- 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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Cruise around South Padre Island or across the beach for up to an hour on a golf cart, e-bike, or mini-car
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One Padre Blvd, SeaRanch Marina, South Padre Island, TX 78597
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South Padre Island Fishing Adventures offers bay, offshore and deep sea fishing charters where passengers are given all necessary equipment. Typical trips last 5 or 8 hours but longer trips can also be arranged.
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209 W Whiting Street, South Padre Island, TX 78597
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Specializing in fishing areas in the Lower Laguna Madre area, Always A Catch Fishing Trips provides guests with the chance to catch speckled trout and red drum. The guide provides all the necessary fishing equipment, including bait, reels, and rods.
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Operated by an experienced captain, Big Mother Bay Fishing provides visitors the opportunity to take a guided fishing tour of the local area. Trips are offered for up to four people and can last up to six hours in total.
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Organizing excursions to the region's bay system, Capt. Lee's SPI Fishing Guide Service offers visitors snook, red drum, and trout fishing experiences. The fishing equipment is provided by the captain and the trip takes place on a 18 foot boat.
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Located on the south coast of South Padre Island, Isla Blanca Park, is a jewel of a beach. The beach has over a mile of sandy coast looking out on the clean water of the Gulf of Mexico.
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Andy Bowie Park is located along the northern end of South Padre Island and features a wide range of outdoor activities like a nature trail, wade fishing, windsurfing areas, and bird watching. Groups can also rent facilities at the park for beach parties.
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Educating the public about marine turtle species for several years, it is Sea Turtle, Inc.'s mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and release sea turtles that have been injured. The program offers tours and introductions to the friendly sea turtles being cared for.
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Skydive South Padre Island offers skydiving. They specialize in Tandem Skydives and are open year round. Skydive South Padre Island sells skydiving equipment. Videos and photographs, of a patron's skydive, is available for purchase.
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Known as the Rio Grande Valley's premier location for bird watching, South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center has 5 bird blinds. The center provides tours and opportunities to see bird life up close.
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Horse lovers will appreciate a visit to Island Equestrian Center. Guided horseback rides along the beach are a favorite, and no previous experience is necessary. Guests can also rent ATVs.