Visitor Services

AEP Texas owns the poles and wires serving the island; you buy electricity from a Retail Electric Provider of your choice, and AEP handles meters, new connections and outages. Report outages at (866) 223-8508.

Coin-operated, air-conditioned self-service laundromat on the island with attendants and drop-off wash-dry-fold service. Wi-Fi, TV and vending on site; detergent and supplies sold at the counter.

Runs the free CodeRED service that calls, texts and emails registered numbers with local emergency instructions, including hurricane evacuation orders. Owners can register a rental's address so they get alerts even when off-island.

Publishes the county evacuation zone map, local and regional evacuation routes, and an interactive zone lookup; residents needing evacuation transportation register for S.T.E.A.R. by dialing 2-1-1. The only road off the island is the causeway, so knowing your zone matters.

Independent, non-denominational Christian chapel inside Isla Blanca Park at the island's south end, serving visitors and Winter Texans since 1980. Come-as-you-are services; also hosts weddings and memorials.

City hurricane preparedness, evacuation and special-needs registry, plus voluntary sign-up for the Smart911/Rave emergency notification system by phone, text or email. Publishes sandbag availability and pre-, during- and post-storm guidance.

Independent community bank founded in 1983 and headquartered on the island, with a second branch in Port Isabel. Deposits stay local; a natural pick for residents who prefer a hometown bank.

United Methodist congregation in downtown Port Isabel, a short drive over the causeway from the island. Office phone listed on the church website for service times.

County-run beach park at the island's south end with restrooms, pavilions, RV sites and jetty access; entry is charged per vehicle and RV/pavilion reservations are made online. Named the #1 beach in Texas by USA Today 10Best readers in 2026.

Baptist congregation on Padre Blvd, listed by the City of South Padre Island as a community facility. A year-round church option on the island itself.

Rio Grande Valley-based bank with a full-service branch at the south end of Padre Blvd. Convenient for tenants who want a local account for rent payments and in-person banking on the island.

The only self-storage facility located on South Padre Island itself, with climate-controlled and drive-up units, gated access and camera security. Useful for tenants who need to stash bikes, beach gear or furniture between leases without crossing the causeway.

Small, informal grace-focused church that meets Sunday mornings in a rented venue on north Padre Blvd. Acoustic worship and Scripture study; children welcome in the main service.

Non-emergency line for reporting suspicious activity, noise or property issues in Port Isabel, with an online report form. Alternate number (956) 943-1242; dial 911 for emergencies.

USPS post office for the 78578 mainland side (Port Isabel, Laguna Heights). Backup option when the island office is busy or for tenants living on the mainland side of the causeway.

The public library for the Laguna Madre area (South Padre Island has no library of its own), with books, DVDs, public internet computers, Wi-Fi and online reference databases. Serves residents and visitors alike.

Locally owned pack-and-ship store and UPS Authorized Shipping Outlet that also handles FedEx, USPS and DHL, private mailbox rental, package receiving, printing, shredding and notary public service. Covers most of a renter's mail and paperwork needs in one stop.

Island-based, state-licensed moving company (USDOT 3919121) offering packing, loading/unloading and statewide moves, including specialty items like pianos and safes. The practical local choice for a tenant relocating on or off the island.

Fire department office for fire inspections and non-emergency questions; its Beach Patrol runs mobile lifeguard/rescue units along the city beaches and provides minor first aid for jellyfish stings and cuts. Dial 911 for emergencies.

Non-emergency police dispatch for noise complaints, parking issues, lockouts and records requests on the island. Dial 911 for emergencies.

The island's own USPS post office, offering retail mailing services and PO Boxes. Renters without a fixed mailbox can rent a PO Box here rather than in Port Isabel.

Episcopal parish on the Laguna Madre shore in Port Isabel serving Port Isabel, South Padre Island and Laguna Vista. Explicitly welcomes seasonal visitors and Winter Texans.

Drive-up self-storage on Hwy 100 just off the island that also operates as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer for trucks and trailers. One stop for renters moving in or out who need both a unit and a truck.

Local lumber yard that serves as the closest U-Haul truck and trailer rental point to the island, with Spanish-speaking staff. Handy for do-it-yourself moves when you only need a truck for a day.