South Padre Island boasts a plethora of activities for each type of vacationer. Whether you want to work your tan on the warm stretches of sands or go windsurfing in the great waves, South Padre Island has all the activities far and between for either a relaxing or exciting vacation. Build beautiful sandcastles on the beach or go
horseback riding on the beach!
Dolphin watching is a must for those whom love marine mammals. Experience a new trend by trying kiteboarding, which looks like a parachute towing a person on a surfboard. Charter a boat and cruise around the tropical island. Go fishing or deep sea fishing in the place known as Texas's hottest fishing spot, and drop your line from a boat, a pier, or cast out into the surf. Whiting, drum, flounder, trout, redfish, snapper, kingfish, wahoo, tuna, marlin, and sailfish are just a few types of fishes that you can reel in. Even with the water surrounding the island, South Padre Island encompasses a fun-filled waterpark, Schlitterbahn Beach Water Park, which is a great place to bring your family for great waterslides.