South Padre Island PicturesPictures of
Harlingen,
McAllen,
South Padre
Island,
RGV
When you first drive over Queen Isabella’s Causeway, you come upon this sign. Its tropical look prepares you for a memorable time at the beach.
One of the great pastimes at south padre island is building sand castles. What you may not know is sand castles don't have to be in the shape of a castle. Quite often there are competitions. The can produce some really unique sculptures.
The Boardwalk has really nice condos. When I was younger my grandparents lived their. I remember the condo having three floors with an elevator and you can park your yacht right outside you condo. Current condo price is $575,000.
The Radisson is a popular Spring Break hot spot and gives direct access to our white sand beach. There are usually vendors during the crowded season to sell or rent amenities.
Here is another small Marina on the bay side of the island. It's down by the convention center.
The High Rise and the other Condos are currently the last places to be built on South Padre Island. However, while taking these pictures I noticed that power lines have already been run an additional 1/4 mile.
After the last condos, there are 4 or 5 more access points to drive onto the beach. In addition, Hwy 100 goes on for a few more miles. Then it just ends. There is still miles and miles of beach left to do whatever.
The Island has changed alot since I lived there back in the 70 and 80s. It continues to grow and provide a place to escape for thousands of people every year. I still remember Blackbeards being a small little resteranut, Isla Blanca Park was still free, and the best concert ever was when Stevie Ray Vaughn played at there and temporarly lost power.
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