The City of South Padre Island, TX
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The city of South Padre Island is located in the state of Texas in Cameron County and has a population of 2,873 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to South Padre Island is Brownsville, approximately 23 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near South Padre Island, including Blackbeards Restaurant, Bigo's Bar & Grill, Bubba's Bar B Que, 202 Bayside Bar & Grill and Blackbeard's Restaurant. For a larger selection of South Padre Island restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby South Padre Island Beaches, Museums, Golf Courses and/or Zoos, including the South Padre Island, Point Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site, Jim Paul Golf Course, South Padre Island Golf Club and Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of South Padre Island please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 3 airports are located in or near South Padre Island:
- Brownsville-South Padre Island Intl. Airport (BRO)
- Harlingen Valley Intl. Airport (HRL)
- Matamoros General Servando Canales Intl. Airport (MAM)
South Padre Island, Texas Climate and Weather
Current Weather in South Padre Island
In the month of March, South Padre Island experiences an average high temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in March are usually about 62 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.22 inches. The seasonal climate varies in South Padre Island with daytime temperatures averaging 88 degrees in the summer, and 69 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect South Padre Island to receive an average of 1.76 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 3.33 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 103 degrees in the summer and as low as 17 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to South Padre Island should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 81 degrees, and nighttime lows of 69.
South Padre Island, Texas Attractions
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Brownsville Golf & Recreation Center - Brownsville, The Brownsville Golf & Recreation Center is an 18 hole public golf course in Cameron County Texas. This course is located in the city of Brownsville, . Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 956-541-2582.
Address: 1800 W San Marcelo Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78526
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Ft. Brown Municipal Golf Course - Brownsville, The Ft. Brown Municipal Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Cameron County Texas. This course is located in the city of Brownsville, . Tee times are accepted up to 1 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 956-541-0394.
Address: 300 River Levee Rd, Brownsville, TX 78520
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Gladys Porter Zoo - Brownsville, Gladys Porter Zoo is a zoological and botanical park located in Brownsville, Texas. The zoo officially opened on September 3, 1971, and currently averages 375,000 visitors annually. Situated on 31 acres, the zoo houses about 400 animal species and over 250 tropical and neo-tropical species and subspecies. It is the first zoo to have successfully bred the vulnerable Jentink's Duiker.
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Jim Paul Golf Course - Port Isabel, The Jim Paul Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Cameron County Texas. This course is located in the city of Port Isabel, . Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 956-943-7520.
Address: 950 S Garcia St, Port Isabel, TX 78578
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Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site - Brownsville, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park near Brownsville, Texas preserves the grounds of the May 8, 1846, Battle of Palo Alto. It was the first major conflict in a border dispute that soon precipitated the Mexican-American War. The United States Army victory here made the invasion of Mexico possible. The historic site portrays the battle and the war, and its causes and consequences, from the perspectives of both the United States and Mexico.
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Point Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site - Port Isabel, The Point Isabel Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located in Port Isabel, Texas that was built in 1852 to guide ships through the Brazos Santiago Pass to Port Isabel, . The lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 30, 1976.
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Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club -El Diablo - , Rancho Viejo, The Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club -El Diablo is an 18 hole resort golf course in Cameron County Texas. This course is located in the city of Rancho Viejo. Tee times are accepted up to 365 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 956-350-4000.
Address: 1 Rancho Viejo Dr, Rancho Viejo, TX 78575
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River Bend Resort & Country Club - Brownsville, The River Bend Resort & Country Club is an 18 hole resort golf course in Cameron County Texas. This course is located in the city of Brownsville, . Tee times are accepted up to 3 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 956-548-0192.
Address: Route 8, Brownsville, TX 78520
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South Padre Island - South Padre Island, South Padre Island is a town in Cameron County, Texas. It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,422 at the 2000 census. The town is located on South Padre Island, a barrier island along the Texas Gulf Coast accessible via a causeway from the town of Port Isabel, . South Padre Island is named after Jose Nicolas Balli, a Catholic priest and settler.
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South Padre Island Golf Club - , Laguna Vista, The South Padre Island Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Cameron County Texas. Built in 1997, this Laguna Vista course designed by Chris Cole & Stephen Caplinger is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 956-943-5678. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim OK.
Address: 1 Golf House Rd, Laguna Vista, TX 78578
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South Padre Island, Texas Hotels
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South Padre Island, Texas Restaurants
This is a list of South Padre Island Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Bar & Grill Restaurants, Seafood, Pizza Restaurants and Fast Foods & Carry Out. Happy Dining!
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