Things to do · 11 placesThings to do · 11 places, on and off the island
Turtles.Dolphins.Sunsets.
Sea turtles, dolphins and bay boardwalks on the island, plus day trips across the causeway.
Sea turtles, dolphins and bay boardwalks right here on the island, plus a few day trips across the causeway.
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RIGHT HERE ON SOUTH PADRE
On the island.
- Wildlife
Sea Turtle, Inc.
Meet rescued sea turtles and learn how the center rehabilitates them.
6617 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island
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WildlifeBirding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary
Bay-front boardwalks, birding tours and big sunsets over the marsh.
6801 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island
Directions, opens a new site- [Photo][Photo: Isla Blanca Park]Beach & outdoors
Isla Blanca Park
A county beach park at the southern tip of the island, with room to spread out.
33174 State Park Rd. 100, South Padre Island
Directions, opens a new site - [Photo][Photo: Beach Waterpark]Family days
Beach Waterpark
An oceanside waterpark for a change of pace from the beach.
33261 State Park Rd. 100, South Padre Island
Directions, opens a new site - [Photo][Photo: Breakaway Cruises]On the water
Breakaway Cruises
Dolphin watches, snorkeling trips and bay or offshore fishing.
33384 State Park Rd. 100, South Padre Island
Directions, opens a new site - [Photo][Photo: Island Adventure Park]Family days
Island Adventure Park
Horseback riding, zip-lines and go-karts for an active day out.
21040 State Park Rd. 100, South Padre Island
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Queen Isabella CausewayOver the bay to Port IsabelOver the bay to Port Isabel and the mainland
PORT ISABEL AND LOS FRESNOS
Across the causeway.
On the waterOsprey Cruises
Dolphin-watching, eco-tour and sunset cruises from Port Isabel.
501 E. Maxan St., Port Isabel
Directions, opens a new site- [Photo][Photo: Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge]Wildlife
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife watching and photography in the refuge’s areas open to the public.
22817 Ocelot Rd., Los Fresnos
Directions, opens a new site - [Photo][Photo: Bobz World]Family days
Bobz World
An arcade and family fun stop for games and prizes.
36451 TX-100, Los Fresnos
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A longer driveBrownsville and Boca ChicaBrownsville and Boca Chica, via the mainland
BROWNSVILLE AND BOCA CHICA
Day trips.
- [Photo][Photo: Gladys Porter Zoo]Family days
Gladys Porter Zoo
A zoo and botanical park with animals from around the world.
500 E. Ringgold St., Brownsville
Directions, opens a new site - [Photo][Photo: SpaceX Starbase]Space
SpaceX Starbase
Rockets near Boca Chica Beach. Launch dates move, so check official sources first.
Near Boca Chica Beach, Starbase
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Good to know.
Launch days
Starbase launch dates move. Check official sources first.
Starbase launch dates move. Check official sources before you plan a day around one.
Seasons change hours
Check with each place before you go.
Tours and hours shift through the year. Check with each place before you go.
Ask the front desk
We can point you in the right direction.
Stop by the front desk and we’ll point you in the right direction.
How’s the beachright now?
Check the waves, the crowd and the sky before you pack the cooler.