Port Isabel is a great alternative for a rainy day as well; it is easily accessible by car – via the Queen Isabella Causeway – or by South Padre's public shuttle bus, the Island Metro.

There is a free public bus service called Island Metro, which operates daily every 30 minutes between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. There are four different routes: Two run the length of South Padre Island ...

South Padre Island is a barrier island located in the Gulf of Mexico, off the southern coast of Texas. It is a popular ...