ABOUT US: The population varies from 5,017 to several thousand more during the tourist seasons. Our churches and civic clubs are active in the community. You can become involved as much or as little as you wish. (See calendar). Volunteer activities include the Port Isabel Public Library, the Laguna Madre Humane Society of Port Isabel, the Laguna Madre Boys and Girls Club and the Port Isabel Museum system. The artist will find an inspirational setting for drawing, painting or photography and an active art organization to participate in. Additionally, the Laguna Madre area is a casual setting where quality of life dictates dress code!

WHAT TO DO: For those who like a list, here's 101 Things to Do in Port Isabel! Like history? Here's 101 Port Isabel FAQs! There are fantastic restaurants specializing in a variety of food from Mexican, Italian, and some of the finest seafood dishes you will ever sample. Port Isabel also features unique shops for that special gift or addition to your collection. Or for those who want to take advantage of the Laguna Madre Bay or the Gulf of Mexico, there are all types of water related sports...fishing, boating, jet skiing, kayaking, shelling, beach combing, or eco-cruises featuring bird, dolphin and wildlife watching. The fishing is excellent all year around...bay offshore or fly fishing guarantees a day’s limit. The bay area and the Gulf offer a variety of species to challenge both novice and experienced anglers alike.