things to do in South Padre Island, 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

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

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

Watch dolphins on a narrated scenic cruise

Sandcastle forms and a shovel for your South Padre Island lesson

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

Build detailed sandcastles together with a take-home toolkit

Experience speed and maneuverability on the water

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

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

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

Search for dolphins and take in South Padre Island at sunset

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