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  South Padre Island condo rental resorts
South Padre Island is the finest coastal resort in Texas, with beautiful beaches, tall sand dunes, and warm clear clean Gulf waters.
South Padre Island is only a few blocks wide, around 5 miles of city real estate, then you can drive north on the beach for nearly 30 miles of desolate beaches and beautiful sand dunes, until reaching the Port Mansfield jetties and boat channel.
South Padre Island is "perfect for vacationing families and honeymooners," according to an article on the Travel Channel website that names the Island as one of America’s Best Beaches for 2006.
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  South Padre Island, Texas -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
South Padre Island is a town located in (Click link for more info and facts about Cameron County, Texas) Cameron County, Texas.
South Padre Island is located at 26°6'43" North, 97°10'11" West (26.111935, -97.169587).
Out of the total population, 11.1% of those under the age of 18 and 7.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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 Encyclopedia: Corpus Christi, Texas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
South Padre Island Drive (locally abbreviated as "SPID", with the letters pronounced individually), is the city's main retail corridor, with two shopping malls facing each other and a number of large shopping centers, small strip centers, and scores of restaurants of various kinds.
The Edwards Plateau is a region of west-central Texas which is bounded by the Balcones Fault to the south and east, the Llano Uplift and the plains region to the north, and the Pecos River to the west.
The Texas Panhandle is a region of the state of Texas consisting of the northernmost 26 counties in the state.
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 South Padre Island, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
South Padre Island is a town located in Cameron County, Texas.
The town is located on Padre Island, a large barrier island along the Texas Gulf coast.
Children living in South Padre Island are zoned to schools in Point Isabel Independent School District.
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 The Nature Conservancy in Texas - South Padre Island Preserve
Padre Island is a recreation destination known to beach-lovers and anglers far and wide.
On the northern end of South Padre Island, the property is bordered on the north by the Mansfield Channel in Willacy County and includes much of the land stretching southward into Cameron County to a point about 10 miles north of the city of South Padre Island.
Padre Island and South Padre Island, the Laguna Madre and the mainland inshore are a haven for a broad diversity of animals, birds and fish, many of them rare.
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 south padre island resort residence hotel,texas condo rentals,texas holidays,PADRESOUTH.COM
South Padre Island is Sub-tropical and semi-arid with mild & dry winters and warm & humid summers.
South Padre Island is a major play ground for water sport activities such as surfing, wind surfing, kite-boarding, diving, sailing, parasailing, jet skiing and a host of nature activities/ horseback riding, bird and dolphin watching.
Padre South Hotel, one of the premier hotels on the island, lies nestled on the sandy white beach overlooking the turquoise waters of the gulf and offers a sense of timelessness and charm that allows for a refreshingly unique getaway or vacation experience for you and your entire family.
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 Sea Turtle, Inc. South Padre Island Texas Live Sea Turtle Cam Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Rescue
While the human population of South Padre Island had been warned by the media of the approaching cold front in January, the unsuspecting population of local Green Sea Turtles did not have such advance notice.
I felt the exuberance of the entire South Padre Island community when I saw the caravan from Texas Parks and Wildlife arrive to transport the surviving sea turtles to the CCA/CPL Marine Development Center in Corpus Christi where they were equipped with the proper facilities to tend to their needs.
Texas Parks and Wildlife will be returning the 90+ turtles in Corpus to South Padre Island for release on the 20th and 21st.
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 Padre Island on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Parts of the island have been developed as resorts, and oil and gas are extracted from the ground.
Padre Island was explored and charted in 1519 by Alfonso Alvarez de Pineda.
Padre Island National Seashore is located in the undeveloped central part of the island, where more than 350 kinds of birds, and many small animals, reptiles, and varied marine life are found.
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 Padre Island National Seashore - South Padre Island, Texas | GORP
Padre Island, the longest undeveloped barrier island in the world, stretches for 110 miles along the Texas Gulf Coast.
Padre Island is named for Padre Jose Nicolas Balli, who built a mission on the island in the early 1800s to Christianize the native Karankawa Indians.
A birder's delight, Padre Island is situated on the Central Flyway — a superhighway in the sky traveled by millions of migrating birds.
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 South Padre Island Texas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
South Padre Island's beaches are the ideal background for relaxing and sunning while visiting the island.
