South Padre Island is a hotbed of beach culture with lodging, dining, nightlife, and watersports. Northward, Padre Island National Seashore protects the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the world, along with the wildlife that depends on it.
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Upcoming Events
Dolphin Watching and Eco Tours
Nov. 1, 2020-Sept. 30, 2021
Enjoy a 1.5 hour dolphin watch aboard the Murphy’s Law and see bottlenose dolphins in their natura...
Shallow Sport Owners Fishing Tournament
Aug. 13-15
More than 250 shallow sport boats race off at the sound of the blast from the island's oldest and bi...
Ladies Kingfish Tournament
Aug. 6-8
The 40th annual tournament is the first all-ladies tournament in Texas and is divided into two divis...
National Lifeguard Championships
Aug. 4-7
The United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) hosts the National Lifeguard Championships. Hundreds...
Texas International Fishing Tournament
July 28-Aug. 1
Surrounded by the sparkling waters of the Laguna Madre Bay and Gulf of Mexico, Port Isabel and South...
J.J. Zapata Fishing Tournament
Sept. 10-11
This tournament is a tribute to fallen Special Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Jaime J. Za...
Triathlon
Sept. 26
In its eighth year of existence, the South Padre Island Triathlon features three different swim, bik...
Sandcastle Days
Sept. 27-Oct. 3
Master sand sculptors Walter McDonald (aka Amazin' Walter) and Lucinda Wierenga (aka Sandy Feet) sta...
Muzicians Run
Nov. 6
The South Padre Island Mariachi Run is now the South Padre Island Muzicians Run. The goal is to make...
Walk for Women
Oct. 10
Put a little pep in your step for this annual fundraising weekend with the mission to raise money to...
