- 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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Rent a wind surfing board for a full day and launch straight into the beautiful Laguna Madre
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A facility run completely on donations, Sea Turtle, Inc. is a rescue center where injured sea turtles are rehabilitated before being returned to sea. Visitors can watch a presentation, visit the shop and witness turtles being released.
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418 West Hwy 100, South Padre Island, TX 78578
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Captain Cliff Fleming pilots his 22 foot bay boat around South Padre Island and Crystal Flats to find the best fishing spot for Black Drum, Flounder, Speckled and Rainbow Trout, among other species on half-day, eight or ten hour excursions.
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36 votes
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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Big Johns Fishing Guide Service offers charter fishing trips in the waters around South Padre Island. The service seeks out a variety of different fish, and provides customizable expeditions for customers of various experience and skill levels.
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Led by a captain with over 25 years of fishing experience, Capt. Jorge Flores Fishing Guide is a business offering its guests guided fishing trips. During the trips, visitors commonly catch varieties of Flounder, Trout, Redfish, and numerous others.
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5 votes
33256 State Park Rd 100, Ste 104, South Padre Island, TX 78597
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Specializing in eco-tours,l The Original Dolphin Watch Tour takes visitors dolphin watching in Laguna Madre. During the trip, the crew will pull up live marine life from the ocean and explain what it is before putting it back.
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4 votes
1 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
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With Captain Murphy's Fishing Charters, visitors can spend a day fishing in the nearby bay or venture out farther into deep sea fishing. The captain runs a sunset dolphin tour where visitors can learn about the native ecosystem.
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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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2 votes
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.