South Padre Island
Sightseeing
A dolphin tour is very inexpensive and fun for the entire family.
39 locals recommend
The Original Dolphin Watch
33256 State Park Rd 100A dolphin tour is very inexpensive and fun for the entire family.
Horseback riding on the beach is very fun. Try it in the evening or early in the morning. They have zip line too!
40 locals recommend
South Padre Island Adventure Park
21040 State Park Rd 100Horseback riding on the beach is very fun. Try it in the evening or early in the morning. They have zip line too!
Try cruising the bay on a jet ski. Boat rentals are also available as well as SUPs.
12 locals recommend
Parrot Eyes Watersports
5801 Padre BlvdTry cruising the bay on a jet ski. Boat rentals are also available as well as SUPs.
If you want to see the beach from a different angle, try parasailing.
19 locals recommend
SPI Excursions
204 Palm StIf you want to see the beach from a different angle, try parasailing.
Fishing is a great activity. You can do it surf side, from the jetties, from the piers, or on a charter boat.
10 locals recommend
Captain Murphy's Fishing Charters
33256 State Park Rd 100Fishing is a great activity. You can do it surf side, from the jetties, from the piers, or on a charter boat.
If you want to improve your skills or an overall family activity sandcastle building is highly recommended.
15 locals recommend
Sandcastle Lessons - Book early Leave Happy!
3000 Padre BlvdIf you want to improve your skills or an overall family activity sandcastle building is highly recommended.
Take a trip to nearby Port Isabel to enjoy lots of fun activities.
73 locals recommend
Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historical Park
421 E Queen Isabella BlvdTake a trip to nearby Port Isabel to enjoy lots of fun activities.
Andy Bowie Park
7300 State Park Rd 100Sunrises are free. Make sure you catch one while you’re here.
South Padre Island Farmer's Market
8605 Padre BoulevardA little bit of everything!
Food scene
Make sure you try our beach front restaurants. Our personal favorites are Wanna-Wanna, Clayton’s, Louie’s Bar, Longboard, Laguna Bob, and Tequila Sunrise.
123 locals recommend
Wanna Wanna Inn Beach Bar & Grill
5100 Gulf BlvdMake sure you try our beach front restaurants. Our personal favorites are Wanna-Wanna, Clayton’s, Louie’s Bar, Longboard, Laguna Bob, and Tequila Sunrise.
Live Music
If you’re wanting to hear good music and dance the night away try Quarterdeck. Other favorites are Clayton’s, Louie’s Bar, Longboard, Lobo Del Mar, and Tequila Sunset.
49 locals recommend
Quarterdeck- Isla Grand Beach Resort
500 Padre BlvdIf you’re wanting to hear good music and dance the night away try Quarterdeck. Other favorites are Clayton’s, Louie’s Bar, Longboard, Lobo Del Mar, and Tequila Sunset.