Fought over by Confederate and Union soldiers, this landmark has played an important role in South Texas' history.

The climb is worth it, though, as you will have access to a stunning view of South Padre Island. When this lighthouse was built in the 1850s, the South Padre region's main industry was fishing and ...

Museums of Port Isabel is ranked #4 out of 9 things to do in South Padre Island. See pictures and our review of Museums of Port Isabel.

One of the first nature-related activities we did was a visit to South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary, which comprises 50 acres of wetlands and over 3,300 feet of boardwalk.

The lighthouse guided ships through the channel between Padre Island and the mainland By Gerald E. McLeod, Fri., June 26, 2020. Tweet. print. write a letter. Photos by Gerald E. McLeod.

"The lighthouse is about the same," Rita said, thinking back to her last trip up the tower. The same, she said, was not true of Port Isabel or SPI across the water, which she said has grown ...

The Port Isabel Lighthouse still offers a commanding view of South Padre Island and Laguna Madre more than 150 years after it was built By Gerald E. McLeod , Fri., Jan. 16, 2009 Tweet ...

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND - Our trip to the sunny beach resort town of South Padre Island was shrouded in gray skies and a steady drizzle. It was an inauspicious start to be sure. While rollicking in the ...

The lighthouses that guided ships ashore, the first casino and the causeway that helped turn South Padre Island into a world-class resort community will now be featured in a local museum.