South Padre Island is situated on the southern tip of Texas. It is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico on the east and the Laguna Madre Bay on the west and is linked to the mainland by the 2 1/2 mile Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge. The Island is home to approximately 5000 year-round residents who welcome the thousands of tourists and conventioneers who visit yearly. With warm temperatures year-round, the beaches of South Padre Island are welcoming for meetings, conferences and events, or even turning those occasions into vacations with loved ones. Imagine feeling the sand between your toes and hearing the waves rolling up to the shore just minutes after your last meeting ends. South Padre Island is the only Gulf Coast beach destination offering beachfront properties with meeting space. South Padre Island is also proud to offer beautiful sunrises over the beach and magnificent sunsets over the bay. There is also much to do “outside the boardroom� . . . golf, fishing and adventure sports; team building; boutique shopping; water activities; delicious local cuisine; and plenty of family friendly activities. As the evening rolls around, over 50 restaurants and nightclubs welcome you for a bite to eat, live entertainment, or to dance the night away. As the fireworks Capitol of Texas, the Island hosts a spectacular pyrotechnic display over the bay every Friday night between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Come enjoy your next meeting or event on the charming, laid-back Island of South Padre, where casual Friday is everyday and conferences feel more like vacations.
Getting Here BY LAND From Austin 340 miles From Corpus Christi 179 miles From Dallas 531 miles From El Paso 815 miles From Houston 367 miles From Monterrey 225 miles From Mexico City 665 miles From San Antonio 285 miles BY AIR Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (30 minute drive) flybrownsville.com Served by AeroMexico, Allegiant, American Eagle and United Airlines. Valley International Airport in Harlingen (50 minute drive) flythevalley.com Served by Delta, Southwest, Sun Country and United Airlines. Shuttle Service: South Padre Island Shuttle. Miller International Airport in McAllen (1.5 hour drive) mcallenairport.com Served by American Airlines, Allegiant and United Airlines ON THE ISLAND The South Padre Island Metro is the free shuttle system serving South Padre Island and Port Isabel. There are a number of convenient Metro stops in both communities. Metro buses run from 7am - 9pm and are equipped with wheelchair lifts and bicycle racks. Go to SoPadre.com for schedules and route maps or call 956-761-8178.
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Table of Contents SOUTH PADRE ISLAND CONVENTION CENTRE ..............................4-7
FULL SERVICE MEETING SPACE PROVIDERS Hilton Garden Inn (Beachside) .................................................... 8-9 Isla Grand Beach Resort (Beachside) .................................... 10-11 Pearl South Padre (Beachside) ................................................ 12-13 Schlitterbahn Beach Resort (Beachside) ............................. 14-15
LIMITED SERVICE MEETING SPACE PROVIDERS Comfort Suites ................................................................................... 16 Holiday Inn Express and Suites .................................................... 17 The Inn at South Padre .................................................................... 18 La Copa Inn and Suites (Beachside) ............................................ 19 La Quinta Inn and Suites (Beachside) ......................................... 20 Suites at Sunchase ............................................................................ 21 The Tiki Vacation Condo Rentals ................................................. 22 Travelodge ........................................................................................... 23
The South Padre Island Convention Centre, with its breathtaking view of the Laguna Madre Bay, offers 45,000 square feet of meeting space that can be utilized in a variety of configurations. Primary facilities include 22,500 square feet of Exhibit Hall space with a clear ceiling height of 36 feet for large meetings and sporting events; a 2,633 square feet conference auditorium for 230; and 9,000 square feet of breakout space. A large central Lobby will also house exhibits and functions. The Sunset Terrace adjoins the Lobby and provides the perfect setting for an outside reception. The opportunity to see kiteboarders, sailing vessels, a multitude of bird species and dramatic sunsets will certainly amaze attendees. The glass walled vestibule, at the entrance of the Lobby, provides a covered arrival and waiting area. The Convention Centre team serves meetings, conventions, conferences, trade shows, exhibits and special events. They also provide personal attention for each and every event. The Convention and Visitors Bureau’s expert sales staff, along with its creative and professional Convention Services specialist, is ready to welcome you with true Texas hospitality. They will help you design a meeting incorporating the special excitement that only a great beach destination can offer. Not only will your attendees and vendors be supplied with free Wi-Fi and free parking, but also a relaxing sand, sea and salt atmosphere. Where better can you plan your next successful event!
CVB Director Keith Arnold 956-761-8388 Keith@SoPadre.com
Sr. Sales Manager Michael Flores 956-761-8199 Michael@SoPadre.com
Convention Sales Manager Astrid Torres 956-761-8395 Astrid@SoPadre.com
CVB Sales & Services Vedette Garza 956-761-8389 Vedette@SoPadre.com
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