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600 E Davis St, Port Isabel, TX 78578
OUR PENTHOUSE APARTMENT
A clean and comfortable room comes down to a few key elements, blending practicality with a sense of ease. Here at SOUTHWIND INN, this is how we approach our rooms. We truly want you to enjoy your stay.
THE ULTIMATE Backyard BBQ Blitz & POOL PARTY
When: You pick the day – 10AM-10PM Where: SouthWind Inn – The hottest Public poolside paradise in town! DON’T Miss Out? Bring twenty (20) of your closest relatives and friends.
Picture this: Crystal-clear waters exploding with neon glow sticks, (you supply the sticks & break them open at sunset) thumping bass from your own Boom Box DJ dropping beats. Epic floatie wars on inflatable unicorns and flamingos bigger than your wildest dreams.( you supply them)
FOOD: (2) full size grills blazing with gourmet tacos, chicken and sliders, with endless tropical vibes. (1) Large picnic table to eat ya grub on (no food or drink in the pool area) Beer & wine allowed in moderation in the BBQ area.
Bring your squad, your shades, and zero regrets – because this isn’t just a party… It’s a FULL-ON AQUATIC theme party. ~ Dress code: Swimsuits, smiles, and zero chill.
Tickets? $20 at the gate for 20 people (mim.) Don’t just dip a toe – RSVP at the SouthWind Inn.
NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY~ SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK
Book your party call SOUTHWIND INN 956-943-3392
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Hotel details: We are a 3-story boutique hotel which lies a block from the ocean, 4 blocks from the Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site and 3.8 miles from Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark on South Padre Island. Our rooms are bright and are accessed via exterior corridors. All rooms come with cable TV, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, mini-fridges and coffeemakers. Some have kitchenettes. Amenities include an outdoor pool, shaded BBQ and Pool patio area, free parking and many more.
Sunshine and shipwrecks
Warm waters, gentle south wind breezes and the abundant history entices travelers to the Texas coast. With more than 300 miles of coastline, the Texas shoreline has long attracted a variety of visitors. Port Isabel and South Padre Island is a Caribbean-like green water adventure. Our seaside area is ranked the third coast of the Untied States. Stay with us, save some money and use it to explore.
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The Walk of Generals is located in the Lighthouse District within Garcia St., Maxan St., Manautou St., and Railroad Ave. It honors military leaders, institutions and civilians who played a vital role in the history of Port Isabel.
- Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson
- Robert E. Lee
- Winfield Scott
- Richard King
- Rio Grande Railroad Company
- Ulysses S. Grant
- Jefferson Davis
- Zachary Taylor
- Rómulo Díaz de la Vega
- Don Rafael Garcia
- Philip Henry Sheridan
- John E. Wool
- George Gordon Meade
- George B. McClellan
- Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard
- Braxton Bragg
- Samuel Ringgold
- John S. “Rip” Ford
- Fort Polk
- William Jenkins Worth
- Abner Doubleday
Can you find them all?
The Simple Joy of Walking: Why a Stroll Around Your Neighborhood Might Be the Perfect Exercise
In a world obsessed with high-intensity workouts, smart watches that yell at you to close your rings, and gyms blasting EDM at 6 a.m., walking often gets dismissed as “too basic.” But here’s a gentle reminder: putting one foot in front of the other, at a relaxed pace, in the fresh air, is one of the most powerful things you can do for your body, mind, and soul.
The Underrated Superpower of a Daily Walk
Walking isn’t sexy, but it’s remarkably effective:
- It’s genuine low-impact cardio. A brisk 30-minute walk can burn 150–200 calories, lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels, and reduce the risk of heart disease almost as much as running—without wrecking your knees.
- It builds bones and balance. Unlike cycling or swimming, walking is weight-bearing, which helps maintain bone density and reduces the risk of osteoporosis as we age.
- It’s the ultimate mood-lifter. A stroll triggers the release of endorphins and serotonin while lowering cortisol. Studies consistently show that regular walkers have lower rates of depression and anxiety.
- It sparks creativity. Steve Jobs was famous for walking meetings. Nietzsche claimed, “All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.” Even Beethoven took long daily walks with a pencil and sheet music in his pocket. Something about the rhythm of steps untangles the mind.
Why a Walk “Around the Area” Is PerfectYou don’t need a national park or a scenic trail. Your own neighborhood is often the ideal route.
- Zero barriers to entry
No gym membership, no special gear (though good shoes help), no travel time. Step out your front door and you’re already doing it. - Built-in variety
Change direction one day, take a side street the next, walk at sunrise or sunset. The same loop never feels exactly the same twice—light, seasons, neighbors’ gardens, and passing dogs keep it fresh. - Social bonus
A wave to the person watering their roses or a quick chat with the dog-walker down the block creates tiny moments of connection that combat loneliness far better than another hour scrolling on the couch. - Mindfulness in motion
When you’re not gasping for breath or counting reps, you can actually notice things: the smell after rain, the way leaves change color almost overnight in autumn, birds arguing in the trees. Walking becomes moving meditation.
How to Make Your Walk Even Better
- Leave the headphones at home once in a while. Let the world be the playlist.
- Walk with purpose but without rush—aim for a “brisk conversational pace” (you can talk, but you wouldn’t want to sing).
- Try the “10-minute rule”: commit to just 10 minutes. Nine times out of ten, you’ll keep going once you’re out the door.
- Invite someone. Walking with a friend or partner turns exercise into quality time.
- Explore micro-adventures: take a street you’ve never walked, count how many porch cats you spot, or play “I spy” with colors.
A Gentle Challenge: Tomorrow morning, or this evening when the light is golden, put on comfortable shoes, leave your phone in your pocket (or better yet, on airplane mode), and take a 20–30 minute loop around your area. No fitness tracker required. Just walk. Notice how your shoulders drop a little, how ideas bubble up, how alive the ordinary world suddenly feels.Because sometimes the simplest movement is the most profound.One foot, then the other. That’s all it ever takes to change your day—and maybe your life—one peaceful step at a time.
DID YOU KNOW:
Starship should be able to deliver around 300 GW per year of solar-powered AI satellites to orbit, maybe 500 GW. The “per year” part is what makes this such a big deal. Average US electricity consumption is around 500 GW, so at 300 GW/year, AI in space would exceed the entire US economy just in intelligence processing every 2 years. Solar cell production for terrestrial applications is already far above this number at >1500 GW of annual production capacity. Tonnage to orbit will be solved by Starship. Chip production is therefore the major piece of the puzzle to be solved. The Tesla Terafab is needed for this, as there is otherwise no solution at sufficient scale. These numbers are immense by earthly standards, but don’t register materially on the Kardashev II scale. For that, lunar production of solar-powered AI satellites is needed to take things to the 100+ TW/year level.
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