Spring Break Ideas: South Padre Island

Looking for some sun-filled fun this Spring Break Season? If so, then South Padre Island, Texas may be the perfect destination for you. South Padre has been a hot Spring Break party site for decades now, and there are no indications that its appeal will fade anytime soon. Spring Break at Padre in 2007 runs from March 5 - 23, with the most popular week being March 10 - 18, and has lots of events, dining, and nonstop party action for your entertainment.

Located near Brownsville, Texas in the Gulf of Mexico, South Padre Island is a five-mile stretch that is easily accessible by car or by air at the nearby Brownsville airport. Let me give you fair warning. This Spring Break hot spot is very popular with college students and regularly draws in over 100,000 party goers from this demographic each year.

Of course, the first thing you need when taking your Spring Break vacation at South Padre Island is a place to stay. There are plenty of hotels available on the island, with great views of the Gulf and easy access to the beach. Some of the national hotel brands include Days Inn, Ramada, Super 8, Howard Johnson, Best Western and Travelodge. La Quinta, Sheraton, Comfort Suites and Holiday Inn are all represented as well, and there are other non-national brands to choose from, including the Peninsula Island Resort, the Bahia Mar Resort and Conference Center (last year's headquarters for Girls Gone Wild), and the Royale Beach and Tennis Club. No matter what type of hotel you are looking for, you will find it on South Padre Island.

Most Spring Breakers go to South Padre Island for the hot party action that it offers. One of the most popular clubs on the island is Louie's Backyard and Grill, which has been featured on MTV, VH1, Girls Gone Wild, and the Travel Channel. Louie's is the site of many big name performances during Spring Break and the bar hosts a nightly Miss Hawaiian Tropic Bikini Contest. Louie's also offers party goers contest giveaways, bungee jumping, and go-karts. The club is always packed during the Spring Break season and is a must-do for all visitors to the island.