South Padre Island Dolphin Research & Sea Life Nature Center
Activity: Dolphin tours and The Sea Life center with a touch tank for a hands-on experience. Also available for field trips.
Price: $25/spot, 6 spots available
Hours: 10 am – 3 pm
Learn More: http://spinaturecenter.com/
Sea Turtle, Inc.
Activity: There are “Turtle Talks,” which are given each day. You can also visit the turtles that are being rehabilitated. They also offer school field trips.
Price: $6/adult, $5/senior or military, $4/child
Hours: 10 am – 4 pm
Learn More: https://seaturtleinc.org/
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary
Activity: As one of nine World Birding Center sites in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, the Nature Center provides birding opportunities, coupled with interpretive tours on-site and the opportunity to visit their alligator sanctuary.
Price: Adults $8, Students 13-18, Seniors 55+ $7, Children 4-12 $5, Under 4 FREE with paid adult
Hours: 8 am – 5 pm
Learn More: https://www.spibirding.com/
Isla Tours’ Eco Tour and Dolphin Watch
Activity: Visitors will get a 90-minute dolphin watch and eco-tour. Sealife is brought up in nets for an interactive presentation. They can also enjoy the diverse local and migratory birds. They also provide packages for fishing.
Price: $15 for dolphin tour, $25 fireworks cruise, $30 Bay Fishing Trip
Hours: 8 am – 7 pm
Learn More: https://www.islatours.com/
The Original Dolphin Watch
Activity: The Original Dolphin Watch is the place to view several large pods of dolphins. There are several tours to choose from, and they also offer a snorkeling package.
Prices:
Dolphin Watch Eco Tour
$15-18/Adult, $15/Child (2-12);
Dolphin Watch
$15/Person
Sunset Dolphin Watch
$18/Adult/ $15/Child
Hours: Vary
Learn More: http://theoriginaldolphinwatch.net/
Fin2Feathers
Activity: Fins to Feathers is committed to education and conservation through experiential learning. We create the experience of respectfully observing wild and free dolphins, fishing, and playing in their natural environment
Prices: Dolphin Tour from $25
Birding Tour from $45
Dolphin and Birding combination from $45
Hours: 8 am – 7 pm
Learn More: https://www.fin2feather.com/
*Photo Credit: Fin2Feathers
Native Plant Center
Activity: The Native Plant Center is an eco-education center and nursery for native and tropical plants unique to South Padre Island.
The Native Plant Center needs volunteers and donations to help restore from the impact of the freeze.
Prices: Suggested Donation
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm
Sunday: Closed
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
Activity: National Wildlife Refuge with trails for hiking and biking. Visitor Center with exhibits and Nature Store. Visitor activities include wildlife observation, wildlife photography, tours, limited fishing, seasonal hunting.
Prices: The fee is $3 per vehicle; however, until further notice, fees are not being collected.
Hours: Sun.-Mon. 7 am – 6 pm
Learn More: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/laguna-atascosa
*Photo Credit: Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
SPI Sessions
Activity: SPI Sessions is a local surfing and stand-up paddleboarding lesson and rental company! They include sunset paddleboarding tours and have many eco-friendly camps for children.
Prices:
SURF Lessons: (Request to book)
Private $60/person/hour
Semi Private (2-3 people) $50/person/hour
Group (4+ people) $40/person/hour
SUP:
Sunset Paddleboarding Sessions: $90/person
4+ People $70/person 7pm-9pm
SUP Eco Tours: (Request to Book) $90/person
4+ People $70/person
CAMPS FOR KIDS:
Skate Lessons/Clinics: Mon.-Sat 5pm-7pm @skateparkspi $40/Session
Coastal Science Adventure Camp: Thur.- Sat. 5pm-8pm at Native Plant Center (6809 Padre) $50/session
Space Science Camp: 10 am-1 pm Sat. of Summer (excluding July 3rd) $50
Sunset Yoga Sessions: Mon-Sat. 8pm at the Green $10/session Kids and adults (Separate sessions)
School of Surf & Ocean Safety: (Mon. -Wed.) $250 10 am-1 pm every week June through August.
SUPKids Paddleboarding Camp (Thur. & Fri.) $200 10 am-1 pm every week June through August.
Coastal Science Adventure Camp is $30/day or $90 for the 3-day camp.
Hours: Sun. – Wed. 8 am – 7 pm
Thur. – Sat. 9 am – 7 pm
Learn More: https://spisessions.com/
Blast to Cast Fishing Services
Activity: Bay fishing in South Padre Island is an excellent place for kids and families to learn new fishing techniques. Blast to Cast Guide Service will teach you how to catch fish while providing a fun and safe South Padre Island bay fishing experience.
Prices: Half-Day boat fishing rates are as follows
- 1 or 2 People $400
- 3 People $475
- 4 People $550
Hours: 6 am – 9 pm
Learn More:
https://www.facebook.com/BlasttoCast/
*Photo Credit: Blast to Cast
Osprey Cruises
Activity: Osprey Cruises offers everything from deep sea and bay fishing trips, sightseeing tours, pirate adventures, and dinner cruises!
Prices:
Deep-Sea Fishing – 5 hr. Fishing, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday, 8 am – 1 pm
$70 Fisherman
$35 Spectator
Bay Fishing – Daily, 8 am-noon, 2 – 5 pm, Weekends 7 – 11 pm
$30 per fisherman
$20 per spectator
Black Dragon Pirate Ship Cruise – Daily 1 – 3 pm, Sunset – Fri. – Wed. 5 – 7 pm
Dragon Cruise
$38 Adults
$27 Children
Sunset Pirate Cruise
$43 Adults
$28 Children
Dinner Cruise – Saturday 5:30 – 7 pm
$47 per person
Sea Life dolphin watch cruise – Daily 11 am – 12:30 pm, 2 – 3:30 pm
$20 Adults
$18 Children
Sunset Dolphin Watch – Sunday – Friday 5:30 – 7 pm
$20 Adults
$18 Children
Hours: 7 am – 10 pm (dependent on package)
Learn More:
https://www.ospreycruises.com/
https://www.facebook.com/OspreyCruisesPadre
*Photo Credit: Osprey Cruises
South Padre Island Adventure Park
Activity: South Padre Island Adventure Park offers excellent family-friendly activities and things to do on South Padre Island.
Two fun, eco-friendly activities they provide are horseback riding, pony rides, and a petting zoo.
Prices: Varies based on experience. Please see the website.
Hours: 8:30 am -6:30 pm
Learn More:
https://www.southpadreislandadventures.com/
https://www.facebook.com/spiadventurepark/
*Photo Credit: South Padre Island Adventure Park
