Beach

South Padre Island Rope Man As you travel north up the ocean shore line far past where most will dare to go, you’ll find South Padre Island’s art of the beach. Artists unknown are using naturally occurring materials that wash up on the shore and turning them into works of art. South Padre Island Flip … Continue reading »

Nude sunbathing is not officially allowed on South Padre Island. But about 10 miles north up the beach from beach access 6 lies the county line between Cameron and Willacy county. Once you cross it, you are out of the jurisdiction of any law enforcement that patrols the beach. After you cross the line, some … Continue reading »

A very long way north up the beach (almost to the channel), a non-native species of tree can be found on South Padre Island. It’s called the hardhat tree. It’s amazing that people have the time and inclination to beach comb all these “washed up on the shore” hard hats and collect them all here. … Continue reading »

Found today at the north end of the island about ¼ mile from the bay channel. It looked like someone had been beating on it with a sledgehammer. It still has a license plate.

If you’re wondering what the end of the island looks like, here it is. To reach it, you’ll have to drive north along the beach through some pretty rough terrain. Don’t get stuck like these people did! A channel to the inner bay was built separating the Padre Island into North & South. There some … Continue reading »