacation! After a long year of all work and no play, now is time to put away the books, step away from the computer and phone, grab your towel and run for the beach! Because we all have different ideas about the perfect vacation, take a look at our activities, fishing, and attractions guides to help spark your imagination. There are many good vacation ideas here that will go over big with the whole family. Whether you are looking for thrills or you are just into relaxing with a good book in the tropical sun, South Padre Island is the perfect summer vacation destination. An Island favorite activity would be for the whole family to "hang ten" in a surfing lesson with South Padre Surf Company, or if you prefer to stay beachside perhaps a sand castle building lesson. Go into the deep blue on a fishing charter, or saddle up for a horseback ride down the beach. South Padre Island is an inexpensive vacation spot that is fun for the whole family.
South Padre Island and Rio Grande Valley News
Island Breeze
Valley Star
Brownsville Herald
KGBT Channel 4
Island Breeze / Coastal Current News Headlines
Harlingen Texas News Headlines
Brownsville Herald News Headlines
KGBT Channel 4 Rio Grande Valley News Headlines
South Padre Island Calendar of Events
2009 Events for South Padre Island
JANUARY
11th Annual SPI Polar Bear Dip
Start Date: 01/01/2009
Organization: Whiting Street Polar Bear Club
Location: Beach behind Boomerang Billy's Beach
Bar/Surf Motel, 2612 Gulf Blvd.
Time: Noon
Description: 10 a.m. registration. Registration ends at 11:45 a.m. and resumes after the event. Dip at Noon!
Admission: FREE
Phone: (956) 761-6853
SPI Market Days
Start Date: 01/03/2009
End Date: 01/05/2009
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Description: Arts, crafts, jewelry, trade show items, and specialty foods.
Admission: $1 at the door
Phone: (800) 767-2373
Longest Causeway Run & Wellness Walk
Start Date: 01/10/2009
Organization: Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce
Location: Queen Isabella Causeway
Description: Hundreds of runners and walkers join in for a view from the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway! www.portisabel.com Phone: (956) 943-2262
Registration for SPI Winter Texan Golf Classic
Start Date: 01/13/2009
Organization: SPI Women's Golf Assoc.
Location: SPI Convention Center
Time: 8 AM CST
Description: First come, first serve to register your foursome for this popular tournament. Foursomes will play either Jan 20 or Jan. 21. Doors open at 8AM,
SPI Convention Centre
7355 Padre Blvd.
Phone: 956-533-6114
Valley Symphony Orchestra String Quartet
Start Date: 01/13/2009
Valley Symphony Orchestra Principal String Quartet
South Padre Island Convention Centre
6:30 pm hordoerves & cash bar
7:30 pm showtime
Call 956-761-6433for ticket info
SPI Winter Texan Golf Classic
Start Date: 01/19/2009
End Date: 01/20/2009
Organization: SPI Women's Golf Assoc.
Location: South Padre Island Golf Course
Description: Must register Jan.14 at SPI Convention Centre for this popular event! One member of each foursome must be present to register.
Raffles, mulligans, and tons of fun in the sun! For details call 800-SOPADRE
Phone: 956-533-6114
SPI Market Days
Start Date: 01/28/2009
End Date: 01/30/2009
Shop till you drop! SPI Convention Centre
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Description: Arts, crafts, jewelry, trade show items and specialty foods. Ages 16 and under free.
Admission: $1 at the door
Phone: (956) 761-6746
SPI Kitefest
Start Date: 01/31/2009
End Date: 02/01/2009
Location: North of SPI Convention Centre
Description: Kite enthusiasts from around the country will descend on South Padre Island for the 9th annual fun fly for the kid in you!
Price: Free
Phone: (956) 761-1248
FEBRUARY
Winter Texan Snowbird Extravaganza
Start Date: 02/03/2009
End Date: 02/04/2009
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Description: Senior citizen lifestyle expo with entertainment, exhibits, & seminars
Price: Free
Phone: (800) 657-2373
S.P.I.C.E
Start Date: 02/14/2009
Annual SPI Chili Expo
Benefitting Laguna Madre Humane Society
Louies Backyard
$5 admission fee.
