Activities & Attractions & Recreation
Breakaway Cruises
Breakaway Cruises is the One Stop Activity Destination for South Padre Island, TX and prepared to make your South Padre Island vacation fun, informative and an experience you will not forget.Breakaway Cruises is the One Stop Activity Destination for South Padre Island, TX and prepared to make your South Padre Island vacation fun, informative and an experience you will not forget.
South Padre Island Golf Club
An unparalleled golfing experience. Our course is a pleasure for golfers of any skill level to play. Enveloped by nature, the course at South Padre Island Golf Club is truly an oasis.An unparalleled golfing experience. Our course is a pleasure for golfers of any skill level to play. Enveloped by nature, the course at South Padre Island Golf Club is truly an oasis.
Port Isabel Historical Museum
The Museums of Port Isabel are dedicated to preserving the unique heritage, culture, natural history, and artistic traditions of Port Isabel and the Laguna Madre region.The Museums of Port Isabel are dedicated to preserving the unique heritage, culture, natural history, and artistic traditions of Port Isabel and the Laguna Madre region.
Double Mermaid Outdoors
Lower Laguna Madre light tackle fishing, bay tours and duck hunting backed by a lifetime of experience.Lower Laguna Madre light tackle fishing, bay tours and duck hunting backed by a lifetime of experience.
Historical Museum of South Padre Island
The Historical Museum of South Padre Island invites you to discover the rich and dynamic history of this unique coastal community.The Historical Museum of South Padre Island invites you to discover the rich and dynamic history of this unique coastal community.
Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site
The Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site stands as a testament to Texas’ maritime history, guiding ships through the Gulf of Mexico since its construction in 1852.The Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site stands as a testament to Texas’ maritime history, guiding ships through the Gulf of Mexico since its construction in 1852.
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Mitte Cultural District
To promote and enhance historical, cultural, and educational activities within the Mitte Cultural District, to encourage cultural and educational attraction through cooperation and programming.To promote and enhance historical, cultural, and educational activities within the Mitte Cultural District, to encourage cultural and educational attraction through cooperation and programming.
Friends of RGV Reef
Our Mission is to put fish back in the Gulf of Mexico by restoring lost nursery reef, and then providing graduating sized steppingstones of complex habitat to carry multiple species through their lifeOur Mission is to put fish back in the Gulf of Mexico by restoring lost nursery reef, and then providing graduating sized steppingstones of complex habitat to carry multiple species through their life
On The Beach Surf Shop
Since 1976, SPI’s favorite surf shop for gear, beachwear, clothing & more. On The Beach keeps you ready for sun, surf, and island fun—day or night!Since 1976, SPI’s favorite surf shop for gear, beachwear, clothing & more. On The Beach keeps you ready for sun, surf, and island fun—day or night!
GREEN Wildlife Sanctuary
Protecting wildlife through immersive nature experiences, education, and sustainable habitats. Visit, volunteer, or support GREEN and help make a difference in conservation.Protecting wildlife through immersive nature experiences, education, and sustainable habitats. Visit, volunteer, or support GREEN and help make a difference in conservation.
Sonny's Beach Service
Sonny's Beach Service has been providing the Island's most exciting and safest beach activities since 1986! They have over 25 years of professional experience and careful attention to details.Sonny's Beach Service has been providing the Island's most exciting and safest beach activities since 1986! They have over 25 years of professional experience and careful attention to details.
Prokite South Padre LLC
PROKITE South Padre - Kiteboarding retail store and kiteboarding lessons all year round on South Padre Island.PROKITE South Padre - Kiteboarding retail store and kiteboarding lessons all year round on South Padre Island.
Gulf Guardians
The Gulf Guardians is a South Padre Island nonprofit protecting the Gulf of Mexico through environmental education, beach cleanups, Plastic Free Padre initiatives, and community partnerships.The Gulf Guardians is a South Padre Island nonprofit protecting the Gulf of Mexico through environmental education, beach cleanups, Plastic Free Padre initiatives, and community partnerships.
Rio Grande Valley - Native Plant Society of Texas
Promoting native plant conservation and education in the Rio Grande Valley through community programs, outreach, and sustainable practices.Promoting native plant conservation and education in the Rio Grande Valley through community programs, outreach, and sustainable practices.
TWISTED CHARTERS
Private boat charters on South Padre Island offering dolphin tours, sunset cruises, shelling trips, and nature adventures. Local, fun, and unforgettable!Private boat charters on South Padre Island offering dolphin tours, sunset cruises, shelling trips, and nature adventures. Local, fun, and unforgettable!
Southern Wave Sailing Charters
Southern Wave Catamaran Charters is located on South Padre Island. Spacious 48 foot sailing catamaran was custom built for our Sunset Dinner Cruises, Snorkeling Lunch cruises, private Charters.Southern Wave Catamaran Charters is located on South Padre Island. Spacious 48 foot sailing catamaran was custom built for our Sunset Dinner Cruises, Snorkeling Lunch cruises, private Charters.
South Texas Ecotourism Center
The South Texas Ecotourism Center and directory will put the cities of South Texas in the spotlight for locals and visitors to visit.The South Texas Ecotourism Center and directory will put the cities of South Texas in the spotlight for locals and visitors to visit.
The Original Dolphin Watch
Dolphin watch tours, eco cruises, snorkeling, and private charters on South Padre Island. Fun, educational adventures for families and groups.Dolphin watch tours, eco cruises, snorkeling, and private charters on South Padre Island. Fun, educational adventures for families and groups.
Island Style
Island Style Surf Sports, is your destination for top-notch beach and bay products, all infused with the spirit of 'Living Life Island Style.'Island Style Surf Sports, is your destination for top-notch beach and bay products, all infused with the spirit of 'Living Life Island Style.'
