Attending a beach location for holiday has become a tradition in the United States. Even so, tripping out of the nation could be expensive so this year stay it’s suggested to stay United States bound. The United States has some groovy travelling destinations without the expensive price tag of traveling abroad.

South Padre Island, Texas

South Padre Island has been a pop destination for a long time. South Padre Island offerings over a hundred miles of beach so you are sure to discover a spot to kick back and get some rays without needing to share a towel with some random on the beach. It’s suggested to book these popular spot in advance to not only get an inexpensive hotel but to get an inexpensive hotel at a popular hotel near to the beach.

Most Popular Beaches in Texas

South Padre Island, Texas is one of the most popular beaches in Texas because of its pristine water and natural beauty. It’s placed along the Gulf of Mexico and features groovy nightlife and amazing restaurants. It’s settled just miles from the Mexican border where you are able to soak up the culture and festivities.

Located at the southern tip of the island, the Pearl South Padre island is a premium beach resort for families and couples who want to experience magnificent views and sandy beaches in south Texas. The warm sunshine and tropical breezes await your arrival. From the moment you drive along the palm-lined road of bricks and discover our lush vegetation and pristine beaches, you’ll know why the Pearl South Padre island South Texas is the “Best Beach” destination.

 Full Service Resort

After spending a fun-filled day on the beach enjoying the crystal clear waters off the coast of Texas, guests can retreat to the Pearl of the South Padre island and enjoy all this full-service resort has to offer. Take a dip in the pool of the largest hotel swimming in south Texas. Take a tropical drink at our pool bar or relax on our terrace overlooking the sea. Enjoy a little of your time and let our massage therapists ease away the tensions in our spa resort. Dine alfresco in an ever-changing menu of fresh seafood flown in daily from the Gulf. Then retire to your room with sea view and enjoy the gentle sounds of the waves coming ashore just outside your window.

Learning to Stand-Up-Paddle surf is super fun and easy so anyone can do it, and the possibilities for improving and challenging yourself with new skills and higher performance riding are endless.

Here are some popular spots around South Padre Island to SUP

SPOTS

Ocean Beaches

The entire 30 mile coastline of South Padre Island is open to Stand-Up-Paddling. In general, SUPing in the waves is challenging, and for experienced paddlers, but on calm days the waters of the Gulf of Mexico are also fun for beginners. Dolphin, turtles, and fish of all kinds are likely to be seen on any given session, and the wave riding varies from small and fun to serious depending on the size of the swell. Small sheltered waves to learn on can generally be found next to the South Padre Island getty, in Isla Blanca Park on the Southern tip of the Island.

Canals

There are a few networks of canals on the Bay Side of the Island, perfect for having a site seeing session, practicing your skills, or learning for the first time. The canals are wind sheltered, and offer flat water.

Laguna Madre Bay

The Laguna Madre is the huge shallow water bay that separates South Padre Island from mainland Texas, and waters are great for Stand-Up-Paddle surfing on calm days. There is never much chop on the Bay, the water waist to chest deep, and generally offers a clear view of the seagrass bottom full of fish, rays, crabs, turtles, and other wildlife. There dozens of great places to access the Bay.

KOA

Located on the South end of South Padre Island, the KOA campground has a boat ramp and docks to access the water, as well as a great restaurant and pier. SUPers can explore around the peir, as well as the Queen Isabella Causeway, which is the bridge connecting South Padre to the mainland.

Convention Center

Just North of the South Padre Island Convention Center, located on the North end of the Island, is the Convention Center Beach. SUPers can drive right up to the waters edge on the hardpacked beach, and head into the water from there. The North side of the Convention Center Beach accesses a series of so far undeveleped canals which wind around islands and opening into lagoons and secret beaches that are great for exploring, while the South side of the Convention Center Beach is just a short paddle from the SPI Birding and Nature Center.