Visitor Services

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• AEP Texas (electric delivery)

  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.

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• Bluewater Laundromat South Padre Island

  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.

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• Cameron County Emergency Communication District (911) – CodeRED alerts

  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.

  ⭐ Local Independent📍 Harlingen
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• Cameron County Emergency Management

  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.

  ⭐ Local Independent📍 Brownsville
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• City of South Padre Island – Emergency Management

  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.

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• First National Bank-SPI

  First National Bank of South Padre Island is a full-service community bank serving the Laguna Madre area. Its Main Bank is at 709 Padre Boulevard, with weekday lobby hours and Saturday drive-thru hours; personal accounts include checking, savings, money market and CD options.

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• Isla Blanca Park (Cameron County Parks)

  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.

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• Living the Dream Creators

  Living the Dream Creators plans beach events and vacation experiences on South Padre Island, including shoreline picnics, cooler stocking and campfire setups.

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• Lone Star National Bank - South Padre Island Banking Center

  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.

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• Mini Stor All of Self Storage

  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.

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• Port Isabel Police Department (non-emergency)

  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.

  ⭐ Local Independent📍 Port Isabel
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• Port Isabel Post Office (USPS)

  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.

  ⭐ Local Independent📍 Port Isabel
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• Port Isabel Public Library

  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.

  ⭐ Local Independent📍 Port Isabel
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• SOS Services

  S.O.S. Services is a South Padre Island packing, shipping, printing and business-services center at 2216 Padre Boulevard. It handles FedEx, UPS, USPS and DHL shipping alongside printing, private mailboxes, packing, scanning, shredding, fax and notary services.

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• SPI Host Helper

  SPI Host Helper prepares South Padre Island vacation rentals for arrival with grocery delivery, fridge stocking, welcome setups and beach-day add-ons.

  ⭐ Local Independent📍 Mainland
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• SPI Luxury Beach Events by Nadia⭐ Local Independent📍 Port Isabel
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• Scott Sikes Moving

  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.

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• Sisters Interiors Concierge Services

  Sisters Concierge Service provides contract-based property care and concierge support for owners who want a hands-free way to maintain a South Padre Island home between visits.

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• South Padre Island Fire Department & Beach Patrol

  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.

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• South Padre Island Police Department (non-emergency)

  For a South Padre Island police matter that is not an emergency, call 956-761-5454. For an emergency, call 911. SouthPadreInfo is an independent visitor guide, not police dispatch or an official reporting service.

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• South Padre Island Post Office (USPS)

  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.

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• Tarpon Self Storage

  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 Independent📍 Port Isabel
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• Visit South Padre Island⭐ Local Independent
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• White Lumber & Supply (U-Haul dealer)

  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.

  ⭐ Local Independent📍 Port Isabel
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