Location: South Padre Island
Top Things to do in South Padre Island
Top 6 Nature & Wildlife Tours in South Padre Island, Texas (TX)
Right off the southern tip of Texas is the tropical paradise of South Padre Island. This barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico offers vacationers a sunny respite from the daily grind. Gaze at a magnificent sunset from the flats, laze on the white sandy beach or go deep sea fishing and cook your catch at Andy Bowie Park. Take a dolphin-watch tour, look for more than 300 species of birds at the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center and dine on fresh Texas Gulf seafood.
Restaurants in South Padre Island
1. Fins to Feathers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 571 reviews
SMALL GROUP DOLPHIN TOURS Fins to Feathers is committed to education and conservation through experiential learning. We create the experience of observing wild and free bottle nose dolphins in the Lower Laguna Madre Bay. We have been using the Laguna Skimmer, our 35' Catamaran to provide this service for 18 years and the dolphins know and love us….
2. Driftwood Landing
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Driftwood is a waterfront bar and water sports location. Excellent cocktails and great staff!! We have the best sunsets year round over the Laguna Madre. Fireworks on the bay Memorial Day to Labor Day every Thursday and Friday night. Also, a great spot to book a charter with the best fishing and tour guides on the Island. We provide private parties and weddings. Give us a call for reservations.
3. South Padre Wind Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The South Padre Wind Adventures team offers sailing charters, rides, and tours from the beaches of South Padre Island daily during the summer, and are available for private charters year round – weather permitting. Set sail with us and we are sure that you will share in our excitement and passion for cruising the South Texas shoreline powered solely by the beautiful tropical island breeze.
4. Osprey Cruises
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4.5 based on 1,312 reviews
Osprey Cruises offers a variety of water-related activities and attractions. We work extremely hard to ensure our customers leave with smiles and memories for a lifetime. From Deep Sea to Bay fishing, dolphin watches, and eco tours; become a pirate aboard our Black Dragon Pirate Ship, or find excitement elsewhere on one of our fireworks cruises. Hungry? No worries, we also offer dinner cruises! Osprey Cruises is more than an excursion business, it is a tradition. Our guests leave happy and have memories to cherish for life. Planning a special event? We can plan private charters! Birthdays! Weddings! Field trips! JUST BECAUSE! Call our office and we would be happy to assist you!
5. The Original Dolphin Watch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,250 reviews
One of the most unique activities on South Padre Island is the dolphin watching tour. South Texas is a year-round home to several large pods of dolphin and The Original Dolphin Watch is your ticket to viewing them in all their natural splendor. One of the most memorable activities you will take part in while visiting South Padre is a cruise with us. Share the thrill of meeting bottle nose and spinner dolphins in the wild and experience the unique bond and kinship they inspire in mankind.Dolphin Watch TourDolphin Watch Eco-TourDolphin Watch Sunset TourDolphin Watch Fireworks Tour
6. Fragile Planet Wildlife Center
We are a wildlife center specializing in the care and needs of animals from around the world. We offer personal, educational interactions with wildlife to help humans create a life-long bond with animals.
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