When the sun is out and the water is warm, there's no other place to be to have fun in the sun!!! Spring Break in South Padre Island, located on the southern tip of Texas, is a water wonderland with blue water and beautiful beaches with Mexico just 30 miles away. If you are not into the “beach scene”, there is always the Water Slide Park, which can be a full day of activity. There are also several other activities available for your enjoyment such as skydiving, windsurfing, horseback riding, or renting a go-kart for the day. For some memorable activities, there's dolphin watching, or for the adventurous mind, strap on some diving gear and check out the underwater reefs or shipwrecks, or try a night dive.
Of course the main reason that college kids come to this spot is to PARTY!!! Every year 200,000 college kids come to party on 34 miles of un-interrupted American beach!!! Kegs of beer are allowed on the beach, but NOT GLASS, so make sure that you bring your plastic cup with you. There are plenty of nightclubs and bars along the beach that have a great happy hour such as Louie's, but if you want to try some Mexican spirits, the London Pub in Mexico is the place to be. The legal drinking age in Mexico is 18, so remember to use caution when coming back over the border, because you can get arrested for public intoxication.
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