Attractions in South Padre Island, Texas

Amusements

Dolphin and Nature Research Center 956-761-7178
5009 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX 78597
The Dolphin and Nature Research Center offers hands on experience with interactive teachings regarding the conservation of dolphins and other sea animals in the wild. more info map
Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Resort 956-761-1160
100 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX 78597
"A 25-acre paradise and the most popular waterpark in the Rio Grande Valley," Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Resort in South Padre Island offers nearly two dozen world-class... more info
Three Flags Over Padre 956-761-1947
1201 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Fun for the whole family is available at this amusement center that features a miniature golf course, go-carts, a ferris wheel, large arcade room, and a spaceball. more info map

Port Isabel Historical Museum 956-943-7602
317 Railroad Avenue, Port Isabel, TX 78578
Housed in the historic Charles Champion building, this museum is the location of a water well used by Zachary Taylor's troops during the U.S. Mexican War when Post... more info map

Andy Bowie County Park 956-761-3704
7355 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Two beautiful beachfront pavilions are located at this local popular park that also features barbecue areas, concession stands, and beach access. Boogie-board and... more info map
Sea Turtle 956-761-4511
5805 Gulf Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX 78597
This unique venue was the home of Ila Loetscher, who was known as the "Turtle Lady" and who dedicated her life to saving sea turtles including the endangered Kemp's... more info map

Breakaway Cruises 956-761-2212
1 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Numerous tours and cruises are available with this unique tour company including parasailing adventures, fishing charters, water bike tours, dolphin watch cruises, Texas... more info map
Dolphin Docks 956-943-3185
192 Queen Isabella Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX 78597
This tour company offers a wide variety of tours and cruises including daily dolphin watches, bay fishing trips, fireworks cruises, marine ecology tours, deep sea... more info
Island Images 956-639-8697
CL Two Box 61, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Specializing in exciting adventure and fun cruises, this tour company offers historic tours of the island by water, dolphin watches, snorkeling trips, fireworks cruises,... more info