South Padre Island, a barrier island on the Texas Gulf Coast,
offers a plethora of activities. Whether you are a tourist or
local, South Padre Island offers something fun for everyone and
lots of attractions for people of all ages. For those who love
the beach, there are banana-boat rides, parasailing, surfing,
kitesurfing, snorkeling, surf fishing, offshore fishing, scuba
diving, sailing, speedboats, leisure boats and many other types
of beach-related activities. On the shore there is horseback
riding, bicycling, volleyball, football, Frisbee, all kinds of
photography and painting opportunities due to the spectacular
beauty of the scenery. You can even go shell-collecting and make
unique jewelry or shell art from your finds. Using
metal-detectors is also a popular hobby that produces rare
treasures. Our Beachcomber Museum offers real maps to real
treasures that were lost among sea-faring ships on their
journeys. South Padre Island is rich in history and offers
historical sites and statues that tell exciting stories of
treasure, some found already and some waiting to be discovered
yet.
You hold the ticket to the type of fun you
want to have: If you are a dog or cat lover, we offer
pet-friendly accommodations so that you can bring them along on
your vacation. You can take your dog, or even pet iguana, for a
walk on the beach with you. The resorts at South Padre Island do
their best to accommodate your every desire by offering every
attraction possible. There is bungee-jumping and activities for
the daring vacationer at Louie’s Backyard’s Gravity Park and
there are go-cart and a miniature golf course. You can rent a
beach buggy or bicycle, skateboard, or skate to your heart’s
desire.
The nightlife offers many fun things to do.
There is fine dining at many restaurants, bistros and cafes that
offer spectacular views of golden sunsets. After dinner, you can
dance to your heart’s content at the many clubs and bars on
South Padre Island. From contemporary music, to heavy-metal, to
Mexican music and Easy Listening, you can find your type of
music at any one of the nightclubs on any given night of the
week.
For dining, South Padre Island restaurants
are the key to pleasure for your palate. From breakfast diners
and restaurants to open-air cafes along the beach, South Padre
Island offers cafes and restaurants that will accommodate any
budget. There are fine dining restaurants and affordable dining
that offer Italian, Mexican food, American cuisine and any other
type of food you desire. The shopping on South Padre Island is
exquisite. The many shops and boutiques offer beachwear,
clothing, art, shell art, paintings, glassware, souvenirs, and
other fun items.
Whether its soaking up the sun or swimming
in a crystal-clear pool, dining, shopping, dancing, riding
horses on the shore or riding a boat in the ocean, South Padre
Island offers something for everyone. Why don’t you come join in
the fun?