Museums and Art
South Padre Island has much more to offer than just surf and sand. While vacationing there, visitors can choose from a wide variety of activities and attractions - located on the Island or a short drive away - to fill their time between trips to the beach.
A local art gallery here on South Padre Island where you can purchase items created by local artists or even take a class and do some art while you are here. Call ahead as they have sporadic hours |
Phone: |
956-761-2112 |
Port Isabel Historical Museum & Treasures of the Gulf Museum
Housed in the oldest structure in Port Isabel, the museum has one of the largest collections of Mexican artifacts from the US Mexican war.
Learn about the 3 ships that sunk just north of South Padre Island and enjoy hands-on exhibits, children will enjoy mapping out a treasure site.
Open Tuesday through Saturday 10am 4pm |
Phone: |
956-943-7602 |
Port Isabel Lighthouse
Visit the Lighthouse and the Keepers Cottage and learn an important piece of coastal living.
Open daily 9am 5pm |
Phone: |
956-943-2262 |
Island Cinema North
Catch a first run movie at our local movie theatre |
Phone: |
956-761-7828 |