South Padre Island, a town with style - a folksy, warm, inviting style that welcomes visitors from all walks of life is located on the tropical tip of Texas just 25 miles north of the Mexican border and is THE premiere resort in Texas.

This 34 mile long stretch of white sand is bordered to the east by the Gulf of Mexico and to the west by the Laguna Madre bay. The conveniences and attractions of a modern resort coupled with miles of pristine island terrain is what draws thousands of visitors to the area each year, and has brought many back to live.
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The natural beauty of its beaches, its vibrant business climate and the friendly people that call the Island home matches South Padre’s rich history. The white, sandy beaches of South Padre are known throughout the United States (ranked as one of America’s top 10 beaches), with the emerald water of the Gulf of Mexico serving as the perfect backdrop for spectacular sunsets. From sunrise to sunset, the Island is the perfect playground for sailing, fishing, windsurfing, dolphin watching, horseback riding, shopping and golf, just to mention a few. As the day winds down with spectacular sunsets over the bay, the evenings come alive with dining, dancing and music. Large selections of fine restaurants are available for your choosing, and many will even cook your catch.

While its many amenities make South Padre the premiere vacation spot in the state, the location of the Island also makes it one of the premiere spots in the state to observe wildlife in its natural state, and to find that allusive bird to add to your list. One of the best spots in the United States to see all of the regularly occurring rails, South Padre has over 300 recorded species to date, and the list continues to grow, as do the bird watchers.

With year round moderate temperatures, South Padre is the ideal vacation spot for everyone. Whether you are a family looking for a week long get away, a winter visitor looking for a warm spot during the cold months in the northern states, or a college student looking for the best spot to relax during Spring Break, South Padre Island is your choice.

Welcome to the Tropical Tip of Texas.

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas 78597 print save     About the Community Located in Cameron County, this neighborhood in SOUTH PADRE ISLAND with a population of 3,018, and has shown rapid growth since 1990 with 102% population growth. Learn more about the community.   Median Age  53 Median Income  $47,187 Married  54% Households with Children  11% Average Age of Homes  16 Average Sale Price  $233,415 > Find Properties in this Neighborhood > Find an Office in this Neighborhood > Find a Sales Associate in this Neighborhood Recent Home Sales Address Price Date   114 Atol $205,751 12/06/2005   114 Atol $41,230 12/06/2005   114 Atol $226,831 11/30/2005   3101 Gulf $197,904 11/29/2005   123 Retama $73,150 11/14/2005     More   About the Schools This neighborhood has many of the demographic and socio-economic qualities that have been tied to the development of a good school system resulting in a high educational climate index rating. Learn more about the schools in this neighborhood.   School Grades Laguna Madre Chrn Academy PRE-KINDERGARTEN - 4TH GRADE   NOTE: The schools displayed are designated from the center of the zip code and are just a sampling of the nearby schools. To find a particular school district and how it relates to a specific property, please contact your local Coldwell Banker® office.