- TripBuzz found 52 things to do with kids in or near South Padre Island, Texas, including 16 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Brownsville.
- From Sea Turtle, Inc. to Crystal Flats Guide Service - Private Trips, the South Padre Island area offers 32 different types of family activities, including: Fishing, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Nature & Wildlife Areas and Hiking Trails.
- South Padre Island, a barrier island along the Texas Gulf Coast, is a thriving tourist destination. It's beautiful family- and pet-friendly beaches, attractions and diverse shopping selections make it a desirable vacation location any time of year. The island is one of the most popular Spring Break destinations for young adults due to its sparkling waters, water recreation and nightlife.
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Steering a standup paddleboard or kayak, glide along the shallow blue waters of Laguna Madre Bay for up to four hours
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Organizing excursions to the region's bay system, Capt. Lee's SPI Fishing Guide Service offers visitors snook, red drum, and trout fishing experiences. The fishing equipment is provided by the captain and the trip takes place on a 18 foot boat.
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1 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
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Isla Tours of South Padre Island offers a variety of tours on board the Murphy's Law, a 67-foot party boat. Available tours include party cruises, eco tours with views of dolphins and other wildlife, and a variety of fishing trips.
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Gravity Adventure Park is an amusement park facility that offers a number of fun and entertaining attractions to its visitors. These include go-karts, roller coasters, mini-golf, climbing wall, and an arcade.
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Recoil Inc is an amusement park offering a number of attractions for its guests to enjoy. These attractions include a multi-level go-kart track, a bungee jump, and a roller coaster, among many others.
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Showing the latest movies, Island Cinema North provides 3D viewing options in its four auditoriums. The theater is located on an island and typically only runs a few movies at a time.
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Gravity Park is an amusement park that features a variety of rides, miniature golf, and go-carts. The go-cart track is a two level wood track and the park also features a bungee seat.
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2600 Padre Blvd, Unit C, South Padre Island, TX 78597
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Visitors can take a Segway ride on the beach with SegValley Tours - South Padre Island. The guide provides a brief training session on how to operate the Segway before taking off on the tour.
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6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
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Located on 50-acres of land, the South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center is a convention center that is home to a number of different bird species. Natural habitats that are represented in the center include dune meadows and salt marshes.
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Located on the edge of a barrier island, World Birding Center offers a location to view birds migrating from Central America. Endangered species like the Peregrine Falcon can sometimes be spotted at this location.
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South Padre Island, 7355 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
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The Laguna Madre Nature Trail is a 1,500 foot boardwalk featuring a butterfly garden and memorial creek. The trail may be of interest to those looking to bird watch, hike, or sight-see.