- August 11, 2025
South Padre Island Shines with 13 Winners in 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards
“The Caribbean of Texas” earns global recognition for its island adventures, wildlife wonders, and accessible accommodations
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas— South Padre Island is proud to announce that thirteen local businesses have been recognized in the 2025 Tripadvisor® Travelers’ Choice® Awards, placing them among the top 10% of attractions and experiences worldwide based on exceptional traveler reviews on Tripadvisor.
As the world’s largest travel guidance platform, Tripadvisor has unparalleled authority with travelers and diners. This prestigious award is based on genuine feedback from anyone in the community who has visited and left an authentic, first-hand review on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period, making it a valuable and trustworthy designation of travelers’ favorites.
The 2025 South Padre Island Travelers’ Choice winners:
● Captain Murphy’s Fishing Charters
● Padre South Hotel on the Beach
● South Padre Island Adventure Park
“We’re proud that so many of our local businesses have been recognized as traveler favorites on Tripadvisor, one of the most respected honors in the travel industry,” said Blake Henry, Executive Director of Visit South Padre. “This achievement reflects the passion and dedication of the people who work hard every day to create unforgettable experiences for our guests. These awards remind us that South Padre Island isn’t just a beautiful destination; it’s full of adventure, charm, and welcoming places to stay.”
About the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards
Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award winners are determined based on the quality and quantity of reviews and ratings over the past 12 months from millions of Tripadvisor users around the world. Only businesses that consistently receive great feedback earn this distinction.
About Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, helps hundreds of millions of travelers each month make the most of every trip. With over 1 billion reviews and contributions, travelers turn to Tripadvisor to find trusted advice, compare prices, and book unforgettable experiences.
Tripadvisor LLC is a subsidiary of Tripadvisor, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIP).
About South Padre Island
With miles of pristine shoreline and clear emerald water, South Padre Island is Texas’ only tropical island paradise. Calm weather and more than 300 days of sunshine make South Padre Island a year-round destination offering a variety of nature tourism attractions, water sports, and activities for the entire family. For more information, visit www.visitsouthpadreisland.com.