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South Padre Island Texas Activities

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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TEXAS is the tropical southernmost part of the world's longest barrier reef island on the Gulf of Mexico at the Texas . 
South Padre Island is the finest coastal resort in Texas, with beautiful Texas beaches, tall sand dunes, and warm clear clean Gulf waters. Incredible saltwater fishing, Gulf shrimp, fresh fish and seafood served at many island restaurants, a wide selection condos from inexpensive to luxurious, hotels with extravagant beachfront views, shopping, RV parks on the beach, eco-tourism and a diversity of water sports.  south padre texas beach vacationsSouth Padre Island is only a few blocks wide, around 5 miles of city real estate, then you can drive north on the beach for nearly 30 miles

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Coconut Jack's Patio Restaurant and Watersports is located at 2301 Laguna Blvd. South Padre Island, TX. Summer hours are 10:00 am - 6:00 Pm for watersports. and 8:00 am for the guided jet ski tour (you must book the day before this trip at the location). Patio Restaurant hours are 11:00 am to 9:00 pm with live music on the patio starting at 7:00 pm. Check there Facebook page for who playing tonight. 

Yes there is a Coconut Jack,  he is a Marine and a life long local of South Padre Island, TX. Jet Ski Rentals, and Parasailing on the Laguna Madre Bay is the #1 activity for guests on the island. Come on in and enjoy the watersports and a great meal too. Order at the bar and they will bring your wild catch coconut shrimp to your table. 

South Padre Island Private Bay Fishing 

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Book your South Padre Island Fishing Trip Today, bay charters for Redfish, trout, or Flounder. Capt. Andy fishes the Lower Laguna Madre Bay and is ready to take your family, small group or just you out for the best fishing on the bay. Captain Andy Davila has over 35 years as a fishing guide here on the island. One of the most common remarks about a fish trip with Capt. Andy is that he go above and beyond. 

Deep Sea Fishing

Offshore fishing on the Saltwalk in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of South Padre Island, TX.

Deep Sea Fish or offshore fishing private charter with Saltwalk is a trip you will remember and return to. Sport Fishing at it best, weather you are looking to laid the big sail fish, tuna or just get your limit on Redfish, Michael Walker and his team with get you on the fish. Trip range form 5 hours to a 36 hour floater. 

Activities for the whole family 

South Padre Island is a very busy place you will run out of time before you run out of activities. Here are a few more fun things to do on South Padre Island and Port Isabel, TX.  Sailing on Ka Motion at sunset or take a Snorkel Adventure Cruise  take a ride - SandCastle Lesson on the beach book your family lesson - Gravity Park in the heart of the entertainment district includes mini golf, go-carts, and budgie chairs too - Banana Boat rides- Snorkeling - Kites of all sizes an annual Kite Fest every January - Kiteboarding - Windsurfing - Sky Diving - Speedboat rides - Black Dragon Pirate Ship - Surf Lessons - Chair and umbrella rentals on the beach - Suba Diving - Fishing Tournaments - Eco Tours - Dolphin Watch trips - Port of Brownsville Tours - Stand up Paddle Boards rentals on the bay or in the surf.- Get a great book to read on the beach - Shopping on the island and in Port Isabel or take a short trip to Mexico for a day of shopping south of the border.   All new to the Rio Grande Valley Tropical Trails RV Resort.    Lighthouse webcam   local fun 

Sunsets, Fireworks, Long walks on the Beach,
South Padre Island, TX. has it all and so much more...

Jet Ski Rentals

Jet Ski Rentals

Jet Ski / Waverunner rentals on South Padre Island, TX. come to Coconuts Water sports for the best service on the island. Morning jet ski tours, or rent a kayak,or stand up paddle board

Sunset set cruises

Sunset set cruises

Book on one of the great dolphin watch boat and watch the sunset on the Laguna Madre.

Fireworks on Tuesday

Fireworks on Tuesday

Come to the entertainment district for Fireworks on the bay all summer.

Surfing in Texas

Surfing in Texas

Surfing Year Round - in Texas on the Gulf of Mexico South Padre Surf Texas surfing lessons, surf wet suits, Specialize Board, and surfboard rentals year round in South Padre Island Texas! Summer Surf Camps Small Group great way to theme a Birthday Party, or Graduations, give Dad Surf Lessons, and a great Ladies day at the beach with Surf Lessons - ‎South Padre Surf Instructors

South Padre Live go fish

South Padre Live go fish

Docked next to Louie's Backyard in the entertainment district, bay fish on the Danny B, is easy, cover seating, restrooms and bring your own snacks.Experience the sport of South Padre Bay fishing for the first time.Nothing makes a South Padre Island fishing enthusiast happier than to feel the rod double over and hear the reel scream as line is peeled off by a marlin or other big game sport fish.

Parasailing

Parasailing

Coconuts Jack's Water Front Patio Bar and Grill your water sports headquarters on South Padre Island,TX. Fly high about the island and Port Isabel, look down at the Queen Isabel Memorial Causeway. Easy on and off at our dock.

Deep Sea Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Captain Murphy's Fishing Charters on your Texas vacation. Our experienced captains have been fishing the waters of the Gulf of Mexico for over 30 years. Catches include: Red Snapper, Ling, Grouper, Shark, Triggerfish, and Kingfish (depending on the season). Or choose a Bay Fishing charter aboard the 49 foot Hard Bottom Too. We offer 3 Bay Fishing charters daily, catches include whiting, drum shark, sheepshead, and more. We provide ALL the bait and tackle. Bring your own food and drinks.

Beach Park at Ila Blanca

Beach Park at Ila Blanca

Spend the day floating down the lazy river, water sides, and great food too

Horse on the Beach

Horse on the Beach

Horseback rides on the beach, and a special ride at sunset, zip lines, and a petting barn too. You will want to spend the day at Island Adventure Park on the north end of the island where hwy 100 end.

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