Located directly off State Route 100, this motel offers on-site dining and a fishing marina The Point Isabel Lighthouse is a 7-minute walk from the motel A cable TV and a small refrigerator are provided in all rooms at the White Sands Motel Select rooms have a fully equipped kitchen A full-service marina with a bait and tackle shop is on site as well as a self-service gas station and boat slips White Sands Motel provides free parking as well Marchans Restaurant, which specializes in fresh seafood, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner A full-service bar with outdoor seating is available The property is 9 minutes walk from the Port Isabel Historical Museum and 10 minutes drive from South Padre Island Palo Alto Battlefield is 21 miles away