Winter Texan Adopt-A-Beach Clean Up
Start Date: 02/21/2009
Organization: Texas General Land Office
Location: County Access 5, Edward Atwood King Park
Time: 9:00 AM
Description: Registration 8-8:45, bags & gloves supplied
Phone: (956) 761-6433
Isle Ditter Dog
Start Date: 02/21/2009
Annual event benefitting the Laguna Madre Humane Society.
Doors open at 10:30 am at Louies Back Yard. For entry forms call Jacky at 956-772-1974
KOA World's Largest Surf Fishing Tournament
Start Date: 02/21/2009
KOA World's Largest Surf Fishing Tournament.
For information, call (956) 371-4099 or 1-800-562-9724.
SPI Market Days
Start Date: 02/27/2009
End Date: 03/01/2009
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Description: Arts, crafts, jewelry, trade show items and specialty foods. Ages 16 and under free.
Admission: $1 at the door
Phone: (956) 761-6746
MARCH
Heat Wave Car & Audio Show
Start Date: 03/07/2009
End Date: 03/08/2009
Custom Car & Truck Show sound off at South Padre Island Convention Centre.
Tickets for Heat Wave can be purchased at: www.ez-tixx.com 877-993-8499 www.heatwaveinc.com
At "Home Page" click on "Pre-Register/Shop" then click on "Spectator Tickets" find show by date
Ticket Prices are
(Pre Purchase) $20.00 One Day Pass $25.00 Week End Pass
(At the Gate) $25.00 One Day Pass $30.00 Week End Pass
Children 10 and under are free
Texas Week / Spring Break SPI
Start Date: 03/16/2009
End Date: 03/21/2009
Location: South Padre Island
Description: The majority of Texas schools are out this week and students descend on SPI for fun in the sun!
Phone: (800) 657-2373
APRIL
Beach -N- Biker Fest
Start Date: 04/17/2009
End Date: 04/19/2009
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Description: Come on down to this 2009 Rally, Mexico ride and so much more!!
Phone: (956) 605-6598
Annual Texas State Surfing Championship
Start Date: 04/18/2009
End Date: 04/19/2009
Isla Blanca Park (Jetties)
Description: The 44th Annual Texas State Surfing Championship is slated for April 18-19-- adequate surf conditions permitting.
For updated information, go to www.tgsa.org
23rd Annual Spring Adopt a Beach Cleanup
Start Date: 04/25/2009
Let's talk trash!!! Lend a hand and have some fun at this annual event sponsored by the Texas General Land Office.
9am-Noon at 2 locations. Bags and gloves provided.Andy Bowie Park/South Padre Island & Boca Chica Beach/Brownsville.
For details call Monica at 956-761-5494
MAY
Pedal To Padre
Start Date: 05/02/2009
Organization: River Rockets Adventure Club
Location: Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark
Time: 7:30
Description: Pedal with the River Rockets Adventure Club on a bicycle tour to South Padre Island and Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark.
Park discounts will be available to participants. Call 956-541-9712 to register or check www.riverrockets.com.
Admission: $20.00
Phone: (956) 541-9712
Windsurf Blowout
Start Date: 05/02/2009
End Date: 05/03/2009
Annual Blowout is on!
GPS Runs and long distance race!
Call Jibber at 956-761-5061 for details!
Tourist Appreciation Day
Start Date: 05/13/2009
End Date: 05/13/2008
The South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau is hosting a tourist appreciation event in honor of Texas Tourism Week from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at the Visitors' Center.
Texas Tourism Week is May 11-15, and this year marks its 26th year of recognition.The Visitors' Center is located at 600 Padre Blvd. For more information, call 1-800-SOPADRE.
