Airports
There are three airports close to South Padre Island
Car Rental
Company |
Phone |
Location |
Web Site |
| Advantage |
Harlingen |
(956) 421-5878 |
Off Airport |
Advantage
Special Offers |
Brownsville |
(956) 982-1618 |
In - Terminal |
McAllen |
956-631-7900 |
Off Airport |
| AVIS |
Harlingen |
956-430-8690 |
Off Airport |
Avis
Special Offers |
Brownsville |
956-541-9271 |
In – Terminal |
McAllen |
956-687-9597 |
In – Terminal |
| Budget |
Harlingen |
956-430-8616 |
In – Terminal |
Budget
Special Offers |
Brownsville |
(956) 546-5119 |
In – Terminal |
McAllen |
956-686-5394 |
Off Airport |
| Dollar |
Harlingen |
(866) 434-2226 |
In – Terminal |
Dollar
Special Offers |
Brownsville |
(956) 982-2027 |
In – Terminal |
McAllen |
(866) 434-2226 |
In – Terminal |
Enterprise |
Harlingen |
(956) 430-8643 |
In -Terminal |
Enterprise |
Brownsville |
(956) 574-9612 |
In -Terminal |
McAllen |
(956) 686-9089 |
In -Terminal |
Hertz |
Harlingen |
956-430-8620 |
In – Terminal |
Hertz
Special Offers |
Brownsville |
(956) 542-7466 |
In – Terminal |
McAllen |
956-664-2660 |
In – Terminal |
Airport Shuttle
Valley Transport Service
(866) 934-6882
Local Transportation
South Padre Island offers free shuttle on the island called The Wave. The shuttle makes many stops on the island and goes to Port Isabel as well. More information on the wave can be obtained by calling (956) 761-1025.
WAVE Route: South on Padre Blvd, west over the causeway into Port Isabel (Lighthouse, Library, Las Palmas Plaza, Museum), back over the causeway to the island, north to the Convention Centre along Gulf Blvd, turning around to begin again south down Padre Blvd.
The Wave connects to the Rio Gulf Coast Shuttle in Port Isabel near Church's Chicken in the Las Palmas Shopping Center at the intersection of Hwy 48 & Hwy 100. This service allows persons to travel directly between South Padre Island and the Port of Brownsville, the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport, and downtown Brownsville's Market Square and the Brownsville Urban BUS system.
Beach Chairs and Umbrella
Beach chairs are available inside the condo. If you need additional chairs or umbrellas, they can be rented from following places.
Jim's Beach Rentals
956-761-2130
One umbrella and two chairs cost about $20/day. They will set up the chairs and umbrella for you. You can call them in advance to book the chairs but it is usually not required. They have a location in Sun Chase complex which is behind Summit, so if you need chairs right away, you can pick them up.
Sonny's Beach Service
956-761-5556
The Beach Service
956-761-5622
www.thebeachservice.com
One umbrella and two chairs cost about $20/day. They will set up the chairs and umbrella for you.
Activities
You can get money saving coupon book at the Visitor center. You can get lot of additional information about the island, activities and excursion to Mexico at the Visitor center.
