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Get Out - Things To Do
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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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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 .
3Fish 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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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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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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