A short overview of things to do on South Padre Island is shown below. An exhaustive review of things to do and places to see on South Padre Island is available at https://www.sopadre.com/plan/visitor-information/. You can also download the list provided by the South Padre website below.
The Island is a habitat for the endangered Kemp’s Ridley species, and Sea Turtle, Inc. offers visitors an up-close look at these creatures as the only educational, rehabilitation and rescue facility on the Island.
As the Rio Grande Valley’s premier destination for birdwatching, The South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center is an ideal place to observe the birds, butterflies and natural wildlife in coastal South Texas. Walk the bayfront boardwalks, take a birding tour and explore the nature center. Glass-bottom boat rides and dolphin watch tours give visitors close encounters with the Island’s myriad marine life.
Book a sandcastle lesson with one of the Island’s many talented master sand sculptors to learn the building basics up to advanced sculpting skills.
As the Sandcastle Capital of the World, your lesson will be second to none and an experience unforgettable.
Take a break from the beach, but not the breathtaking views, and enjoy a scenic round of golf at the Island’s world-class golf course, the South Padre Island Golf Club. Play a leisurely front nine or take an individual or group lesson from a local pro to improve your swing, your score and your bragging rights
Come face to face with exotic marine wildlife in the Laguna Madre Bay as you snorkel through its clear, shallow waters. Or, if you’re looking for more of a deep dive experience, book a lesson for scuba diving with American Diving and learn how to navigate the open waters of the Texas Gulf Coast. Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy inshore and deep sea fishing, book a fishing excursion or try surf casting. After reeling in a big one, have one of the Island’s local spots cook your catch – a fantastic option for first time visitors
