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About South Padre Island, TX

South Padre Island connects to mainland Texas via the Queen Isabella Causeway on Highway 100, about 30 minutes from Harlingen's airport. Most visitors drive US 77 south from major Texas cities, then cross the causeway to reach this Gulf Coast barrier island. The subtropical climate and 34 miles of beaches draw year-round crowds for fishing and water sports. The island hosts one of the few Kemp's ridley sea turtle nesting sites in the world.

Where is South Padre Island, TX on the map?

South Padre Island, TX is in United States, at 26.122, -97.170 - about 14 km north-east of Port Isabel, TX.

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What is the closest airport to South Padre Island, TX?

The closest airport to South Padre Island, TX is Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport, 42 km (about 40 min by car). Other airports nearby: Valley International Airport.

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