Local Resources
... And Surrounding Area!
South Padre Island has been officially recognized as one of the best beaches, best places to own a second home, best places to retire, best vacation spots, and much more.
Click here to see South Padre's Accolades, and be sure to see the photos below for more reasons to love SPI!
- 32 miles of unspoiled, undeveloped, driveable coastline
- Worldwide kitesurfing & windsurfing destination
- Gladys Porter Zoo, 30 minutes to Brownsville, TX
- Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark on the Island
- Day trips to Metamoros, Progresso, and Reynosa, Mexico
- Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlet Mall
- Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
- Sabal Palm Audubon Center
- South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center
- Offshore SCUBA diving, wreck diving, rig diving, international dive shop & training
- Expanding sea turtle Research & Rescue Center
- Island Equestrian Center
- Parasailing, surfing, jet skiing
- Worldwide fishing destination, offshore fishing trips
- Large group catamaran cruises, dolphin watch
- Incredible sunsets & friendly local atmosphere!
Take a look at some of the great things Port Isabel, Laguna Vista, South Padre Island Golf Club, and South Padre Island, have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Relocation Links | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| Port Isabel Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Tax Information | |
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