Bird Watching |
Laguna Madre Nature Trail |
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Next to the Convention Centre and Whaling Wall No. 53, the Laguna Madre Nature Trail is a 1,500-foot boardwalk that extends across four acres of wetlands. Containing informative signs about dune systems and bird species that frequent the area, the nature trail provides visitors with the opportunity to observe many species of birds and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
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Los Ebano Butterfly and Bird watching |
956-399-9097 |
27715 Highway 100
San Benito, TX 78586 |
27 Miles Directions |
Rio Grande Valley's new and unique 82-acre private nature park to view birds and butterflies. Enjoy native plants and trees. |
Cruise / Dolphin Watch |
Watch Dolphins, Sunset or Fireworks from the boat. It is a great experience |
Breakaway Cruises |
(956) 761-2212 |
1 Padre Blvd
Behind Sea Ranch Restaurant |
1 Mile Directions |
Dolphin Docks |
(956) 943-3185 |
510 E Queen Isabella Blvd
Port Isabel, TX 78578 |
3.1 Miles Directions |
Fins2Feathers Dolphin Watch |
(956)-761-7178 |
1 Padre Blvd
Behind Sea Ranch Restaurant |
1 Mile Directions |
Original Dolphin Watch |
956-761-4243 |
1 Padre Blvd
Behind Sea Ranch Restaurant |
1 Mile Directions |
Southern Wave |
866-704-SAIL |
At Wahoo Salon located at Pike and Laguna Blvd
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.9 Mile Directions |
Golf |
The Rio Grande Valley offers great golfing for all levels. Climate allows golfers to tee off 12 months a year. |
South Padre Island Golf Club |
956.943.5678 |
1 Golf House Rd
Laguna Vista |
4.5 Miles Directions |
Valley International Country Club |
(956) 548-9199 |
95 Country Club Rd Brownsville |
26.3 Miles Directions |
Treasure Hills Golf |
956-365-3100 |
3009 N Augusta National Dr
Harlingen |
37.6 Miles Directions |
Tony Butler Golf |
(956) 430-6685 |
2640 S M St
Harlingen |
38.7 Miles Directions |
Fair Winds Golf |
(956) 423-2010 |
2524 W. Spur 54
Harlingen |
39.5 Miles Directions |
Harlingen Country Club |
(956) 412-4110 |
5500 El Camino Real
Harlingen |
42.5 Miles Directions |
Llano Grande Country Club |
(956) 565-3351 |
379 Golf Course Rd
Mercedes |
55.5 Miles Directions |
Horse Riding |
Horseback riding on the beach North of city limits. |
Island Equestrian Center |
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Way North past convention center |
4 Miles |
Jet Ski/Wave Runners/Parasailing |
Parrot Eyes |
(956)761-9457 |
6101 Padre Blvd |
3 Miles Directions |
Sonny’s Beach Service |
956-761-5556 |
310 Padre Blvd |
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Kiteboarding |
South Padre Island and the Laguna Madre offer Kiteboarders some of the most ideal conditions for beginners and experts alike. The Laguna Madre offers a wide expanse of waist deep waters that are ideal for learning or honing your skills. |
Kiteboard Inc |
956-761-1434 |
224 W Carolyn Dr |
2.6 Miles Directions |
Air Padre Kiteboarding |
956 299 WIND |
5709 Padre Blvd |
2.7 Miles Directions |
South Padre Island Kiteboarding |
956-245-8343 |
5208 Padre Blvd |
2.4 Miles Directions |
Movie Theater |
Island Cinema |
(956)761-6222 |
4700 Padre Blvd |
2.1 Miles Directions |
Sand Castle Building |
Sandy Feet |
(956)761-6222 |
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Water Park |
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956.772.SURF |
90 Park Road |
1.1 Miles Directions |
Wildlife |
Gladys Porter Zoo |
(956) 546-7187 |
500 Ringgold St Brownsville |
25.9 Miles Directions |
One of the top 10 small zoos in the country. The zoo is a 31-acre preserve with more than 1,800 mammals, birds, and reptiles. Located at Ringgold and Sixth streets in Brownsville. |
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(956) 761-4511 |
6617 Padre Boulevard |
3.4 Miles Directions |
Sealife Nature Center |
(956) 299-0629 |
5009 Padre Blvd |
2.2 Miles Directions |
Windsurfing |
The Laguna Madre bay separates South Padre Island from the Texas mainland and is recognized as one of the world's top windsurfing destinations. The sailing season off South Padre runs from September through May. Water depth varies from three to five feet, daytime winds average 18 mph, and the average yearly temperature is in the 70s |
Windsurf Inc |
956-761-1434 |
224 W Carolyn Dr |
2.6 Miles Directions |
Windsurf the Boatyard |
956 761 5061 |
5514 Padre Blvd |
2.5 Miles Directions |
Breakfast/Lunch |
BadaBing Bagels |
(956) 943-1295 |
410 So. Garcia St. Port Isabel |
Denny's |
(956) 761-9574 |
1100 Padre Blvd. |
Grapevine Cafe |
(956) 761-8463 |
2800 Padre Blvd. |
Peggy Sue's |
(956) 943-4745 |
121 Queen Isabella (Port Isabel) |
Rovans |
(956) 761-6972 |
5300 Padre Blvd. |
Ted's Restaurant |
(956) 761-5327 |
5717 Padre Blvd. |
Fast Food |
Dairy Queen |
(956) 761-1072 |
2401 Padre Blvd. |
Kentucky Fried Chicken |
(956) 761-2392 |
3201 Padre Blvd. |
Long John Silver |
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