The Island has such a rich history with 26 miles dedicated to off road driving, camping, shore fishing and wildlife viewing and the other 8 miles of the Island dedicated to the luxuries of a pampered life.
South Padre Island is the #1 surfing destination in the Gulf of Mexico.
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 South Padre Island, Texas
South Padre Island's beaches offer a variety of activities for visitors to the popular sight.
This bay separates South Padre Island from the mainland.
The South Padre Island Visitor Center provides detailed information about accommodations, activities, and events related to boating, sailing, fishing, and seashore recreation.
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 Welcome to Enjoy South Padre Island Texas
Perhaps two of the fastest-growing sports at South Padre Island over the past several years are windsurfing and kiteboarding, and both owe their popularity to the windswept waters of the Laguna Madre.
South Padre Island's Sea Turtle, Inc. is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating sea turtles, particularly the endangered Kemp's Ridley.
South Padre Island's Island Equestrian Center offers kids and adults alike an opportunity to ride a horse on the beach on the desolate stretches beach on the north side of South Padre Island.
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 Real Estate Map South Padre Island Texas
South Padre Island, meanwhile, became a tourist mecca, especially after the Queen Isabella Causeway was completed in 1974, connecting the island's beautiful white beaches to the South Texas mainland.
South Padre Island is 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.
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.
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 South Padre Island, Texas
South Padre Island's beaches offer a variety of activities for visitors to the popular sight.
This bay separates South Padre Island from the mainland.
The South Padre Island Visitor Center provides detailed information about accommodations, activities, and events related to boating, sailing, fishing, and seashore recreation.
www.lone-star.net /mall/txtrails/spi.htm   (575 words)

  
 EarthCam - South Padre Cam
Located at the tropical tip of Texas in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, South Padre Island is a fun family vacation destination and a popular Spring Break spot.
South Padre Island has gorgeous beaches, warm gulf currents, fishing, boating, shopping and a plethora of year-round activities.
South Padre Island's 34 miles of white sand beach runs along the Gulf of Mexico and the Laguna Madre bay and is ranked as one of America's top 10 beaches.
www.earthcam.com /usa/texas/southpadreisland   (262 words)

  
 Realty Executives of South Padre Island, South Padre Island Real Estate
South Padre Island is one of the last, if not the last affordable stretches of coastline in the United States.
South Padre Island lies on the southernmost tip of Texas and is situated on the south end of Padre Island, the longest Barrier Island in the world and the largest stretch of undeveloped ocean beach in North America.
On the border with Mexico and hugged by the Gulf of Mexico, South Padre Island is over 34 miles long, and get this, about 26 miles of it is pristine white sand with lush flora, fauna and beautiful wildlife.
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 South Padre Island Texas Live Cams Surf Beach Bay Weather Hotel Condo Spring Break Real Estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
South Padre Island Texas Live Webcams, Beach and Surf Report, Weather and Local Info!
South Padre Island is the finest coastal resort in Texas, with
South Padre Island is the premiere Spring Break destination in the country,
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 South Padre Island, Texas
But this is South Padre, where residents observe a leisurely way of life and rarely stick to schedules.
Numerous treasures are supposedly buried on the island, including jewels from lost Spanish ships and $60,000 abandoned by John Singer, the sewing machine inventor, before the Civil War.
Steve is planning to lead us to a newly discovered spot, a mudflat beyond the dunes, where a fellow treasure-hunter has recently stumbled upon a huge clay pot and a rusted chain in the sand.
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 South Padre Island
South Padre Island is part of the world's longest barrier reef island located at the southernmost tip of Texas Gulf Coast.
Padre Island Rentals welcomes everyone to enjoy the warm water on the Gulf of Mexico.
South Padre Island, is a tropical paradise blessed with clean beaches, sunny skies, abundant shells, swaying palm trees, bountiful fishing, with excellent VALUES available.
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 World Birding Center | South Padre Island
At the southern tip of the world’s longest barrier island, South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center is a spectacular introduction to a world-class destination, and a doorway to all this vibrant sand, sun, and surf hotspot has to offer.
On its 50 acres near the convention center, the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center presents a microcosm of the rich habitats that contribute to this very special place.
