South Padre Island - General Info
Description:
South Padre Island is the outer barrier island outside Brownsville, Texas, the last city before crossing into Mexico. Port Isabel is also a significant town in the area with facilities for yachts.
The primary industry in this area is fishing and tourism. Many professional deep-sea fishing competitions are hosted here each year. Each year, South Padre Island is the home to many Spring Break festivities including a music festival.
Just inland of the northern end of South Padre Island (before it becomes Padre Island) there is an important town for cruisers: Port Mansfield. This town has facilities for yachts as well.
Cruising in this area is similar to the rest of South Texas.
Positions:
26° 03.95’N, 97° 08.49’W (approach to Port Isobel)
26° 33.83’N, 97° 16.06’W (approach to Port Mansfield)
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