SUP Board Padre Island Texas

South Padre Island is packed on the Gulf of Mexico, close to Brownville, at Texas’s Southeastern-most tip.

Because the island is just a half a mile wide, you can view beaches and enjoy SUP boards from nearly any vantage point on the island.

There are iconological trips, dolphin sightings, and peaceful walks along the sand.

South Padre Island, TX, is a choice place for couples, honeymooners, and families.

Sea Turtle Inc

Sea Turtle Inc was formed to save and recover an endangered sea turtle species.

Since then, the mission has expanded into 3: Conservation, education, and rehabilitation. Donations keep the doors open, and turtles cared for, and the education programs afloat.

Even without any administration assistance, 1/5th of the income is used to fund conversation projects involving sea turtles globally.

The South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center

This is Rio Grande Valley’s best place for birdwatching and a perfect location to observe butterflies and natural wildlife in coastal South Texas.

You can walk down the boardwalks, take a birding trip, and experience the nature center.

The butterfly garden is full of flittering visitors from hot months to late fall when the Monarch arrives.

Padre Island National Seashore

South Beach starts where the paved road ends.

This national park has sixty miles of beach you can drive on.

South Beach ends at the Port Mansfield channel. Texas beaches are public highways, so all traffic laws use.

All vehicles traveling on Padre island national seashore must be street legal and licensed, including ATVs.

The national seashore uses ATVs to patrol for nesting sea turtles in the park.

Isla Blanca Park

Isla Blanca Park is a state park bordered by the Gulf of Mexico, the Brazos Santiago Pass, and the Laguna Madre.

For day tours, there is sufficient parking and the best bathroom facilities.

SUP Surfing – North Padre Island