Cameron County

The southernmost Gulf Coast of Texas, combining island getaways, birdwatching, and Starbase views in one place.

Cameron County is located at the southernmost tip of Texas, separated from Mexico by the Rio Grande to the south and bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the east, with Brownsville as its county seat. South Padre Island is the main resort hub, featuring Sea Turtle, Inc., Isla Blanca Park, and the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center. Other highlights include the Port Isabel Lighthouse, Boca Chica Beach and Starbase, Gladys Porter Zoo, and Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park. Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge is a premier birdwatching destination. Winter and spring are ideal for birdwatching and escaping the cold, while summer is perfect for water activities. Gateways include Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport and Valley International Airport in Harlingen.

Destinations

• South Padre Island

Itineraries

• Texas Gulf Coast & Barrier Islands – Head south from Houston along the Gulf of Mexico, passing through Galveston, Port Aransas, and Corpus Christi, ending a…