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Things to do · 11 places

Turtles.Dolphins.Sunsets.

Sea turtles, dolphins and bay boardwalks on the island, plus day trips across the causeway.

A child watching a sea turtle through the glass at Sea Turtle, Inc.

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RIGHT HERE ON SOUTH PADRE

On the island.

  • A child watching a sea turtle through the glass
    Wildlife

    Sea Turtle, Inc.

    Meet rescued sea turtles and learn how the center rehabilitates them.

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  • The Birding Center tower above the bayfront marsh at sunset
    Wildlife

    Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary

    Bay-front boardwalks, birding tours and big sunsets over the marsh.

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  • A beachfront pavilion with shaded picnic tables by the dunes and the Gulf
    Beach & outdoors

    Isla Blanca Park

    A county beach park at the southern tip of the island, with room to spread out.

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  • An aerial view of the waterpark's pools, lazy river and slides
    Family days

    Beach Waterpark

    An oceanside waterpark for a change of pace from the beach.

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  • A dolphin-watch boat full of passengers cruising across the bay
    On the water

    Breakaway Cruises

    Dolphin watches, snorkeling trips and bay or offshore fishing.

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  • Two riders on a zip-line above a line of horseback riders on the beach
    Family days

    Island Adventure Park

    Horseback riding, zip-lines and go-karts for an active day out.

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Queen Isabella CausewayOver the bay to Port Isabel

PORT ISABEL AND LOS FRESNOS

Across the causeway.

  • The Osprey cruise boat docked at the pier
    On the water

    Osprey Cruises

    Dolphin-watching, eco-tour and sunset cruises from Port Isabel.

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  • An ocelot walking through brush and prickly pear cactus
    Wildlife

    Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

    Wildlife watching and photography in the refuge’s areas open to the public.

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  • A giant dinosaur statue and conch shell above the Bobz World sign
    Family days

    Bobz World

    An arcade and family fun stop for games and prizes.

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A longer driveBrownsville and Boca Chica

BROWNSVILLE AND BOCA CHICA

Day trips.

  • The Gladys Porter Zoo sign with its gorilla logo
    Family days

    Gladys Porter Zoo

    A zoo and botanical park with animals from around the world.

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  • The Starship rocket on its launch tower under a pink sunset sky
    Space

    SpaceX Starbase

    Rockets near Boca Chica Beach. Launch dates move, so check official sources first.

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Good to know.

  • Launch days

    Starbase launch dates move. Check official sources first.

  • Seasons change hours

    Check with each place before you go.

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