SouthPadreIslandAdventures.com is an all new activity for 2008. ATV Rentals. South Padre Island Adventures has all new automatic ATVs in sizes and power for everyone. We have a long history of bringing you fun on the beach as the Island Equestrian Center for many years. ( http://HorsesOnTheBeach.com ) Come enjoy great fun on our own 10 acre ATV sand dune course. We are located at the far north end of Park Rd 100 ( as far as you can go… 6 miles from the convention center. Bring the family!
Breakaway Cruises and Schlitterbahn Waterpark have teamed up to bring you the hottest new South Padre Fun Activity. Cruise on Breakaways “GETAWAY” 76′ boat with the island’s best crew and dine from selections offered by Schlitterbahn’s “Shrimp Haus” restaurant featuring shrimp 101 different ways.
Texas Pirate AdventuresGeneral Manager Capt. Phil Calo announced today that the Pirate vessel Black Dragon is scheduled for launch spring, 2008.
Currently under construction at the Duckworth Shipyard, Tarpon Springs, Fl, the Black Dragon measures 75 ft in length with a 20 ft beam. Of steel construction, she will weigh 80 gross tons and the tallest of her four masts extends 57 ft above the waterline. The Black Dragon is a replication of the old Spanish galleons, treasure ships that roamed the Spanish Main from Cartegena to the Rio Grande. The ship’s designers, Daniel J. Avoures & Assoc., of Tampa, FL, have taken great care in producing a modern steel rendition of the classic vessel that evokes the ambience and color of the golden era of swashbucklers. Chosen as the designers of this vessel because of their 35 plus years of experience designing theme based passenger vessels, Avoures’ list of clients include Disney World, Universal Studios, Royal Caribbean and Carnival cruise lines.
The Black Dragon is expected to have U.S. Coast Guard certification for 120 passengers plus captain and crew. According Capt. Calo, “We will offer 3 or 4 two hour cruises on the Laguna Madre daily, each with a separate and distinct pirate theme. We will also charter special events such as weddings, anniversaries and company promotions. It’s going to be a blast! ARRRRGGGGHHHH!!” Black Dragon will be berthed at Pirates Landing, Port Isabel, TX. For further information; contact Capt. Phil Calo @ 956-943-6283.
Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark on beautiful South Padre Island is the tropical destination for family fun! With interconnecting water rides and slides, a huge 5-story tall Sandcastle, thrilling uphill water coasters, a man-made surfing wave, and direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, Schlitterbahn Beach has all the ingredients for a great summer getaway!
We are the Pros of Padre when it comes to tours and cruises. Make Breakaway Cruises a major part of your South Padre Island vacation. Bring your camera and send us your good pictures and we will post them here.
We are easy to find! Breakaway Cruises is located across the street from Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark and directly behind Sea Ranch Restaurant. Look for our yellow umbrellas!Espańol
Experience all that South Padre Island Texas has to offer. Located on a slim finger of land surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and Laguna Madre Bay, this KOA is your one-stop shop for water adventures.
No South Padre Island vacation would be complete without a fishing trip. Our fun and friendly staff will help you sign up for deep-sea or bay fishing with Osprey Fishing Trips or you can drop a line off our own South Padre Island fishing pier. And don’t forget to bring your boat–KOA has its own boat launch. Enjoy Texas cruises at sunset, go parasailing, snorkeling or dolphin spotting and take long walks along sandy beaches.
KOA makes South Padre Island campingan unforgettable experience. Swim in our 25-meter pool, or cross the street at Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark, or take a dip in the Texas ocean. There’s plenty to do on land, too, thanks to the campground’s fitness center, recreation room and on-site FishBones Pier and Grill.
Ready to call it a night? Kick up your feet and relax in one of KOA’s comfortable South Padre Island condos or water front lodges, many of which feature full-equipped kitchens for your convenience. Or bring your big rig into one of our 80-foot pull throughs to enjoy our free wireless Internet and expanded cable options.
Make the most of your Texas adventure with a stop at the South Padre Island KOA.
We have horses that are appropriate for all riding levels (very gentle and easy to handle for beginners and more spirited for more advanced riders). In fact, children and first time riders are our specialty - we have horses specially trained to accommodate them.
One thing you should know is that our ride is not a trail ride (we do not ride in a single file) - it’s much more! Our guides accompany the group and while most people come here expecting to ride single file while following a leader, they are happily surprised to find a ride that’s organized for the enjoyment of each individual.
Come see us soon and enjoy the memorable experience of riding horseback on the beach of South Padre Island!
Osprey Fishing Trips of South Padre Island, TX - Join us aboard the finest fishing vessels on the Texas Coast. The “Osprey” & “OspreyII” fish year round in the Gulf of Mexico for your pleasure. We offer a variety of trips, whether drift fishing for kingfish, shark, or Dorado or bottom fishing for red snapper, grouper, and amberjack we strive to make your experience an enjoyable one. We are also home to the “BayKing,” the areas best bay fishing charter boat. We are located at South Padre Island KOA at FishBones Pier.
Pirate’s Landing Restaurantof Port Isabel is favorite dinning spot for everyone! Come spend an entire day with us in Port Isabel. Pirate’s Landing has plenty of free parking and the area’s best location. Enjoy a great lunch or dinner and then visit museums, a sea life center, walk the town square, climb atop the historical lighthouse, fish from the longest pier in Texas, cruise aboard a full size pirate ship replica and much more. We are located in Port Isabel at the entrance of the Queen Isabella Causeway. Look for the lighthouse! There is plenty of fun for the entire family.
The Sea Ranch Restaurant and Bar is generally recognized as South Padre Island’s premier dining experience as well as one of the nation’s TOP 500 Restaurants. “Our restaurant is a favorite for local residents, summer visitors, Winter Texans, business meetings and banquets” stated Manager Hurt. “We feel the new menu will only enhance the dining experience we offer. We specialize in “Local Wild-Caught” seafood directly from the Gulf of Mexico. Our menu includes the best steaks on South Padre Island, the freshest seafood and the most delicious appetizers!”
Sea Ranch Restaurant was designed from the ground up for your dining pleasure. The dining area and bar were specifically designed to take advantage South Padre Island’s premier dining location. Every table in the restaurant and bar has an outstanding waterfront view of the beautiful Sea Ranch Marina.