Turtle Days - Lighting of the Tiki Torches
Start Date: 05/16/2009
Annual Lighting of The Tiki Torches! Flotilla starts at Ted's Restaurant at 5:30pm. Kayakers and non-motorized boaters are welcome!
Flotilla will light torches along the route ending at Palm Street Pier and a Turtle Days Celebration.
Memorial Weekend Fireworks
Start Date: 05/23/2009
End Date: 05/24/2009
Organization: South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
Location: Between Marlin & Red Snapper St. on Laguna Madre Bay
Time: 9:15 pm
Description: Annual Summer Weekend Fireworks tradition kicks off on Friday with another display on Saturday. Fireworks every Friday between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Phone: (956) 761-6433
SPI Beach Volleyball Tournament
Start Date: 05/23/2009
End Date: 05/24/2009
Organization: SPI Volleyball
Location: Boomerang Billy's at Surf Motel
Time: 9AM
Description: Annual Men's, Women's, and Co-Ed Competition on the beach!
Phone: (956) 761-2420
JUNE
Surf Camps and Surfing Lessons
All summer and throughout the year.
Fun, safe, family friendly activity for all ages. Learn to surf in South Padre Island Texas!
Surf camps are 3 hours and include surfboards, instruction, tshirt and lunch. Lessons are 1 hour.
Reservations required.
Call South Padre Surf Company at 956-772-7272 www.southpadresurfcompany.com
JULY
Fourth of July Fireworks
Start Date: 07/04/2009
Organization: South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
Location: Bayside between Marlin and Red Snapper Streets
Time: 9:15 PM
Description: Annual fireworks display celebrating the birth of our nation
Phone: (956) 761-6433
Beachcombers Art Show
Start Date: 07/25/2009
End Date: 07/26/2009
Organization: Harlingen Art Forum
Location: SPI Convention Centre
Description: www.harlingenartforum.com
Phone: (956) 761-3000
Texas International Fishing Tournament
Start Date: 07/29/2009
End Date: 08/02/2009
Organization: TIFT.Org
Location: Register/SPI Convention Centre
Description: Largest bay and deep sea fishing tournament in Texas! South Padre Island and Port Isabel waters. 71st year. 1,200 competitors. 956-943-TIFT. www.tift.org
Phone: (956) 943-8438
AUGUST
Ladies Kingfish Tournament (LKT)
Start Date: 08/07/2009
End Date: 08/09/2009
Organization: SPI Chamber of Commerce
Location: Register Shrimp Haus at Schlitterbahn Description: 28th year. 250+ competitors. Bay and Offshore Divisions. www.spichamber.com
Phone: (956) 761-4412
USA Surf 'n' Turf Adventure Race
Start Date: 08/22/2009
End Date: 08/22/2009
USA Surf 'n' Turf Adventure Race. Hosted by Unlimited Sports Adventures. Adventure race consisting of biking, running and some water paddling (no kayaking). Mystery events also included. Teams of two. Lots of fun for beginners & experienced adventure racers!For complete information go to:http://www.unlimitedsportsadventures.com
SEPTEMBER
Ruffrider Regatta
Start Date: 09/05/2009
End Date: 09/06/2009
Location: Sand Flats North of the Convention Centre
Time: 10 AM
Description: Annual race for catamarans! Friday 5-8pm registration at Louie's Backyard. Sat. (Race Day) Skipper's Meeting on the Flats at 10 AM. www.ruffrider.net
Labor Day Fireworks
Start Date: 09/05/2009
Organization: South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
Location: Bayside between Marlin and Red Snapper St.
Time: 9:15 PM
Description: Celebrate with a Bang!
Phone: (956) 761-6433
Organization: Roger Soler's Sports & SPI CVB
Location: Start/Finish Louie's Backyard;
Time: check-in 6:30 a.m.
2009 details coming soon For more information, go to www.rogersoler.com
Phone: (210) 695-6430 patti@rogersoler.com
SPI Walk for Women
Start Date: 09/25/09
End Date: 09/27/09
A 3-day event dedicated to financially assisting local residents who are fighting breast cancer.
