South Padre Island

The sound of the waves crashing against the shore, the sight of the seagulls swooping overhead and the smell of sunscreen create an engaging place called South Padre Island. Located where one can relax and experience good times on the beach, South Padre Island offers an island-getaway adventure not soon to be forgotten. The sun, sand, and endless ocean make South Padre unlike any place I have ever been. When I am on the beach at South Padre Island, I know I am in paradise.

Perhaps the simplest delight of South Padre is the beach itself. This sparkling retreat embraces unbounded miles of sand. During the day the warmth of the sun beats down upon this sand, making beachgoers spring as their feet hit the blistering sand. However, closer to the Gulf of Mexico where the water moistens and cools the beach, children giggle as their sand castles are overtaken by a massive wave. Sun worshippers spend hours lying upon them in an attempt to soak up even more blistering rays. The sand provides a soft cover as a teenager dives after the ball in the annual summer volleyball tournament, and it cushions two old men who swap stories as they wait for the hungry game fish that swim the waters of Padre Island. Looking across the beach, I see a rainbow of umbrellas and seashells of exquisite design and enchanting colors: a vision of paradise.

Another attraction of South Padre is the Gulf. The rushing waves both calm and provide amusement for many tourists. I could never truly understand complete tranquility until I stood on the shoreline of Padre Island at night. The feel of the breeze, the smell of the salt water, and the sight of the boat lights in the distance soothed my senses in a way that nothing else could. During the hot days these waters are filled with busy tourists. They struggle to stay on top of each wave, some only to be swallowed in the swelling waters, rising with the taste of salt running down their throats. Still, they are mysteriously eager to try again.

Padre Island attracts all types of people searching for the delight that this island offers. During spring break a group of friends water-ski, making the water momentarily part as the skis rip through it like a razor through a sheet. A young couple in love sits by the shore watching as the sun sets, feeling that time has somehow stopped and the world is revolving around them for that moment. On the other side of the beach, a pair of adoring grandparents closely watch their loved grandchildren. These young ones, teased with the water’s mysteries, stare curiously at the waves hitting their feet and returning to the Gulf. While visiting South Padre, a watery paradise, guests create memories.

South Padre Island meets each of its visitors’ individual needs. Its main function is to provide satisfaction for its many guests. The feeling that overwhelms me when my bare feet hit the sand of the shore for the first time is one of delight. I feel totally free of all cares and burdens. Whether it is fun I am seeking or a place to rest and rejuvenate myself, Padre Island is the finest destination to accommodate my every wish—it’s.

Shanessa M

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