several parks and the Gladys Porter Zoo. Unlike Port Isabel, Brownsville is not linked to South Padre Island by public transportation and because it's a larger city, having a car will come in handy.

In July 2024, TPWD issued statement following a series of shark encounters and attacks on South Padre Island. "Shark encounters of this nature are not a common occurrence in Texas," the department ...

The best way to get around South Padre Island is on foot, especially since the area clocks in at 2 square miles in size (much of which is shoreline). There is also a free public shuttle ...