5 days in South Padre Island Itinerary

A vibrant resort town, South Padre Island sits on a barrier island of the same name, located just off the Texas Gulf Coast.

Bring the kids along to Dolphin & Whale Watching and Sea Turtle, Inc.. Appreciate the collections at Children’s Museum of Brownsville and Stillman House Museum. Get out of town with these interesting South Padre Island side-trips: Historic Brownsville Museum (in Brownsville) and Freddy Fender Museum (in San Benito). There's much more to do: identify plant and animal life at South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, don't miss a visit to Largest Outdoor Sandcastle in the USA, and meet the residents at South Padre Island Dolphin Research & Sea Life Nature Center.

For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the South Padre Island online trip itinerary planner .

October in South Padre Island sees daily highs of 85°F and lows of 76°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.