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Neckties Prohibited in South San Padre Island Texas...
Yes, it's true... the City of South San Padre Island ordinance prohibits the wearing of neckties. If this doesn't give you an idea of what relaxation means to this culture, we don't know what will!
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE A ROOM AT CHRISTY ESTATES SUITESThe township itself claims about 5 miles of beachfront, and another 29 miles of secluded surf and sand dunes to the north. All are accessible by horseback, dune buggy, and four-wheel-drive vehicles.
South San Padre Island Texas beaches offer all manner of water sports - including jetskiing, windsurfing, kiteboarding, and parasailing.
Fishing
With so many state and world records set in our bay and gulf waters, South San Padre Island Texas has a world-class reputation among fishermen. Half-day and full-day trips in the Laguna Madre Bay and the Gulf of Mexico cost as little as $14 or as much as $1000, depending on your prowess, your pocketbook, and how far offshore you venture. The list of species is as long as the gulf is deep: whiting, drum, flounder, trout, redfish, kingfish, wahoo, tuna, marlin, and sailfish are just a few in the Gulf.
Windsurfing
The Laguna Madre Bay separates South San Padre Island from the Texas mainland and is recognized as one of the world's top windsurfing destinations. The sailing season off South Padre runs from September through May. Water depth varies from three to five feet, daytime winds average 18 mph, and the average yearly temperature is in the 70s.
Novices and pros come to sail the bay, the jetties, Boca Chica, and the Ditch, site of some of the fastest windsurfing speeds in North America.
Kiteboarding
Kiteboarding is fast becoming the hottest new water sport and South San Padre Island Texas offers year-round, world-class kiteboarding conditions. Consistent winds offer beginner to expert riders near-perfect, flat-water conditions to hone their skills. Advanced kiteboarders will enjoy riding the Laguna Madre and the waves of the Gulf of Mexico. Experienced, certified instructors are available in South San Padre Island Texas to teach you about this exciting sport.