- The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near South Padre Island, Texas, including 27 different types of inexpensive activities like Fishing, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Hiking Trails and Aquariums.
- From World Birding Center to Laguna Madre Nature Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in South Padre Island and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Brownsville.
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Rent a wind surfing board for a full day and launch straight into the beautiful Laguna Madre
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Located on the edge of a barrier island, World Birding Center offers a location to view birds migrating from Central America. Endangered species like the Peregrine Falcon can sometimes be spotted at this location.
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South Padre Island, 7355 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
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The Laguna Madre Nature Trail is a 1,500 foot boardwalk featuring a butterfly garden and memorial creek. The trail may be of interest to those looking to bird watch, hike, or sight-see.
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6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
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Located on 50-acres of land, the South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center is a convention center that is home to a number of different bird species. Natural habitats that are represented in the center include dune meadows and salt marshes.
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119 West Sheepshead Street, South Padre Island, TX 78597
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The SOuth Padre Island Migratory Bird Sanctuary is one of nine World Birding Center sites in the lower Rio Grande Valley. The sanctuary cares for wounded birds, and offers opportunities for visitors to see a wide variety of avian life.
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A facility run completely on donations, Sea Turtle, Inc. is a rescue center where injured sea turtles are rehabilitated before being returned to sea. Visitors can watch a presentation, visit the shop and witness turtles being released.
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418 West Hwy 100, South Padre Island, TX 78578
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Captain Cliff Fleming pilots his 22 foot bay boat around South Padre Island and Crystal Flats to find the best fishing spot for Black Drum, Flounder, Speckled and Rainbow Trout, among other species on half-day, eight or ten hour excursions.
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Big Johns Fishing Guide Service offers charter fishing trips in the waters around South Padre Island. The service seeks out a variety of different fish, and provides customizable expeditions for customers of various experience and skill levels.
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Led by a captain with over 25 years of fishing experience, Capt. Jorge Flores Fishing Guide is a business offering its guests guided fishing trips. During the trips, visitors commonly catch varieties of Flounder, Trout, Redfish, and numerous others.
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1 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
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With Captain Murphy's Fishing Charters, visitors can spend a day fishing in the nearby bay or venture out farther into deep sea fishing. The captain runs a sunset dolphin tour where visitors can learn about the native ecosystem.
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Showing the latest movies, Island Cinema North provides 3D viewing options in its four auditoriums. The theater is located on an island and typically only runs a few movies at a time.