Gay south padre island

Wet Oso Weekend South Padre Island 2025

Set sail off the Island of South Padre, Texas, for the great gay bear beach vacation in September.

• Stay at the official host hotel, Holiday Inn Resort, complete with outdoor swimming pool and beach access.

Hotels shut to Host Hotel

• La Isla South Padre Residences – rated “Fabulous” by guests with a spacious outdoor pool and spacious, well-appointed condos. (2 Minutes walk from the host hotel).
• Margaritaville Beach Resort – Beachfront hotel with stylish rooms, outstanding views, beachfront access and excellent location. (10 Minutes step from the host hotel).

South Padre

• Next Edition: Friday 5th – Sunday 7th September, 2025.
• South Padre Island, located off the southern coast of Texas, is acknowledged for its charming beaches, warm climate, and popular vacation destination.
• This island paradise offers a vibrant nightlife, complete with gay-friendly venues, creating a lively atmosphere that attracts visitors from all walks of life.

The Event

• Presented by RGV BEARS, Wet Oso Weekend is an entire 3-day weekend festival dedicated to homosexual Bears and their admirers

  *Featured Photo: RGV Bears Board donates $1000 to annual toy drive

  RGV BEARS

  Connecting our community of Rio Grande Valley LGBTQIA+ Bears & Friends

  From Bear Beach Paradise to Fetish Expression we've got the right exposure for you! Click below for event details. (21+)

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  Join the Bear "Familia" for just a $25 annual donation! Your Teddy Title helps construct safe spaces where like-minded individuals can and thrive together. Check out the PERKS and discover how you can be a part of this unbelievable bear community.

   

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  Padre Island Beach

  'Drive toward Padre Island - on Park 22 turn left to Padre Balli Park. When you've reached Bob Hall Pier - drive on the beach for about 5 miles. There's where the action is!'

  • Crowd:Single guys looking to watch or join others and get off, couples looking for gang bangs or just to be watched. Just about anything you can imagine.
  • Directions:'Drive toward Padre Island - on Park 22 turn left to Padre Balli Park. When you've reached Bob Hall Pier - drive on the beach for about 5 miles. There's where the move is!'
  • Hours:Almost anytime is good, but late afternoons are best.
  • Cruising Info/ Tips:Take binoculars. The constables patrol and you can expect them to cruise the entire length of the beach about once an hour, but sometimes they don't patrol at all. You can see down the beach for miles, so they're usually not a problem.
    Cruisiest Spots: Right out on the beach in the open
  • Nudity / Policy:Yes / Plenty, just be wary of the constables that patrol.
  • Wheelchair Accessible:No
  • Warnings:Sometimes the cops will yank up to you even if you're doing nothing just to get a look at you or your gi