South Padre Island is a crucial first landfall – a lifesaver -- for birds making an arduous cross-Gulf migration from Southern Mexico and northern Central America.
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South Padre Island is surrounded by the tranquil waters of the Laguna Madre Bay on one side and the beautiful Gulf of Mexico on the other.
South Padre Island was the only Texan beach to make the top 10 and earned marks for its mouth savoring restaurants.
Padre Island is a recreation destination known to beach-lovers and anglers far and wide.
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Texas is guaranteed beach access and beach environment protection by a law called the “Texas Open Beaches Act” or “TOBA”.
The North end of the City of South Padre Island has been identified as an area of beach erosion for many years.
South of the affected area there has actually been net gain of beach over the years.
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 South Padre Island Texas Hotel Condo - Condominium
South Padre Island is a GREAT place to relax and enjoy the sun.
South Padre Island has world-class fishing, a golf course, and a variety of rentals which includes everything from mopeds, electric golf carts, and surfboards to beach buggies.
South Padre Island is famous for its beautiful beaches and clean water.
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 Hotels & Motels in South Padre Island Texas
Located on South Padre Island, this Best Western is 1 block from the most beautiful beach in Texas.
Comfortable, luxurious accommodations are standard at the Travelodge on South Padre Island.
South Padre Island's newest and finest hotel, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, invites you to travel Mexico & Texas in ONE VACATION to South Padre.
www.pricerighthotels.com /hotels/south_padre_island/tx/usa   (540 words)

  
 Texas Surfing Lessons Surf Camps Year Round Surf School Live Surf Cam at South Padre Island
Texas Surf Camps, Texas Surf School and Texas Surfing Lessons are held daily year-round at Isla Blanca Beach Park near the jetty at the southern tip of South Padre Island, the best surfing area in the Gulf of Mexico.
South Padre Island is by far the best beach and surf in Texas compared to Houston, Galveston, Freeport, Surfside, Port Aransas, Port Mansfield, or Corpus Christi.
South Padre is so much more beautiful than Corpus Christi and Port Aransas where we usually go, and the waves were actually better than when we were in Hawaii!
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 South Padre Island Texas Information: Sea Turtle Rescue on South Padre Island
South Padre Island Texas is “perfect for vacationing families and winter Texans,” according to an article on the T
South Padre Island's white sand and turquoise-blue surf are what defined this exotic destination when the editors of MSN.com's CitySearch named it one of the nation's top 10 beaches.
The Town of South Padre Island is just 30 miles north of the Mexican border.
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 A Visitor's Guide to South Padre Island, Texas
If you have not considered South Padre Island, Texas as your next vacation getaway, you are missing out on a lot fun, sun, nightlife, and the opportunity to have a two nation vacation!
The Island is considered, by the State of Texas, to be the "jewel" of Texas tourism.
Located across from Port Isabel, Texas, in the tip of Texas, it is accessed by the Queen Isabella Causeway, the longest bridge in Texas.
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 Latest News | WFAA.com
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas - At least three dozen sea turtles are getting a little vacation under heat lamps in this spring-break capital after being rescued from an arctic blast that caused the water temperature in an arm of the Gulf of Mexico to plummet 18 degrees in 48 hours.
The juvenile green turtles were scrubbed clean of grime, then put under a heat lamp until their eyes opened and their flippers twitched — signs they were reviving and ready to be put in 66- to 68-degree holding tanks and feed on romaine lettuce.
Green turtles are born off the coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and spend their early years feeding on turtle grass in shallow bay areas such as South Padre's Laguna Madre.
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 Real Estate South Padre Island Texas - AliceDonahue.com
South Padre Island is the tropical tip of Texas and the best value in Ocean Front property in the United States.
South Padre Island is also very close to Matamoros Mexico.
The white, sandy beaches of South Padre are known throughout the United, with the emerald water of the Gulf of Mexico serving as the perfect backdrop for spectacular sunsets.
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 South Padre Island Texas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
South Padre Island is located in the southern tip of Texas.
The pleasant Rio Grande Valley weather allows you to golf, hunt, fish, camp, bird watch or do just about any outdoor activity 12 months out of a year.
But, tourist from around the globe come here to experience one of the 10 best beaches on the planet.
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