This is a beautiful beach! Besides the gorgeous ocean, there is also a snack shack, picnic tables, and a playground for the kiddos. We visited at an off-peak time(early May) so parking was easy because they have a decent-sized lot. It might be a lot harder to find parking and enjoy this beach during Spring Break.
Kayli T.
Tu valoración: 5 Allen, TX
Beautiful waves, soft sand. This side of the island(south…southeast more specifically) is very family friendly and peaceful. Besides Spring Break-avoid the island on that crazy week. Anyways – I was really happy to see families playing frisbee, toddlers & kids playing in the sand, married couples and quiet singles lounging on the end of the island. Loved it so much I didn’t touch the north end of Padre, as my local friend said it was the more party-geared end. It’s no Florida beach, but it definitely smashed my bias against Texas beaches. Really a beautiful area. All in all-I definitely recommend this area and rate it a 5 for a Texas beach. In the world-3 stars.
Ruth C.
Tu valoración: 3 McAllen, TX
This place has cheap entrance fees(about $ 5) and lots of parking. Parking is difficult in most parts of the island(since it’s free), so if I don’t feel like dealing with traffic/people, I just automatically drive here. There’s also areas with restrooms and showers, but honestly they’re usually not very clean. That same restroom area also has a roof with some benches. Feel free to bring your own food and drinks(although I’m pretty sure glass isn’t allowed). The beach has been very clean every time I’ve visited, and it’s usually filled with families. But keep your eyes open, because I’ve watched people encounter a ton of jellyfish during some seasons.
Brigitte T.
Tu valoración: 5 Austin, TX
Isla Blanca RV Park was very nice, the beaches were clean and the RV Campsite was beautiful. We swam in the warm gulf waters, beached combed for sea shells, chased after crabs, got down and dirty in the sand like children and built sandcastles. What a beautiful day! See photos click here
Michelle L.
Tu valoración: 4 Spring, TX
Beautiful park with spacious sites BUT watch out for stickers/cockleburs in grass. They are every where and terrible in dogs feet. Sites are amazing. Super clean. You can watch dolphins, seagulls and pelicans 24 – 7. Great location, great value. Lots of extended residents who are extremely nice.
Victoria A.
Tu valoración: 4 Austin, TX
For $ 5 you can get a day pass that will let you in and out of the park. You can do it all here. Camp, fish, sun, and swim. They have helpful flags up providing you with warnings about conditions. The pavilion was kind of sad. Wish there was a place to buy drinks and snacks. I had heard you could rent umbrellas but we didn’t see anyone. They have bathrooms available to rinse off. We went on a Friday afternoon and it wasn’t very crowded at all.
Brandi B.
Tu valoración: 3 Santa Fe, NM
Jetty fishing access into the Intercoastal waterway that goes into the Gulf from the Laguna Madre.. A small bait shop will open on the weekends only it seems. RV and tent camping. A nice beach front. Umbrellas and chairs set up. apparently they charge for them on the weekends only as I sat here all day thursday drinking under one and was prodded to pay for them on Saturday. Bathrooms and showers to rinse off all your sand. Public Boat Launch. 4 dollar entrance fee
Susie C.
Tu valoración: 4 Cumby, TX
This was our second year here! Made our reservations all ready for next year! The beach is within walking distance of the RV sites. The place is clean. The bathrooms are clean and they have great showers! This has become our place for our family vacations every year!
Sarah S.
Tu valoración: 4 Austin, TX
Cameron County has it going on! They have a beautiful beach here on the southern end of South Padre Island that you can get into for a mere $ 4 per car!(Travis County charges $ 10 for their parks… and they aren’t located on the beautiful gulf, of course!) I was very impressed with how nice the beach was considering Hurricane Alex made his appearance here just a week ago. I was also surprised to find how empty it was for a Saturday in July. It was very nice to not feel crowded on the beach. The water was clear and warm and the waves were delightful! If I wasn’t fried to a crisp, I’d go back today. But sunburn on top of sunburn doesn’t seem like a good idea ;-)