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Take a Road Trip from Harlingen to South Padre Island in your new Mazda!

What Do I Need to Pack for My Trip to South Padre Island, Texas?  

You have been planning this road trip for a long time, and it is finally coming to fruition! We can imagine how excited you are about your trip to South Padre Island with your family. However, before you hit the peddle, there are several things that you need to pack to make your trip safer and more enjoyable. This is where we come in to help you out. Check out this blog post that we at Cardenas Mazda in Harlingen, Texas, have for you.  

A Surfboard   

If the South Padre Island is famous for anything, it is the magnificent waves ever to be found in the entirety of the Texas Gulf Coast. Hence, you must bring a surfboard to fully enjoy the sheer thrill of riding a wave. If you are wondering whether your surfboard can fit in your new 2022 Mazda CX-9, then let us inform you that the SUV has a maximum cargo space of 71.2 cubic feet, which is more than twice the volume of a refrigerator.   


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Beachwear and an Umbrella  

As much as you are going to enjoy the sun, you might want to relax from time to time. Hence, do not forget to pack an umbrella along with your beachwear. However, do not worry if you get exhausted. As a proud owner of a Mazda, its dual automatic climate control feature, ventilated seats will rejuvenate you on your way back home.   


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A Beach Bag and a Mat  

Well, you can put all kinds of stuff like sunscreen, a book that you are done reading halfway through, and even an underwater digital camera in a beach bag. Just place it on the beach mat, lie down and soak in the sun!  

An image of a male and female barefoot in beach
2021 Mazda CX-5 front view

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Well, there you have it! If we missed something on the list, just put it in the beach bag you will be carrying. Now we feel that you are all set to embark on your journey towards fun and a memorable weekend!