Things to Do in South Padre Island, TX

  • Our list of the best things to do in South Padre Island, Texas, features the top 57 nearby activities — including 28 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • South Padre Island, TX has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Water Activities, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 22 things to do within the city of South Padre Island, TX , followed by 18 popular activities in nearby cities, including Brownsville
  • Our list of the best things to do in South Padre Island, Texas, features the top 57 nearby activities — including 28 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • South Padre Island, TX has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Amusement, Water Activities, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 22 things to do within the city of South Padre Island, TX , followed by 18 popular activities in nearby cities, including Brownsville
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0.0 Miles
Cruise around South Padre Island or across the beach for up to an hour on a golf cart, e-bike, or mini-car
2.1 Miles
70% 27 votes
Water Parks 100 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597 MoreLess Info
South Padre Island's Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark & Resort is a water amusement park that offers a wide variety of water slides, rides, and attractions for visitors of all ages. The park also hosts concerts and special events.
0.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 106 W Marlin Street, South Padre Island, TX 78597 MoreLess Info
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.
1.8 Miles
67% 9 votes
Bird Watching 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597 MoreLess Info
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.
0.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails South Padre Island, 7355 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597 MoreLess Info
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.
0.9 Miles
- 1 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 119 West Sheepshead Street, South Padre Island, TX 78597 MoreLess Info
The SOuth Padre Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary is one of nine World Birding Center sites in the lower Rio Grande Valley. The sanctuary cares for wounded birds, and offers opportunities for visitors to see a wide variety of avian life.
0.6 Miles
- 4 votes
Movie Theaters 4700 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597 MoreLess Info
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.
0.2 Miles
50% 2 votes
Fishing One Padre Blvd, SeaRanch Marina, South Padre Island, TX 78597 MoreLess Info
South Padre Island Fishing Adventures offers bay, offshore and deep sea fishing charters where passengers are given all necessary equipment. Typical trips last 5 or 8 hours but longer trips can also be arranged.
0.7 Miles
- 2 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 106 W Marlin, South Padre Island, TX 78597 MoreLess Info
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.
0.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Fishing 209 W Whiting Street, South Padre Island, TX 78597 MoreLess Info
Specializing in fishing areas in the Lower Laguna Madre area, Always A Catch Fishing Trips provides guests with the chance to catch speckled trout and red drum. The guide provides all the necessary fishing equipment, including bait, reels, and rods.
0.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Fishing 3217 Gulf Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597 MoreLess Info
Operated by an experienced captain, Big Mother Bay Fishing provides visitors the opportunity to take a guided fishing tour of the local area. Trips are offered for up to four people and can last up to six hours in total.
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