so you can go with a friend. Other beach-side activities include kiteboarding, swimming, stand-up paddle boarding, snorkeling, kayaking and fishing. You can bring your daily catch to one of many restaurants to be cooked to perfection or cook it yourself in your fully equipped kitchen in your South Padre Island timeshare.
Nature or Adventure – It’s Your Choice
Wildlife viewing is another main attraction on the island at the SPI Birding & Nature Center. You will see myriad birds and butterflies, Kemp’s Ridley turtles, and much more. If you are there at the right time, you can watch the turtle hatchlings being released. More than 300 species of migratory birds land on the island every year making it one of the top birding spots in the world.
For thrill-seekers, the Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Resort is right on the beach with an indoor and outdoor waterpark. For more thrills, there is a 500-foot zip line over the shore, skydiving and horseback riding on the beach that is suitable for beginner and expert riders. The Rocket is the World’s Tallest Reverse Bungee jump, for those who dare. The Black Dragon Pirate Ship offers an authentic reproduction of a 17th-century pirate ship with high-tech entertainment, professional actors, shopping, restaurants, fishing, a marine biology center, the historic Port Isabel lighthouse and museum. For more relaxing outdoor entertainment take a dolphin-watching boat cruise or a private sunset cruise.
Best Time to Visit
To reach the island you cross the 2.5-mile Queen Isabella Causeway. The low season is January and February when there are fewer visitors but still balmy weather. It can get chilly at night, but this is the local’s favorite time. The high season is spring break in March and all of the summer. Accommodation prices will be higher at this time but South Padre Island timeshare owners don’t need to worry about that because they have already paid for their accommodation.
During the summer, the island puts on a fireworks show every Friday and Saturday night at each end of the island. Fall is a great time to visit and take advantage of sandcastle-building lessons. Called the Sandcastle Capital of the World, you can see and learn how to create these magnificent sculptures from a master sandcastle builder.
South Padre Island offers unique shopping opportunities in locally owned boutiques. The island also offers more than 50 eating establishments ranging from fast food to gourmet dining. You will find Italian, Mexican, Chinese and the freshest seafood imaginable.
The island also has some amazing night-time activities such as live music, beachfront bars and several nightclubs. You will find karaoke, sport’s bars, and quiet moments for a bayside toast. Owning a South Padre Island timeshare is a great choice if you love your annual vacation while keeping the cost down.
