Things to do In South Padre Island, TX

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Fireworks Cruise

Fireworks Dolphin Watch & Sunset Cruise

$38
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Fireworks Dolphin Watch & Sunset Cruise
Dolphin Watching Tour

Dolphin Watching Tour

$25
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dolphin Watching Tour
Dolphin Wildlife Space X Cruise

Dolphin Wildlife Space X Cruise

$45
per adult
Dolphin Wildlife Space X Cruise
Banana Boat South Padre Island

Banana Boat South Padre Island

$33
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Banana Boat South Padre Island
Fly over the Gulf Of Mexico Parasailing with Sonny’s Beach Service.

Bay & Ocean Parasailing over the Gulf of Mexico South Padre Isl.

$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bay & Ocean Parasailing over the Gulf of Mexico South Padre Isl.
Learn to Surf on South Padre Island

Learn to Surf on South Padre Island

$75
per adult
Learn to Surf on South Padre Island
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Popular activities in South Padre Island

Tours & day trips

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Bay Fishing South Padre Island

Bay Fishing South Padre Island

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 161 reviews
Price is $38 per adult
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Water activities

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Bay & Ocean Parasailing over the Gulf of Mexico South Padre Isl.

Bay & Ocean Parasailing over the Gulf of Mexico South Padre Isl.

Activity duration is 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Price is $50 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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1:00 PM Eco Tour and Dolphin Watch

1:00 PM Eco Tour and Dolphin Watch

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 796 reviews
Price is $19 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Private Historical Wildlife and Dolphin Cruise South Padre Island

Private Historical Wildlife and Dolphin Cruise South Padre Island

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 31 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $319 per traveler
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Classes & workshops

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Learn to Surf on South Padre Island

Learn to Surf on South Padre Island

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $75 per adult
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A sandy beach with a fallen tree, waves, and a clear sky.

South Padre Island Beach

9.4/10 (6,564 reviews)
Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at South Padre Island Beach, a popular beach in South Padre Island. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's live music.
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