America's Top Beaches
10 hot spots worth visiting this summer
South Padre Island, Texas
Location: Approximately 300 miles southeast of San Antonio, two miles off the southern tip of Texas
A longtime hot spot for spring breakers, South Padre Island offers warm, turquoise waters and waves that are perfect for bodyboarding. As a vacation destination, South Padre is affordable and the people there are amazingly hospitable. And don't worry about getting around - the island is about six blocks wide, making access to stores and restaurants a breeze.
Fit Factor: Laguna Madre Bay, between South Padre Island and the Texas mainland, is home to some of the best windsurfing in the world.
