Island Events

There is something going on at South Padre all the time.

March 2009

  • 3/7 - 3/8 Heat Wave Car & Audio Show
  • 3/15 Paradise Professional Wrestling
  • 3/16 -3/21 Texas Week / Spring Break SPI
  • 3/22 Paradise Professional Wrestling
  • 3/29 Paradise Professional Wrestling

April 2009

  • 4/15 -4/19 SPI SPLASH
  • 4/17 - 4/19 Beach -N- Biker Fest
  • 4/18 -4/19 Annual Texas State Surfing Championship
  • 4/25 Texas Adopt a Beach Cleanup

May 2009

  • 5/1 - 5/10 South Padre Kite Round Up!
  • 5/2 Pedal To Padre
  • 5/2 - 5/3 Windsurf Blowout
  • 5/13 Tourist Appreciation Day
  • 5/16 Turtle Days - Lighting of the Tiki Torches
  • 5/24 Memorial Weekend Fireworks
  • 5/23 - 5/24 SPI Beach Volleyball Tournament

July 2009

  • 7/4 Fourth of July Fireworks
  • 7/24 Beachcombers Art Show
  • 7/29 - 8/2 Texas International Fishing Tournament

August 2009

  • 8/7 -8/9 Ladies Kingfish Tournament
  • 8/22 USA Surf 'n' Turf Adventure Race

Welcome to South Padre Island, Texas, one of the fastest growing island vacation destinations in the United States. The peaceful, seaside setting with a population of less than 2,500 people has become the favorite place from discriminating vacationers to relax and enjoy the Texas sun.

Featuring luxurious vacation homes and gorgeous palm trees, this well-kept secret features the best of all worlds. Whether you are seeking quiet beaches or an active night life, South Padre delivers the type of action perfect for everyone's lifestyle.

Whether it is playing championship golf overlooking the water or heading out a boat to do some deep sea fishing, South Padre offers a wealth of opportunities for the discriminating traveler. 

The Island's beaches are the perfect place to spend a day relaxing whether it be simply lying in the sun or venturing into the water to surf or swim in the warm Gulf of Mexico water. And at night, well nothing beats the chance to watch an incredible sunset on Laguna Madre Bay.One trip to South Padre Island is all it takes to see why this popular destination is the place to vacation 365 days a year.

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South Padre Island Information

Airports

There are three airports close to South Padre Island

 

 

Airport

Distance from the Condo

Driving Directions

Airlines

Harlingen – Valley International Airport (HRL)

40.3 Miles

Harlingen – Valley International Airport (HRL) to Summit

Continental

Southwest

Brownsville South padre International Airport (BRO)

24.3 Miles

BRO - Brownsville/South Padre Island Int'l Airport to Summit

Continental

McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE)

73.5 Miles

McAllen Miller International Airport to Summit

American

Continental

Car Rental

Company

Phone

Location

Web Site

Advantage

Harlingen

(956) 421-5878

Off Airport

Advantage

Special Offers

Brownsville

(956) 982-1618

In - Terminal

McAllen

956-631-7900

Off Airport

AVIS

Harlingen

956-430-8690

Off Airport

Avis

Special Offers

Brownsville

956-541-9271

In – Terminal

McAllen

956-687-9597

In – Terminal

Budget

Harlingen

956-430-8616

In – Terminal

Budget

Special Offers

Brownsville       

(956) 546-5119

In – Terminal

McAllen

956-686-5394

Off Airport

Dollar

Harlingen

(866) 434-2226

In – Terminal

Dollar

Special Offers

Brownsville

(956) 982-2027

In – Terminal

McAllen

(866) 434-2226

In – Terminal

Enterprise

Harlingen

(956) 430-8643

In -Terminal

Enterprise

Brownsville

(956) 574-9612

In -Terminal

McAllen

(956) 686-9089

In -Terminal

Hertz

Harlingen

956-430-8620

In – Terminal

Hertz

Special Offers

Brownsville

(956) 542-7466

In – Terminal

McAllen

956-664-2660

In – Terminal

 

 

Airport Shuttle

Valley Transport Service

(866) 934-6882

Local Transportation
South Padre Island offers free shuttle on the island called The Wave. The shuttle makes many stops on the island and goes to Port Isabel as well. More information on the wave can be obtained by calling (956) 761-1025.

