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Beaches near South Padre Island — grades and where to stay
10 beaches within 50 miles of South Padre Island, 10 with an A–F Beach Safety Grade (10 grade A). Compare water quality, then book hotels, condos and vacation rentals on the map.
Where to stay in South Padre Island
Live hotels, condos and vacation rentals in South Padre Island — pick a beach from the graded list, then book nearby.
Top-rated places to stay near South Padre Island
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Beaches near South Padre Island
How to pick a beach near South Padre Island
Grade A water
Lowest multi-year bacteria exceedance in this radius.
- Andy Bowie Park — 1.8 mi
- Park Road 100 Bay Access #2 — 2 mi
- City Of South Padre Island — 2.3 mi
- Access Point #3 — 2.3 mi
Closest to town
- Andy Bowie Park — 1.8 mi · Grade A
- Park Road 100 Bay Access #2 — 2 mi · Grade A
- City Of South Padre Island — 2.3 mi · Grade A
- Access Point #3 — 2.3 mi · Grade A
Graded beaches within 50 miles
Andy Bowie Park
View Andy Bowie Park →1.8 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Park Road 100 Bay Access #2
View Park Road 100 Bay Access #2 →2 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
City Of South Padre Island
View City Of South Padre Island →2.3 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Access Point #3
View Access Point #3 →2.3 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Access Point #4
View Access Point #4 →3.1 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Isla Blanca Park
View Isla Blanca Park →3.2 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Atwood Park
View Atwood Park →3.6 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Access Point #6
View Access Point #6 →5.3 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
South Padre Island -North
View South Padre Island -North →8.3 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Boca Chica State Park
View Boca Chica State Park →8.6 mi · Grade A (Excellent)
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
10 of the 10 beaches within 50 miles of South Padre Island carry a Beach Safety Grade of A. Grades are multi-year bacteria exceedance from EPA monitoring, not a same-day clearance.
Hotels, condos and vacation rentals around South Padre Island, Texas are on the map below with live availability. Stay closer to an A- or B-grade beach if swimming is the point of the trip.
None of the listed beaches near South Padre Island currently show an active EPA BEACON advisory on this site. Always check local health-department notices the day you swim.
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