things to do in Los Fresnos, TX

Take in 5 miles of South Padre Island coastline from a helicopter

Fly 10 miles along South Padre Island's coast and over The Shores

Fly the South Padre coastline on a leisurely island route

Watch dolphins and examine bay life brought aboard by the crew

Sandcastle forms and a shovel for your South Padre Island lesson

Build detailed sandcastles together with a take-home toolkit

Build your first sandcastle with simple, science-based techniques

Reserve priority access to meet animal ambassadors in the safari park

Explore South Padre Island's remote northern shoreline by 4x4

Spot dolphins in the Lower Laguna Madre on a private captain-led cruise

Fish the bay aboard a shallow-water sport boat with Captain Fred Rodriguez

Take the helm of a Bennington pontoon for your own time on the water

Cast for bay fish with crew support and provided tackle

Watch Starship lift off from a jet ski

Fly 40 miles over South Padre Island and SpaceX Starbase

See South Padre Island, SpaceX and a battleship graveyard from the air

Meet local marine life in an onboard observation tank while looking for dolphins

Experience speed and maneuverability on the water

Ride your own jet ski on a guided 30-mile water tour

Cast for bay fish from the roomy two-deck Isabella catamaran

See South Padre Island's fireworks from a helicopter above the island at night

Ride a waverunner in Laguna Madre Bay with a guide to the designated ride area

Take the helm of a shallow-water bay boat built for fishing-focused exploration

Set out on a Bennington pontoon with U.S. Coast Guard safety gear included