WAVE Route: South on Padre Blvd, west over the causeway into Port Isabel (Lighthouse, Library, Las Palmas Plaza, Museum), back over the causeway to the island, north to the Convention Centre along Gulf Blvd, turning around to begin again south down Padre Blvd.

 

The Wave connects to the Rio Gulf Coast Shuttle in Port Isabel near Church's Chicken in the Las Palmas Shopping Center at the intersection of Hwy 48 & Hwy 100. This service allows persons to travel directly between South Padre Island and the Port of Brownsville, the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport, and downtown Brownsville's Market Square and the Brownsville Urban BUS system.

 

Beach Chairs and UmbrellaBeach Chairs

Beach chairs are available inside the condo. If you need additional chairs or umbrellas, they can be rented from following places.

 

Jim's Beach Rentals
956-761-2130

One umbrella and two chairs cost about $20/day. They will set up the chairs and umbrella for you. You can call them in advance to book the chairs but it is usually not required. They have a location in Sun Chase complex which is behind Summit, so if you need chairs right away, you can pick them up.

 

Sonny's Beach Service
956-761-5556

 

The Beach Service
956-761-5622

www.thebeachservice.com

One umbrella and two chairs cost about $20/day. They will set up the chairs and umbrella for you.

 

Activities

 

You can get money saving coupon book at the Visitor center. You can get lot of additional information about the island, activities and excursion to Mexico at the Visitor center.

 

Bird Watching

Laguna Madre Nature Trail

 

 

 

Next to the Convention Centre and Whaling Wall No. 53, the Laguna Madre Nature Trail is a 1,500-foot boardwalk that extends across four acres of wetlands. Containing informative signs about dune systems and bird species that frequent the area, the nature trail provides visitors with the opportunity to observe many species of birds and other wildlife in their natural habitat.

 

Los Ebano Butterfly and Bird watching

956-399-9097

27715 Highway 100

San Benito, TX 78586

27 Miles Directions

Rio Grande Valley's new and unique 82-acre private nature park to view birds and butterflies. Enjoy native plants and trees.

Cruise / Dolphin Watch

Watch Dolphins, Sunset or Fireworks from the boat. It is a great experience

Breakaway Cruises

(956) 761-2212

1 Padre Blvd

Behind Sea Ranch Restaurant

1 Mile Directions

Dolphin Docks

(956) 943-3185

510 E Queen Isabella Blvd
Port Isabel, TX 78578

3.1 Miles Directions

Fins2Feathers Dolphin Watch

(956)-761-7178

1 Padre Blvd

Behind Sea Ranch Restaurant

1 Mile Directions

Original Dolphin Watch

956-761-4243

1 Padre Blvd

Behind Sea Ranch Restaurant

1 Mile Directions

Southern Wave

866-704-SAIL

At Wahoo Salon located at Pike and Laguna Blvd

 

.9 Mile Directions

Golf

The Rio Grande Valley offers great golfing for all levels. Climate allows golfers to tee off 12 months a year.

South Padre Island Golf Club

956.943.5678

1 Golf House Rd
Laguna Vista

4.5 Miles Directions

Valley International Country Club

(956) 548-9199

95 Country Club Rd Brownsville

26.3 Miles Directions

Treasure Hills Golf

956-365-3100

3009 N Augusta National Dr

Harlingen

37.6 Miles Directions

Tony Butler Golf

(956) 430-6685

2640 S M St
Harlingen

38.7 Miles Directions

Fair Winds Golf

(956) 423-2010

2524 W. Spur 54

Harlingen

39.5 Miles Directions

Harlingen Country Club

(956) 412-4110

5500 El Camino Real

Harlingen

42.5 Miles Directions

Llano Grande Country Club

(956) 565-3351

379 Golf Course Rd
Mercedes

55.5 Miles Directions

Horse Riding

Horseback riding on the beach North of city limits.

