Fun Beach Activities

South Padre Island beaches provide you with an opportunity to do a great many thigns while on the beach. Although you probably already have a good idea of the things you may want to do while at the beach, we have put together our list of fun beach activities that can be done on South Padre Island’s beaches. This list will not include some of the larger activities like South Padre Island Fishing, as these are discussed in other areas.

Build Sand Castles. This is an activity that the whole family can enjoy and it allows you to really show off your creative abilities. All that is needed is a basic shovel and pail. From here, you can get quite intricate with scrapers and the use of glue pastes.
Throw the Football or Frisbee Around. This seems to be a staple at every beach I have ever been to. This gives you a chance to play catch with family and friends in an environment you do not normally get to be in. So go long and enjoy the new environment.
Body boarding or boogy boarding. These are a hit with the kids as they allow them to stay close to the shore and ride the surf. Also, these are fun amusement for the parents as they watch their kids in action.
Read a Good book. Find a quiet place on the beach and sit back on a big beach towel and chair and read a good fiction paperback or newspaper. The cool breeze and calm background noise will be enjoyable and therapeutic. Be sure to bring an umbrella to give you some additional shade.
Go Tanning with or without the Radio/Ipod. This gives you a chance to get yourself a rich golden tan and enjoy either the ambience around you or listen to your favorite hits.
Go crab hunting. Beat the rush by going out to the beach in the early morning and go hunting for crabs. The kids will love this is as they move about trying to catch the next scampering crab.
Collect seashells. Bring the kids and go collect seashells on the shore. Then, go shopping to find more interesting shells. After the trip is over, make necklaces out of the shells. This will give the kids a nice reminder of the trip that they can hold on to for many years to come.
Feed the seagulls. The seagulls are plentiful at South Padre Island and they love to eat. Bring along some shrimp or a loaf of bread and feed the birds along the shore.
Play beach volleyball. Play volleyball the way it was meant to be played. Due to the out-going nature of the South Padre Tourists, you should have little trouble joining a game or finding some people to join yours.
Go off the beaten path. If you have a four wheel drive vehicle, head north on the island and go past the pavement. You won’t be allowed to drive over any sand dunes; however, you will get a chance to go down an exciting path less traveled.
Enjoy the Fireworks at night. South Padre Island offers a fireworks show on the bayside on every Friday during the summer. Choose a good spot at either a bay side restaurant or the beach where you can take in the show.
Make sand angels. You are probably more familiar with their snow counterpart; however, you can still make these in the sand with your family.
Make a sand tomb. Bury someone in sand (That is from the neck down). Just don’t forget to let them out after awhile.
Go Tent Camping. Take a walk on the rugged, wild side and setup a tent that allows you to camp out on the beach. This gives you a chance to enjoy the gulf breeze and quick access to the beach.
Go bayside and watch the ships. Take some time out to gawk at all the different types of ships in Laguna Madre bay. This is a rare chance for the landlubber in you to see the sea-going life up and personal.
Go fish. Not fishing mind you. We mean bring a deck of cards and play this or your favorite card game. Something about being out on the beach makes this event much more interesting than normal.
Enjoy the sunrise. If you have never experienced a sunrise on the Texas coast, be sure to plan one. There is something both magical and awe-inspiring about seeing this single event. Just the experience of it should galvanize you for the rest of the day.
Go Cowboy. Bring a stake and a couple of horseshoes and play a game of horseshoes on the beach. This is a fun leisure activity which can be both competitive and amusing.
Moonlight walk on the beach. Take a walk along the beach after dark with your special someone. The surf and the stars give off a romantic flair that should not be missed.
Fly a Kite. Although this may not seem like that much fun. The South Padre Island winds make this better than normal and even a bit challenging.
Make Footprints. For the little ones, take them out to the beach and make foot prints in the sand. Watch their eyes light up as they see their tracks.

As you have gone through this list, you have probably thought of a few things that could have been added to this list. That is ok. The main goal is to start to get you thinking on what activities you would like to do. Oh yeah, one more thing. Don’t forget to bring the waterproof camera. Memories are great, but pictures can last a lifetime.

*To get details on what to bring, check out the vacation checklist.