You can reach South Padre Island in so many easy ways. The pirates of yesteryear would appreciate the convenience of the Queen Isabella Causeway, a 2.5-mile modern structure that links the Island to the mainland of Texas at Port Isabel. Driving directions from just about anywhere can be dialed up at 1-800-SOPADRE (767-2373), our Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Both Harlingen's Valley International Airport and Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport in Brownsville are easily accessible if you're traveling the skyways.

HOUSTON: U.S. Highway 59 southwest to U.S. Highway 77 south (380 miles) to Texas Highway 100 east.

SAN ANTONIO: Interstate 37 south to U.S. Highway 77 south (294 miles) to Texas Highway 100 east.

DALLAS: Interstate 35 east to San Antonio. Interstate 37 south to U.S. Highway 77 south to Texas Highway 100.

CORPUS CHRISTI: U.S. Highway 77 south to Texas Highway 100 east. (166 miles)