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by Shanessa M. of Hobbs High School in Hobbs, New Mexico
South Padre Island
The sound of the waves crashing against the shore, the
sight of the seagulls swooping overhead and the smell of
sunscreen create an engaging place called South Padre Island.
Located where one can relax and experience good times on the
beach, South Padre Island offers an island-getaway adventure
not soon to be forgotten. The sun, sand, and endless ocean
make South Padre unlike any place I have ever been. When I
am on the beach at South Padre Island, I know I am in paradise.
Perhaps the simplest delight of South Padre is the beach
itself. This sparkling retreat embraces unbounded miles of
sand. During the day the warmth of the sun beats down upon
this sand, making beachgoers spring as their feet hit the
blistering sand. However, closer to the Gulf of Mexico where
the water moistens and cools the beach, children giggle as their
sand castles are overtaken by a massive wave. Towels are no
