• Introduction
• 1. Aspen
• 2. Avalon
• 3. Fire Island
• 4. Little St. Simons Island
• 5. Lopez Island
• 6. Mackinac Island
• 7. Monhegan Island
• 8. Nags Head
• 9. Nantucket
• 10. South Padre Island

South Padre Island

This 1.8-square-mile barrier island along the Texas Gulf Coast may be best known for its bawdy spring break ritual, but the island equally boasts experiences for couples, families, and just about everyone in between – all within a compact stretch of surf and sand. Apart from stretching out on the sparkling beaches, activities on South Padre Island range from wildlife watching and birding to fishing and a variety of watersports – you can even sign the kids up for sandcastle building lessons. The Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark, which opened in 2001, is a favorite family attraction while the annual South Padre International Music Festival is expected to attract close to 20,000 revelers during the first weekend in November.

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