Fishing Tournaments, guided bay fishing, group deep sea charters, jetties fishing, surf fishing, wade fishing, spear fishing or flounder gigging. There's something for everyone on SPI.

2 companies to serve you...southpadreislandadventures.com offers several different types of horseback rides and petting barn & spistables.com offers bay and beach horseback rides and polo lessons. Both are located on the north end of the island.

At Sea Turtle, Inc. our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured sea turtles; educate the public; and assist with conservation efforts for all marine turtle species.

We are the Rio Grande Valley's premier destination for birdwatching. Our unique location on South Padre Island is the perfect place to observe the birds, butterflies and natural wildlife in coastal South Texas. Visit us on South Padre Island, walk the bayfront boardwalks, take a birding tour and explore the natural life of the Rio Grande Valley.

American private aerospace company designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space technology. The rockets & launches can be seen from the southern tip of South Padre Island.

Internationally-known environmental artist Wyland picked South Padre Island to paint Whaling Wall #53, his only wall in Texas. Wyland is planning to paint 100 walls during his career to educate people on the importance of marine conservation. This attraction is at the convention center.

A 1500-foot boardwalk overlooking four acres of wetlands next to the South Padre Island Convention Center. Visitors can observe many species of birds and wildlife in their natural habitat.

South Padre Island's VERY FIRST Farmer's Market is OPEN!!! Operation is every Sunday from 11am-1pm weather permitting. located North of the "Island" at the Shores 8605 Padre Blvd. Find the freshest produce, eggs & seafood!!

a waterpark that offers day or season passes. Located at the south end of the island.

The Cafe on the Beach serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with such specialties as fluffy, malted pancakes, eggs Benedict, Caesar salad, steak and lobster, crab cakes, fried ice cream and much, much more. Enjoy a delicious meal with a fine wine or a tropical beverage while enjoying the spectacular views.

TTake an exciting and educating tour through our nation's World War II history at the museum. Located at the Port Isabel Cameron County Airport. This is a 30 minute drive from the Palms Resort. General admission is free but donations are accepted. Open April - October , Wednesday - Saturday 9:30am-3pm or by appointment. Call 956-479-8585

One of the top 10 small zoos in the country. The zoo is a 31-acre preserve with more than 1,800 mammals, birds, and reptiles. Located at Ringgold and Sixth streets in Brownsville. Hours 9 – 5 Monday – Friday, 9 – 5:30 Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $12 for ages 14 – 64, $8 for ages 2 – 13, and $10.50 for 65 and up. 956-546-7187.

The Port Isabel Lighthouse is a Texas Historical Commission State Historic Site. Tours of the Lighthouse are self-guided. is open to the public, weather permitting.

Where sunsets have to be seen rather than described, where the third green looking east over The Laguna Madre Bay must be felt, not featured. South Padre Island Golf Club can only be celebrated first hand, through sight, sound and smell.

A 45,000-acre federal preserve for wildlife and bird watching on the mainland. Open daily from sunrise to sundown (about 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.). $3 per vehicle. 956-748-3608.