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 |
