Local Area Attractions Near South Padre Island KOA Holiday

There is so much to see and do in South Padre Island and Port Isabel! For more specific information on local activities, please visit the South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau website or the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce website. While you're here, you'll love our beaches, fishing and adventure trails. Check out this list below of top things to do in the area and see what else South Padre Island has to offer!

So Stellar.  So Padre.  SpaceX

So Stellar. So Padre. SpaceX

There's never been a more exciting time in space exploration and never more opportunities to have a front seat to rocket history being made right here in South Padre Island.
Thanks to the SpaceX Boca Chica launch site, just across the bay from South Padre Island, you can combine your love for all things space with some well-deserved island time. Here's all you need to know to plan your visit for the next scheduled launch.

The SpaceX South Texas Launch site is where some of the most advanced rockets are being tested for everything from near orbital satellite deployments to the Mars mission.

Book your waterfront cabin or RV site for a front row seat to f the rocket testing across the bay.

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Isla Blanca Park

Isla Blanca Park

Isla Blanca Park is a state park that offers access to the beach, fishing areas, shops, and restaurants. Located within the park, there is over a mile of pristine beach along the Gulf of Mexico that offers an abundance of water-front recreational facilities. The park also has pavilions, shaded seating, a boardwalk, and bathrooms.

33174 State Park Rd 100

South Padre Island, TX 78597

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Beach Park Water Park

Beach Park Water Park

Open in summer, Beach Park Water Park is located across the street from our KOA and provides a full day of family fun in a tropical resort setting. Cruise the endless lazy river and let it carry you from ride to ride without having to get out of the water. Blast uphill and down on water coasters. Explore a giant sandcastle. Stroll down the boardwalk and onto the South Padre Island sandy beaches.

33261 State Park Road 100

South Padre Island, TX 78597

956-761-1160

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South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center, & Alligator Sanctuary

South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center, & Alligator Sanctuary

Premier destination for birdwatching with a birding boardwalk, interactive exhibit room, observation tower, and birding tours. Visit Big Padre at the Alligator Sanctuary where you can hold a baby gator, feed a tortoise, and hear interesting Gator Talks.

6801 Padre Blvd

South Padre Island, TX 78597956

958-761-6801

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Port Isabel Lighthouse

Port Isabel Lighthouse

Tour the beacon that first signaled the way for mariners in 1853. Fully restored in 2000, a replica of the keeper's house and an interactive display were built as well. Check out their website at http://portisabellighthouse.com/lighthouse/

421 E Queen Isabella Blvd

Port Isabel, TX 78578

956-943-2262

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Local Area Recreation Near South Padre Island KOA Holiday

Go Birdwatching

Go Birdwatching

South Padre Island is home to one-of-a-kind wildlife, and offers some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley! Interested in learning more? Plan a day visit to the nearby SPI Birding, Nature Center & Alligator Sanctuary. At this sanctuary, you can stroll along the boardwalk or get a better view atop of the five-story observation tower.

6801 Padre Boulevard

South Padre Island, TX 78597

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