From checking out dolphins at Dolphin Research and Sea Life Nature Center to going for deep sea fishing at the coast, South Padre Island is a popular resort town that is housed at the southern tip of Padre Island. This is one of the most popular spring break destinations for college students. While here, do take time out to visit the South Padre Beach. From building sand castles to collecting seashells, from chasing crabs to body surfing, there is so much to do at this beach. South Padre Island has abundance of activities to offer and besides that the island is served by top airlines such as Continental Airlines making it very easy to access from different parts of the planet. This place gives you a plethora of attractions to see and explore. We have scouted some of the best for you, take a look.
- Enjoy a day with your kids at Schlitterbahn Beach Water Park. Situated at 33261 State Park Road 100, this is the most popular water park and beach resort in the Island. Some of the popular rides of this water park include Grand Carousel, Lafitte’s Cyclone, Megablast, Palm Beach, Pirate’s Cove, Playa Azul, Seaside Pool and many more.
- Go for swimming in the crystal clear waters or challenge your friends to a game of beach volleyball at South Beach. While at this beach you can do plenty of adventure activities from the likes of Para-sailing, jet-skiing, surfing, diving, quad-biking, boating and much more.
- Check out the Gravity Adventure Park that is situated at 106 West Marlin. Popular among adventure fanatics, this attraction offers plenty of activities that include The Rocket – World’s Tallest Reverse Bungee, Bungee Grande – Texas’ Tallest Bungee Jump 150′, The Skycoaster, and Go Karting.
- Situated at 317 E Railroad Ave and housed at the Champion Building, Museum of Port Isabel is one of the finest attractions in the city. This museum has two exhibit levels, a theatre, gift shop and it also has one of the largest collections of Mexican artifacts from the U.S- Mexican Wars. The facade features many famous ‘fish mural’ that was painted in 1906 by a local fisherman.
- Built to protect and guide ships through Brazos Santiago Pass and the barrier islands, Port Isabel Lighthouse is one of the most popular attractions of the city. While here, you should also visit The Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage, it is housed on the grounds of lighthouse. It also houses the Chamber of Commerce and the Port Isabel Visitors Center.
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