South Padre Island is a great getaway location! Whether you are a college student going for spring break or on a family vacation South Padre has so much to offer! South Padre is best known as a college spring break destination. The best time to go through is actually between September and February. So if you are looking for a relaxing beach vacation and want to avoid the rowdiness of college students on spring break, you are in luck because the best months are not even in the spring break time frame!
15 things to do in South Padre
South Padre is great for more than just partying! There is dolphin watching, fishing and so much more!
- Parasailing Adventure
- Dolphin watching
- Rent a golf cart
- Fishing
- Book a sunset boat ride
- Jet Ski tour
- Visit the Sand Castle Trail
- Sea turtle watching
- South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center + Alligator Sanctuary
- Gravity Park
- Visit Port Isabel Lighthouse
- Go horseback riding on the beach
- Isla Blanca
- Have a picnic at beach
- Go diving
1. Parasailing Adventure
Parasail over beautiful Laguna Madre Bay! This ticket costs $97 and gets you a breathtaking view of the city. It is truly an amazing experience, you feel the ocean breeze on your face while you take in the amazing view of the clear waters and the island. The meeting point is at 204 Palm St, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA.
2. Dolphin Watching
There are several dolphin-watching tours so you have options! The one I recommend is the 90-minute dolphin watch tour. This tour takes you on a lovely boat around the Gulf of Mexico where you can look out for dolphins and also enjoy a beautiful boat ride. I recommend scheduling a little before sunset time, that way you can watch the dolphins in good lighting but also get to enjoy a beautiful sunset on the water. This is located at 33256 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA.
3. Rent a golf cart
Rent a golf cart for 8 hours and explore the island! Take it around and go restaurant hopping or take it around the beach. It is a great way to get a lay of the land and have a fun ride! The rental company is located at 2600 Padre Blvd. Suite N.
4. Fishing
If you are looking for a great fishing experience, we got you! The best option is private bay fishing. When you book with them you get a private fishing charter on Laguna Madre and you’ll be taken to secret fishing areas where you will get some great local fish from that area! They will even clean the fish that you catch so you can take it home! Private bay fishing is located at 204 Palm St, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA.
5. Book a sunset boat ride
6. Jet ski tour
Book a ride on a Jet Ski! This is such a fun activity for any time of vacation. You get to jet ski around Laguna Madre and feel like the main character driving the jet ski! Book a 45 minute time slot and have a blast! The meeting location is at 204 Palm St, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA.
7. Sand Castle Trail
8. Sea Turtle Watching
9. South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center + Alligator Sanctuary
South Padre has a bird sanctuary/ nature center and an alligator sanctuary. Personally I am terrified of alligators, but this is a fun activity to go and explore while on your vacation. You will get to see so many beautiful animals and get educated on the animals. They are located at 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597.
10. Gravity Park
If you are looking for maximum fun, this is the place for you! They offer the tallest reverse bungee in the world, a giant swing that gives you a view of the whole island, go-karts, trampolines, mini golf, and more! If you like thrilling experiences you are sure to find it here! They are located at 106 West Marlin Street
South Padre Island, Texas 78597.
11. Visit Port Isabel Lighthouse
If you love historic tours take a trip to see Port Isabel Lighthouse! If you are looking for a great view, go visit this lighthouse! You can see the entire island from the top of the lighthouse. Overall it is an interesting place to visit and a fun activity for your South Padre vacation! The lighthouse is located at 421 E Queen Isabella Blvd, Port Isabel, TX 78578.
12. Go horseback riding on the beach
Island Adventure offers several different horseback riding adventures. You can go on an early morning ride, sunset ride, etc. What better activity to do when you are visiting a Texas beach? It is a must! They are located at 21040 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597.
13. Isla Blanca
Isla Blanca is a beach park! Go for a day and enjoy the amazing beach! They also have onsite food and restaurants, a water park, and other amenities! Go to Isla Blanca for a great beach day!They are located at 33174 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597.
14. Have a picnic at the beach
Spend an afternoon doing a good and simple activity! Pack a picnic lunch, a beach towel, an umbrella, some drinks, and head to the beach! Have a relaxing day in the sun while hearing the waves crashing. Enjoy a beach day and have a picnic!
15. Diving
Go diving with American Diving! American Diving is a world-renowned scuba diving center. They have 3 different dive trips you can choose from depending on what you want to do. If you want to try out scuba diving they are the company to do it with! They are located at 33256 State Park Rd 100 #104, South Padre Island, TX 78597.
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