Island Equestrian Center

956-761-4677

Way North past convention center

4 Miles

Jet Ski/Wave Runners/Parasailing

Parrot Eyes

(956)761-9457

6101 Padre Blvd

3 Miles Directions

Sonny’s Beach Service

956-761-5556

310 Padre Blvd

 

Kiteboarding

South Padre Island and the Laguna Madre offer Kiteboarders some of the most ideal conditions for beginners and experts alike. The Laguna Madre offers a wide expanse of waist deep waters that are ideal for learning or honing your skills.

Kiteboard Inc

956-761-1434

224 W Carolyn Dr

2.6 Miles Directions

Air Padre Kiteboarding

956 299  WIND

 5709 Padre Blvd

2.7 Miles Directions

South Padre Island Kiteboarding

956-245-8343

5208 Padre Blvd

2.4 Miles Directions

Movie Theater

Island Cinema

(956)761-6222

4700 Padre Blvd

2.1 Miles Directions

Sand Castle Building

Sandy Feet

(956)761-6222

 

 

Water Park
Schlitterbahn

956.772.SURF

90 Park Road

1.1 Miles Directions

Wildlife

Gladys Porter Zoo

(956) 546-7187

500 Ringgold St Brownsville

25.9 Miles Directions

One of the top 10 small zoos in the country. The zoo is a 31-acre preserve with more than 1,800 mammals, birds, and reptiles. Located at Ringgold and Sixth streets in Brownsville.

Sea Turtle

(956) 761-4511

6617 Padre Boulevard

3.4 Miles Directions

Sealife Nature Center

(956) 299-0629

5009 Padre Blvd

2.2 Miles Directions

Windsurfing

The Laguna Madre bay separates South Padre Island from the Texas mainland and is recognized as one of the world's top windsurfing destinations. The sailing season off South Padre runs from September through May. Water depth varies from three to five feet, daytime winds average 18 mph, and the average yearly temperature is in the 70s

Windsurf Inc

956-761-1434

224 W Carolyn Dr

2.6 Miles Directions

Windsurf the Boatyard

956 761 5061

5514 Padre Blvd

2.5 Miles Directions

 

 

 

Breakfast/Lunch

BadaBing Bagels

(956) 943-1295

410 So. Garcia St. Port Isabel

Denny's

(956) 761-9574

1100 Padre Blvd.

Grapevine Cafe

(956) 761-8463

2800 Padre Blvd.

Peggy Sue's

(956) 943-4745

121 Queen Isabella (Port Isabel)

Rovans

(956) 761-6972

5300 Padre Blvd.

Ted's Restaurant

(956) 761-5327

5717 Padre Blvd.

Fast Food

Dairy Queen

(956) 761-1072

2401 Padre Blvd.

Kentucky Fried Chicken

(956) 761-2392

3201 Padre Blvd.

Long John Silver

(956) 761-4456

2000 Padre Blvd.

McDonalds

(956) 761-4999

908 Padre Blvd.

Psychadeli

(956) 761-9770

2500 Padre Blvd.

Subway

(956) 761-6700

2100 Padre Blvd.

Taco Bell

(956) 761-4456

2000 Padre Blvd.

Whataburger

(956) 761-7862

105 W. Retama

Fine Dining

De Luna

(956) 761-1920

201 W. Corral

Grill Room 

(956) 761-9331

708 Padre Blvd.

Harbor View Restaurant

(956) 943-2461

604 Hwy 100 (Port Isabel)

Louie's Backyard

(956) 761-6406

2305 Laguna Blvd.

Overland Trail Steakhouse

(956) 761-2005

5300 Padre Blvd.

Scampi's

(956) 761-1755

206 W. Aries

Windjammer's

(956) 761-6511

At the Radisson

Yummies Bistro Coffee Shop

(956) 761-2526

708 Padre Blvd.

Grill etc.

