With more than 350 miles of coastline along the Gulf of Mexico's teal and emerald water, Texas is home to ... spring break destination, South Padre Island's beaches now welcome families in droves.

But when it comes to South Padre Island, Texas’ best beach, Spring Break is one time of year that positively demands your family come and visit. The weather is perfectly in a sweet spot equally ...

Spring Break is just around the corner. Soon it will be time to pack the cars with bathing suits, beach towels and sunscreen.

Because of its small size, South Padre Island is often grouped with other towns along the Gulf Coast of Texas, such as Port ... Vacation rentals and beach homes are speckled north and south ...

No crowds? No problem. For those looking for a beach with off-the-beaten-path appeal, here are the South's most under-the-radar beaches.

Accessed from the mainland via Queen Isabella Causeway, South Padre is home to some of Texas' best beaches and one of the best U.S. snorkeling destinations. Plus, as Texas' only tropical island ...

If you're feeling adventurous (or hungover), you can cure those by taking a nice cold plunge into the shores of the Gulf of Mexico on New Year's Day at South Padre Island. The Texas beach is ...

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