TOP 10 THINGS TO DO ON SOUTH PADRE ISLAND
A local's guide to the best way to spend your vacation on the island.
Learn to surf!
77 Surf & Skate
2100 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX
Not many people imagine Texas to have beautiful beaches, much less waves to surf! Surfing in Texas is fun for the whole family, where the waves are warm, mellow, and great for beginners. We stay in wasit-high water, so no swimming experience is necessary. It's great for all ages and abilities! Learning how to surf is a life-changing experience! You will see and feel the ocean like you have never before.
Click here to book a lesson!
are you planning a trip to south padre island? we put together a list of our favorite things to do here. from riding the waves, to sitting around a campfire under the stars, we've got some ideas that are sure to make your vacation a memorable one!
explore the bay and watch for dolphins on a boat
Tritoon Charters
204 W. Palm Street, South Padre Island, TX
Explore the Lower Laguna Madre Bay with a custom tour, where you pick the activities you'd like to enjoy! Tritoon Charters offers shelling, dolphin and turtle watch, eco tours, snorkeling, fireworks, tubing, and cruising! The comfortable tritoon boat is big enough for the whole family.
Click here to visit their website!
Book a beach bonfire under the stars
Texas Beach Bonfires
South Padre Island, TX
Experience a traditional Texas beach bonfire on South Padre Island! Meet at the north end of the island where the dunes sprawl from the bay to the Gulf. When your fire is ready, you'll gather around and toast some s'mores while you wait for the stars to come out. Enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds of the best beach in Texas.
Click here to book a bonfire!
ride a panga to the blue water
Texas Blue Water Spearfishing
South Padre Island, TX
TBWS offers quality spearfishing charters for all levels. They offer half-day and full-day charters for beginners to seasoned divers. Check out the bluest water offshore and the variety of fish species roaming the Gulf.
Visit their website for more info!
Sunrise yoga on the beach
Yoga on Location
South Padre Island, TX
Mobile service of Yoga instruction in the South Padre Island area. Yoga and meditation instruction and individual yoga exercise training. Available for wedding, bachelorette, and private groups for Yoga + Mimosas, Sunrise Yoga, or Sunset Yoga.
Click here to visit their facebook page!
birdwatching behind the convention center
7355 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, TX
Explore the free nature trail adjacent to the South Padre Island Convention Center. You can see a variety of species of birds, and maybe some coyotes, alligators, jackrabbits, and more!
Get a tattoo from seven sparrows
2600 Padre Boulevard
South Padre Island, TX
If you're looking to get a new tattoo while on vacation on SPI, ask for Phil or Raul at Seven Sparrows Tattoo on the corner of Amberjack Street and Padre Blvd. They do great work!
Check them out on Google.
catch your dinner on a private fishing charter!
Ask for Corey at Parrot Eyes! 5801 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island TX
Corey Mock is an experienced fisherman and will guide you through the Lower Laguna Madre to catch a variety of trout, red fish, flounder, and more!
Book Here!
Check out the island skatepark!
Skate rentals and lessons available at 77 Surf & Skate
South Padre Island is home to a small but very fun skatepark! Located on the corner of Padre Blvd. and Sunset, this concrete skatepark features a bowl, a street course, and some quarter pipes!
Click here to book a skate lesson with 77 Surf.
Have professional photos taken of your vacation!
WWW.SEALOVEPHOTOGRAPHY.COM
What better way to celebrate your trip to South Padre than with a photo shoot that will help you remember it forever! Sea Love Photography offers lifestyle sessions, portraits, and underwater shoots!
Book a photogrpahy session here!
nautico
HOPPER HAUS BAR & GRILL
Are you looking for a fine dining restaurant with an amazing view? Viva is where it's at. Make reservations around sunset!
Nautico is a cute, casual, surfer-themed restaurant serving brunch to dinner. The burgers are the best on the island! You can also order online and pick up in their drive through window!
Hopper Haus has the best beer and live music in the area! Their food is great too! It is located right across the bridge in.Port Isabel!
viva
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