202 Bayside Bar & Grill

(956)761-8481

202. W. Whiting

Amberjack's Bar & Grill

(956) 761-6500

209 W. Amberjack St.

Bahia Bar & Grill

(956)761-1343

6300 Padre Blvd

Beachside Bar & Grill

(956) 761-6551

310 Padre Blvd At the Sheraton

Blackbeard's

(956) 761-2962

103 E. Saturn

Bubba's Texas Smoked Bar BQ

(956) 772-8000

1313 Padre Blvd

Chili’s

(956) 943-6400

1301 Hwy 100 in front of Wal-mart (Port Isabel)

Coconuts Bar & Grill

)956) 761-4218

2301 Laguna Dr

Dorado's Baja Bar & Grill

(956) 772-1930

5001 Padre Blvd.

Doubleday's

(956) 943-4992

402 Hwy 100 (Port Isabel)

Fishbones Pier & Grill

(956) 761-4665

1 Padre Blvd.

Jake's

(956) 761-5012

2500 Padre Blvd.

Padre Island Brewing Company

(956) 761-9585

3400 Padre Blvd.

Palm Street Pier Bar & Grill

(956)-772-7256

204 W. Palm

Parrots Eye

(956) 761-9457

6101 Padre Blvd

Psycha Deli

(956) 772-9770

2500 Padre Blvd.

Sunset Cafe & Deli

(956) 761-6762

1004 Padre Blvd.

Tom & Jerry's

(956) 761-8999

3212 Padre Blvd.

Wanna-Wanna Beach Bar & Grill

(956) 761-7677

5100 Gulf Blvd.

Woody & Dick's Beach Shack

956-772-1955

Andy Bowie Park

Italian/Pizza

Bayside Bar & Grill

(956) 761-8481

202 West Whiting

Buffo's

(956) 761-7273

3112 Padre Blvd.

Domino's Pizza

(956) 772-1000

3401 Padre Blvd. Ste. A

D'Pizza Joint

(956) 761-7995

2413 Padre Blvd.

Gabriella’s Ristorante Italiano

(956)943-2141

Treasure Island Village,Port Isabel

Marcello's Italian Restaurant

(956) 943-7611

110 N. Tarnava, (Port Isabel)

Pizza X-press

(956) 761-7273

2600 Padre Blvd.

Pizza Hut

(956) 761-1361

1905 Padre Blvd.

  Mexican

Bigo's Bar & Grill

(956) 761-3338

4215 Padre Blvd.

Club Rio Beach

(956) 772-9772

90 Padre Blvd

Jake's Restaurant & Bar

(956)761-5012

2500 Padre Blvd

Jesse's Cantina & Restaurant

(956) 761-4500

2700 Padre Blvd.

Manuel's

(956) 943-1655

313 Maxan (Port Isabel)

Padre Cantina

(956) 761-5401

100 Padre Blvd. (Holiday Inn)

Palmetto Inn

(956) 761-4325

1817 Padre Blvd.

Tequila Frogs

(956)761-7522

205 W. Palm St.

Pub/Brewery

Kelly’s Irish Pub

(956) 761-7571

101 E. Morningside

Padre Island Brewing Co

(956) 761-9585

3400Padre Blvd.

