Hotels near University of Texas Pan American Coastal Studies Laboratory South Padre Island

If thrills are what you're after, head to Beach Park at Isla Blanca, located 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from central South Padre Island. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at Beach Park at Isla Blanca, you'll love Beach Waterpark, just a short walk away.

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Isla Blanca Beach, located 3.1 mi (5 km) from central South Padre Island. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at South Padre Island Beach.

Imagine strolling along Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier for some great waterfront pics. It's located 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from central South Padre Island. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

Isla Blanca Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from central South Padre Island, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center and Laguna Madre Nature Trail, both nearby.

Beach Waterpark is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from central South Padre Island, why not stop by during your stay. If you have fun at Beach Waterpark, you'll love Beach Park at Isla Blanca, just a short walk away.

You might want to get your camera out and head to Jesus Christ of the Fisherman Statue— just one of the landmarks located 3 mi (4.8 km) from central South Padre Island.

South Padre Jetties is 3.1 mi (5 km) from central South Padre Island, why not stop by during your stay. If you have fun at South Padre Jetties, you'll love Beach Park at Isla Blanca and SpaceX Starbase Launch Site, both located nearby.

If thrills are what you're after, head to Gravity Park, located 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from central South Padre Island. If you have fun at Gravity Park, you'll love Beach Park at Isla Blanca and Sea Turtle Inc, both located nearby.