Padre GetawaysWhat to Bring to South Padre Island

Do Bring:

SUNSCREEN AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR THE BEACH. Our ultraviolet rays are intense and days spent near the water means even more exposure. There is no faster way to ruin a holiday than a painful burn. Please remember to protect yourself.

COOLERS AND BEACH GEAR. Many of our guests spend great long days at the beach. We recommend a cooler for your beverages and snacks, beach blankets or towels, umbrellas and chairs, plenty of beach toys, and a wagon or cart to make transport easy!

ENTERTAINMENT IN CASE OF RAINY DAYS. We don’t see much rain in South Texas, but your vacation might have a rainy day in it. Pack a board game or book and spend any rainy days relaxing with your family. If you have a laptop or tablet, there is wifi available in your property or a nearby cafe.

GROCERIES AND SEASONINGS. We make sure to throw away any consumable goods between visitors. You will need to bring basics like salt and pepper, oil, coffee (pods, grounds, filters, etc.), butter, and other seasonings in addition to your meals. If you prefer to shop locally, The Blue Marlin is our local island grocery store. There are also two larger grocery store chains, H-E-B and Walmart, on the mainland in Port Isabel.

BOTTLED WATER AND PURCHASE BAGS OF ICE. Like in many coastal areas, our island’s water supply is not conducive to great tasting water or ice. For that reason, our refrigerator’s water/ice dispensers are disconnected and we recommend that our guests purchase bottled water and bags of ice from local stores to stay hydrated and beat the heat on South Padre Island.

ADDITIONAL PAPER PRODUCTS. Our properties will have a roll of paper towels in the kitchen, a triple roll of quality 2-ply toilet paper in each bathroom, and a trash bag to get you started. However, if you are staying for several days, you will need additional supplies.

BEACH TOWELS FOR POOL OR BEACH USE. Our properties will have towels for you to use in the property only. We do not recommend taking these towels to the beach.

Don’t Bring:

BASIC LINENS. All Padre Getaways properties come complete with bed linens and pillows. We also make sure there is a bath towel for as many guests as the property will accommodate. We do not offer linen or towel exchange, however, all of our properties conveniently feature a washer/dryer in-unit or on-site, which allows you to have fresh linens or towels whenever you need them.

BASIC CLEANING EQUIPMENT. Each of our properties will be supplied with a broom, dust pan, mop, and bucket. We also start you off with dish soap and a dishwasher pod, but no other cleaning chemicals due to common guest sensitivities to such items. Guests are asked to remove trash and run the dishwasher before departure. The rest of the cleaning will be done by Padre Getaways housekeeping staff. If you are staying a longer period of time, you may wish to bring some laundry detergent or additional supplies.

COOKING EQUIPMENT. All Padre Getaways’ properties are outfitted with all the basic cooking equipment including plates, glasses, silverware, pots and pans, spatulas, etc. You will also find a microwave, coffee maker, toaster and blender in each property. We expect that the needs of most guests are met. However, if you need specific culinary equipment beyond the basics, you may wish to bring it.