Oriental

Kohnami Restaurant

(956) 761-4847

410 Padre Blvd. Ste. O

Ocean Palace 

(956) 943-6988

1200 W Hwy 100 (Port Isabel)

 Seafood/Cajun

B & A Seafood & Harborview Restaurant

(956)943-2461

Port Isabel

Daddy's Seafood & Cajun Kitchen

956-761-1975

3409 Padre Blvd.

Dirty Al’s Seafood Kitchen

(956) 761-4901

1 Padre Blvd.

Dolphin Cove Oyster Bar

(956)761-2850

Isla Blanca Park

Fisherman's Restaurant

(956) 943-4545

416 W. Hwy 100 (Port Isabel)

Gulf Coast Oyster Bar

(956) 761-7867

3409 Padre Blvd.

La Jaiba

(956) 761-9878

2001 Padre Blvd.

Lost Galleon

(956) 943-4400

202 Queen Isabella (Port Isabel)

Pirates Landing

(956) 943-3773

110 N. Garcia

Sea Ranch

(956) 761-1314

1 Padre Blvd.

Shrimp Haus

(956) 772-9772

90 park Rd. Hwy 100

White Sands Seafood

(956) 943-2414

418 W. Hwy 100 (Port Isabel)

Snacks

Coconuts 

(956) 761-4218

Marlin St. & Laguna Blvd.

Dolphin Cove Oyster Bar 

(956) 761-2850

Isla Blanca Park

Oasis Snacks

(956) 761-6849

Andy Bowie Park

Wahoo's

(956) 761-5344

201 W. Ling

 Vegetarian

Naturally's 

(956) 761-5332

3112 Padre Blvd.

Port Isabel Health Foods

(956) 943-7334

402 S. Garcia (Port Isabel)

 

Groceries

 

There is one super market on the island.

 

Blue Marlin Supermarket

2912 Padre Blvd

South Padre Island, TX 78597

(956) 761-4966

Distance from the Condo: 1.1 Miles

Click here to get driving directions

 

There are two super markets in Port Isabel

 

Wal-Mart Super Center

1401 West Hwy 100

Port Isabel, TX 78578

(956) 943-1387

Distance from the Condo: 4.2 Miles

Click here to get driving directions

 

H-E-B

1679 State Highway 100

Port Isabel, TX 78578

(956) 943-1171

Distance from the Condo: 4.3 Miles

Click here to get driving directions

 

 

Health Care

 There are several full-service medical clinics in the immediate area.

 

Padre Island Health Specialists 1.3 Miles

3401 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island

(956) 761-5663

SPI Clinic 1.1 Miles

3000 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island

(956) 761-3996

PI Medical Clinic 6.6 Miles

1200 Hwy. 100, #5, Port Isabel

(956) 943- 6675

Port Isabel Health Clinic 4.3 Miles

202 Second St., Port Isabel

(956) 943-1774

 

Five full-service hospitals are available in the immediate area.

 

Valley Baptist Medical Center 27.8 Miles

1040 West Jefferson St.  Map Directions
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 698-5400

Valley Regional Medical Center 27.8 Miles

100 AE. Alton Gloor Map Directions

Brownsville, TX 78526

(956) 350-7000

Harlingen Medical Center 35.3 Miles

5501 South Expressway 77 Map Directions
Harlingen, TX 78550

(956) 365-1000

Valley Baptist Medical Center 37.1 Miles

2101 Pease Street Map Directions

(off Ed Carey Drive)
Harlingen, Texas 78550

(956) 389-1100

Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital 32.2 Miles

400 E Us Highway 77 Map Directions

San Benito, TX 78586

(956) 365-5200

 

 

Map of the Condo



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Address of the Summit Condo:

 

Summit #703

900 Padre Blvd

South Padre Island, TX 78597

 

Click here to get driving direction:

 

After you come down from the bridge/causaway, take a left at the traffic light. Go past McDonalds on your right. Right after McDonalds, there is a shop called Que Padre. Right after Que Padre you will see sign for Comfort Suites right in front of Sun Chase mall. Follow that sign. Summit is located behind Comfort Suites. There is no sign on the road for Summit so watch for Comfort Suites sign.

 

After you enter the complex, drive around Tennis Courts and Swimming Pool by making one right and two lefts and you will see assigned covered parking for #703.

 




SPI Visitor Center

600 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, TX 78597

Telephone:        (956) 761 6433
Freephone:1 800 SO-PADRE
Website: http://www.sopadre.com



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