Osprey Cruises
Osprey Cruises offers fishing, pirate cruises & private charters just across the bridge in Port Isabel—fun for all ages with top-notch service and unforgettable coastal adventures!Osprey Cruises offers fishing, pirate cruises & private charters just across the bridge in Port Isabel—fun for all ages with top-notch service and unforgettable coastal adventures!
Sand Monsters LLC
At Sand Monsters, we offer adult and kid side by side vehicles. The kid friendly vehicle is a Polaris RZR 200 which is great for teaching your kids to drive or for them to learn in our classes.At Sand Monsters, we offer adult and kid side by side vehicles. The kid friendly vehicle is a Polaris RZR 200 which is great for teaching your kids to drive or for them to learn in our classes.
Isla Tours
SPI's headquarters for family fun activities! The Island's dolphin watching, eco-tours, fireworks cruises, Port of Brownsville tours, bay and deep sea fishing specialists!SPI's headquarters for family fun activities! The Island's dolphin watching, eco-tours, fireworks cruises, Port of Brownsville tours, bay and deep sea fishing specialists!
UTRGV Coastal Studies Laboratory
Explore the Coastal Studies Lab on South Padre Island—an aquarium, museum & research hub showcasing Gulf marine life, shells, and coastal education. Free admission, open to all!Explore the Coastal Studies Lab on South Padre Island—an aquarium, museum & research hub showcasing Gulf marine life, shells, and coastal education. Free admission, open to all!
South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary
Visit us on South Padre Island, walk the bayfront boardwalks, take a birding tour and explore the nature centerVisit us on South Padre Island, walk the bayfront boardwalks, take a birding tour and explore the nature center
Tritoon Charters
Private custom charters on South Padre Island! Enjoy shelling, snorkeling, tubing, dolphin watching & more—fun, stress-free adventures with Tritoon Charters.Private custom charters on South Padre Island! Enjoy shelling, snorkeling, tubing, dolphin watching & more—fun, stress-free adventures with Tritoon Charters.
Gladys Porter Zoo
The Gladys Porter Zoo is a visitor-oriented zoological andbotanical park, dedicated to the preservation of
nature through education, conservation and research.
The Gladys Porter Zoo is a visitor-oriented zoological and
botanical park, dedicated to the preservation of
nature through education, conservation and research.
South Padre Boat Rentals
Have you ever wished you could just rent a boat instead of having the expense of owning one? Your wish has come true with the opening of South Padre Boat Rentals. Stop by and talk to them about theiHave you ever wished you could just rent a boat instead of having the expense of owning one? Your wish has come true with the opening of South Padre Boat Rentals. Stop by and talk to them about thei
Sea Turtle, Inc.
Sea Turtle, Inc. is open for visitors year round, closed only on Mondays and Christmas day. We are a nonprofit, 501(C)(3) organization, operating solely on donations.Sea Turtle, Inc. is open for visitors year round, closed only on Mondays and Christmas day. We are a nonprofit, 501(C)(3) organization, operating solely on donations.
Beach Waterpark
The beach inspired waterpark features the Transportainment river system that connects nearly every water ride and tube chute in the entire park. With many rides, slides, and rivers, you can find fun fThe beach inspired waterpark features the Transportainment river system that connects nearly every water ride and tube chute in the entire park. With many rides, slides, and rivers, you can find fun f
Ian Griffin's Tennis Academy IGTA
Elite training from first serve to national level. Ian Griffin’s Tennis Academy builds champions with fundamentals, fitness & passion—on courts from Texas to Rwanda.Elite training from first serve to national level. Ian Griffin’s Tennis Academy builds champions with fundamentals, fitness & passion—on courts from Texas to Rwanda.
PowerWatt Coaching LLC
Offers individual and group triathlon and swim training. Dr. Watt is also a USA Triathlon certified race director and hosts races in the Laguna Madre area.Offers individual and group triathlon and swim training. Dr. Watt is also a USA Triathlon certified race director and hosts races in the Laguna Madre area.
Black Dragon Cruises
The Black Dragon is a replica of an 17th Century Galleon. Professional Pirates entertain with Pirate stories, face painting, treasure, battles, booty & more. Fun for All Ages!The Black Dragon is a replica of an 17th Century Galleon. Professional Pirates entertain with Pirate stories, face painting, treasure, battles, booty & more. Fun for All Ages!
Lobo Del Mar Cafe
Lobo Del Mar Café is a family-run waterfront restaurant on SPI offering fresh seafood, American fare, and live music—open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the bay.Lobo Del Mar Café is a family-run waterfront restaurant on SPI offering fresh seafood, American fare, and live music—open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the bay.
SPI Excursions
We offer parasailing, jet ski tours and rentals, Banana Boat Rides, snorkeling, dolphin and wildlife cruises, shelling cruises, sunset cruises, firework cruises, and bay fishing trips.We offer parasailing, jet ski tours and rentals, Banana Boat Rides, snorkeling, dolphin and wildlife cruises, shelling cruises, sunset cruises, firework cruises, and bay fishing trips.
Children's Museum of Brownsville
The Children’s Museum of Brownsville offers children of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to learn through fun and discovery through interactive and cooperative play.The Children’s Museum of Brownsville offers children of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to learn through fun and discovery through interactive and cooperative play.
Dolphin Docks
Dolphin Docks is a privately owned family business. Their excursion boat offers fun and excitement for all ages. Join them for dolphin watching, bay fishing, eco tours, and sunset cruises, or book a pDolphin Docks is a privately owned family business. Their excursion boat offers fun and excitement for all ages. Join them for dolphin watching, bay fishing, eco tours, and sunset cruises, or book a p
