Family Friendly Fun

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Adventure Park

No matter who is in your party, there’s amusement for everyone at Adventure Park! Go for a horseback ride on the beach, enjoy an aerial adventure over the beach by taking a ride on their zip lines, or maybe you’d like to be over the water, book your parasailing adventure! If you like being in the water, get the group together for a banana boat ride. Island Fun Park even has mini golf and a go-kart track. Package deals are available, for more details and booking info, click here.

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Beach Park at Isla Blanca

Enjoy an indoor/outdoor water park experience for even more water fun! Water slides for all levels of adventure, Sand Castle Cove for your little one’s entertainment, float along the lazy river or hop into the wave pool if you’re missing the beach. Bring your own picnic or choose from the multiple eating options. For details, dates, and booking info, click here.

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Black Dragon Cruises

Captain Black-Hearted Andy, “Scourge Of the Laguna Madre,” invites you to join him and his jolly crew of wastrels and brigands on this interactive pirate adventure cruise. Lots of entertainment, lots of excitement, and lots of pure fun for all you kids aged 2 to 92. Come aboard and learn to fight like a pirate, speak like a pirate, hunt for treasure like a pirate, and share the booty. Cruise tickets and boarding are located on the mainland in Port Isabel. Click here to learn more and book your cruise!

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Events

South Padre Island is host to exciting events all year long. Texas International Fishing Tournaments reels in youth and adult anglers July through September, Splash Pride and other PRIDE events paint the island with love during April, June, and October, and Fireworks and Boat Parades light up the sky during spring break, summer, and holidays. You don’t want to miss any of the surfing events either – from the costume-friendly Ohana-Ween Surf Contest in October to the on-call weekends in April when the Texas State Surfing Championships get started. SPI is also host to car and tattoo expos, kite festivals, marathons, music concerts, and so much more!

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Family Spring Break

South Padre Island is not only the best beach in Texas, it’s also the best Family Spring Break destination! With its beautiful beaches, fresh seafood cuisine, and endless family-friendly activities, South Padre Island is where you want to be. Padre Island Rentals goes even further to ensure you and your family get the most out of your Spring Break Vacation, we offer pre-summer pricing, and place age requirements on many of our properties to help cultivate a family-friendly environment. Come explore all the reasons you and your family are going to fall in love with South Padre Island!

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Gravity Park/Ferris Wheel

Gravity Park is an adventure and amusement park on South Padre Island, Texas. The attractions include The Tallest Reverse-Bungee in the world (The Rocket), A Skycoaster (Giant Swing) with a view of the whole island, a multi-level Adult Go-Kart track, and a children’s Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, a 60-foot Ferris Wheel, a Trampoline Ride, an Arcade, and a Climbing Wall! Hours, details, and prices are found here.

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Sandsculpting Lessons

Take your sandcastles to a another level with one of South Padre Island amazing local artists! You and your kids will never forget the magic that brings your sculptures to life. It’s also an amazing team-building or family-reunion event. And for a more romantic evening, enlist the help of one of the artists to erect a proposal or anniversary token to surprise your partner with after a beautiful walk along the beach at dusk. Visit Amazin’ Walter, Andy Hancock, and Sandy Feet here!