Learn to surf at South Padre Island, Texas, the #1 surfing destination in the Gulf of Mexico! With warm clear water and gentle waves most of the year, the surfing area at Isla Blanca Park is an ideal location for beginners of all ages. South Padre Surf Co. 956-772-7272

The Rio Grande Valley offers great golfing for handicappers of all levels. Keep in mind that our temperate climate allows golfers to tee off 12 months a year. The closest championship course is the South Padre Island Golf Club, located 15 minutes away in Laguna Vista. Other courses are located in Brownsville (30 minutes) and Harlingen (45 minutes). For more information about any of these courses, call the South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-SOPADRE (767-2373).