Page 45 Rio Grande Valley Visitors Guide 2025-2026 Stay On The Beach (956) 761-4951 www.padresouth.com reservations@padresouth.com 1500 Gulf Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597 • 1-844-GO-PADRE Get 10% Off Mention RGV2026 Some Restrictions Apply PADRE SOUTH HOTEL • Ocean View Balconies • All Rooms with Fully Equipped Kitchen • Two Bedroom and Efficiencies Available • Large Pool Area & Courtyard with Jacuzzi • Laundry Facilities and Cable TV • Group Meeting Area in our Spacious Lobby • Walking distance to the entertainment district • New Bar & Grill next door South Padre Island Art Trails South Padre Island has a rich art scene that highlights different forms of artistry through sand sculpting and sea turtle sculptures. The Sandcastle Art Trail is a collection of 30 sand sculptures that can be found throughout South Padre Island. Local and international sand artists sculpted each work of art, and their designs were based on the area’s location, culture, and history. The Sea Turtle Art Trail comprises 13 unique sea turtle art sculptures located at key businesses and attractions. Each sea turtles shape and charm came from its artist’s creative vision. The local artists took their blank fiberglass statues and created the works of art you see today. A map with all information for the art trails can be found at the Visitors Center at 321 Padre Blvd., and a digital map is available at www.sopadre.com. SpaceX Boca Chica is where nature and space combine with the new SpaceX launch site. The site is testing the Starship, a rocket designed for missions to Mars. You can find out more about the Starship at https://www.spacex.com/vehicles/starship/. Find a link to their live stream at https://www. sopadre.com/spacex/. SPI Convention Center Boasting 45,000 square feet of meeting space and 22,500 square feet of exhibit hall space for presentations and performances, the South Padre Island Convention Center hosts many special, cultural and sporting events, conferences, conventions and trade shows. The convention center is located at 7355 Padre Blvd., 4.1 miles north of the Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge. Call (956) 761-3000 for upcoming events or visit www.sopadre.com. Andy Bowie Park Those wishing to spend a day enjoying the waterfront on South Padre Island will want to visit Andy Bowie Park. The park features a boardwalk to the beach, a pavilion, and picnic tables, and is a must for bird watchers because of the many water birds that live in the area. Located at 7300 N. Padre Blvd., about 5 ½ miles from the Queen Isabella Causeway, the park is open daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the entrance fee is $12 per car. For information call (956) 761-3704.
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