With summer still bringing on the heat, families are heading to the beach to cool off and enjoy some time in the water.

Experience the full USAF F-22 Raptor airshow performance at Roar by the Shore, filmed during Day 2 of the South Padre Island ...

From natural wonders for birding and beachcombing to local haunts to enjoy, South Padre Island is perfect for a relaxing trip ...

Cameron County Beach Access Number Three, just north of Andy Bowie Park, is undergoing major renovations within the next six ...

Joe Gonzales, of Los Fresnos in the Rio Grande Valley, hooked a 14-foot, 5-inch-long great hammerhead shark while surf ...

A nearly 15-foot great hammerhead shark was captured and released down south on South Padre Island over the weekend. Joe ...

6617 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, 956-761-4511, seaturtleinc.org. Hours vary depending on the season. $10 adults, $6 seniors/military, $6 children, free for infants and preschoolers.

I last went to South Padre Island (SPI) in Texas 11 years ago with my family. I was amazed at how much the small town has changed since then, and it reminded me of the Hamptons in Long Island.

I spent two days exploring sights in South Padre Island such as nature reserves, historical sights, and local art studios.

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas – Nearly 40 alligators from the South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary were removed as Tropical Storm Beryl approaches the Gulf of Mexico.