For more information please visit www.spiwalkforwomen.org
23rd Annual Fall Adopt a Beach Cleanup
Start Date: 09/26/2009
Let's talk trash!!! Lend a hand and have some fun at this annual event sponsored by the Texas General Land Office. 9am-Noon at 2 locations. Bags and gloves provided.Andy Bowie Park/South Padre Island & Boca Chica Beach/Brownsville.For details call Monica at 956-761-5494
OCTOBER
SPI Half Marathon Beach Run
Start Date: 10/02/2009
End Date: 10/03/2009
Run 13.1 miles on our prestigious South Padre Island Beach! Run solo or relay teams of 4.
For complete information, go to www.unlimitedsportsadventures.com
SPI Bikefest 2009
Start Date: 10/08/2009
End Date: 10/11/2009
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Description: 16th Anniversary Rally!!! Bikers from around the US will make a roar by the shore! Concert at SPI Convention Centre on Sat. Reg.
Rally Package is $50 includes armband, pin, souvenir dog tag and concert ticket. Mexico Fiesta Run tickets are available for $15. www.spibikefest.com
Phone: (956) 668-7484
Sandcastle Days
Start Date: 10/16/2009
End Date: 10/18/2009
Organization: Sandcastle Days, Inc.
Location: Isla Blanca Park
Description: Master Sand Sculpture Competition. Amateur competition for all ages and groups on Saturday!
Art & Craft Venders see www.sandcastledays.com for details. Admission: County Park Gate Fee
Phone: (956) 761-6433
NOVEMBER
World Championship Shrimp Cook-off
Start Date: 11/08/2009
Organization: Port Isabel Chamber Of Commerce
Location: Port Isabel old Wal-Mart parking lot
Description: Local teams cook for the masses www.portisabel.org
Phone: (956) 943-2262
Lighting of the Island
Start Date: 11/27/2009
Organization: SPI Convention & Visitors Bureau
Location: SPI Visitors Center, 600 Padre Blvd.
Time: 6 PM
Description: Join Santa Claus for the official lighting of the Island, refreshments and Christmas carols.
Admission: FREE
Phone: (800) 657-2373
SPI Invitational Division I Basketball Tournament
Start Date: 11/27/2009
End Date: 11/28/2009
Organization: SPI CVB
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Description: Div. I Basketball teams from around the nation hoop it up on South Padre. For more information, call 1-888-SPI-TKTS (774-8587)
Phone: (888) 774-8587
Christmas Mercado
Start Date: 11/28/2009
Artists, craftsmen & local businesses will have their wares in an open market setting! Music, food & fun!
10am-4pm adjacent to Louies Backyard. Vender Opportunities!!!
email spimercado@yahoo.com or call 956-761-2626 to book space.
DECEMBER
Christmas Lighted Boat Parade
Start Date: 12/05/2009
White Sands Marina in Port Isabel hosts this great event and after judging they take off to South Padre Island for viewing and awards!
Description: Call Port Isabel Chamber for Details
Phone: (956) 943-2262
Annual SPI Christmas Parade
Start Date: 12/11/2009
End Date: 12/12/2008
22nd Annual Christmas Parade on South Padre Island
Parade at 7 PM. Parade Route: Mezquite south to Palm Street on Padre Blvd.
Parade will split at landscaped medians and resume up both sides of Padre Blvd.
The SPI Annual Christmas Parade is getting bigger and better every year.A fun event for all ages!
Join in the fun.Call to register!
Cash Prizes for top 3 finishers in 4 Categories.
Jolly Days on South Padre Island
Share the Spirit...Spread the Cheer. To join in the fun, call Jacky Conrad at (956) 772-1974.
New Year's Eve Fireworks
Start Date: 12/31/2009
Celebrate the New Year with a BANG!
Midnite between Marlin and Pike Streets on the Bay!
