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Have a blast at the Beach Park at Isla Blanca. One of the state’s top attractions, this indoor/ outdoor waterpark offers a whopping 25 acres of family fun. Dozens of rides cater to all ages, including four twisting water coasters, a Surf Rider wave area, and the Rio Aventura, a lazy river flows through the park. Other exciting activities to try are zip-lining and diving or snorkeling in the underwater Sea Trek. There are also several pools, kids’ play areas, and even a manmade beach. Multiple restaurants provide tasty treats all day long.
The 5 Best Things to Do at Isla Blanca Park Every year, more than a million visitors flock to Isla Blanca Park. Set on the southernmost tip of South Padre Island, the coastal park offers a huge variety of activities for the whole family, from great beaches to thrilling amusement rides to outdoor entertainment. And with recent multimillion-dollar renovations now complete, there are even more reasons to head to the tropical tip of Texas.
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Hang out at the new beachfront pavilions. The recently revamped Sandpiper Pavilion and D.J. Lerma Pavilion are the perfect places for spending the day at the beach. They feature picnic tables, dune walkovers, restrooms, and barbecue stations, and are connected via a lighted beachfront boardwalk. Plus, the Sandpiper Pavilion’s new amphitheater regularly hosts live music.
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Hit the beach. Enjoy the mile-long stretch of wide, soft, white-sand beaches and take a dip in the gorgeous, crystal-clear Gulf waters. Build a sandcastle, fly a kite, or simply relax and soak up the sea views. Beach chairs and umbrellas are available for rent.
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Fish on the jetties. Bring your rod and reel to this top fishing spot, a favorite of locals and visitors alike. The jetties offer the opportunity to catch all kinds of different species that live in the Gulf. No need to bring your own bait; there’s a bait stand right at the entrance to the jetties.
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See a famous statue. The towering “El Cristo de los Pescadores,” or Christ of the Fisherman, is located at the southernmost edge of the park. The memorial pays tribute to local shrimp fisherman who lost their lives at sea.
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