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Your visit to South Padre island and Port Isabel
is not complete without a cruise on the Black
Dragon. We realize however there are many other
fun things to do while visiting this wonderful
destination and would like to point out a few for
you to consider. |
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Pirate's Landing Restaurant and Fishing Pier |
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One of if not the most popular restaurants in our
area. "Texas' Longest Fishing Pier" is located
here with guides and party boats. Our Offices are
located here as well as the berth of the Black
Dragon |
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Isabella
Charters |
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The largest fishing boat in the area. Great bay
fishing and dolphin watch trips are available.
Also located here at Pirate's Landing. |
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Osprey Fishing Trips |
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The premier deep sea charter for South Padre/Port
Isabel. Bay fishing is available on their Bay
King. Go First Class. |
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Sea
Ranch Restaurant |
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Looking for a GREAT dinner spot. This is it!
Rated as a Top 500 USA restaurant as well as
listed as one of "The World's Best Seafood
Restaurants" Don't miss it! |
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Breakaway Cruises |
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"The Pros of Padre" offers the area's top dolphin
watch, eco-tours, and parasailing, snorkeling and
amphibious trips. |
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South
Padre Information.com |
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Great web site for planning your trip. Hotels,
events, maps, coupons and more. |
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South Padre Weddings |
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We were surprised at the requests we have received
requesting chartering The Black Dragon for
weddings! South Padre Weddings can do it all for
you |
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Horseback Riding
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ATV Rentals |
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The Island Equestrian Center has long been a
favorite venue for visitors to this area. This
year they have added ATV rentals on their own sand
dune course to their offerings. |
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SPI Dolphin Research & Sea Life Nature Center
Located in Port Isabel, at the base of the bridge heading to
South Padre Island, the Dolphin Research & Sea Life Nature
Center offers visitors an up close look at numerous locally
indigenous sea creatures, as well as daily educational
programs. Dolphin and bird watching boat tours are also
available nearby.
Sea Turtle, Inc.
South Padre Island's Sea Turtle, Inc. is dedicated to
rescuing and rehabilitating sea turtles, particularly the
endangered Kemp's Ridley. Sea Turtle, Inc. also offers
education tours, giving visitors an up-close look at these
magnificent creatures.
Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark - South Padre Island
One of the top waterparks in the country, South Padre
Island's Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark is located right on
the beach and offers a wide variety of waterslides, rides,
pools and other ways to 'get wet.' Schlitterbahn Beach also
features a restaurant, sports bar and evening entertainment
during the summer season.
Museums of Port Isabel
The tiny town of Port Isabel in Deep South Texas is steeped
in history. As one of Texas’ oldest towns, Port Isabel
served as a strategic port during both the Mexican-American
War and the Civil War. Today, the Museums of Port Isabel
celebrate and spotlight the area's rich history.
Palo Alto Battlefield
Over the years, the Rio Grande Valley has played an
important role in Texas and US history. Palo Alto
Battlefield, just north of Brownsville, was the site of the
first battle of the US/Mexican War in 1846. Today, Palo Alto
is open to visitors as part of the National Park Service.
Point Isabel Lighthouse - Port Isabel Lighthouse
The Point Isabel Lighthouse in Port Isabel served mariners
along the Texas coast for more than five decades. Today it
is designated as the Point Isabel Lighthouse State Historic
Site and is a favorite stop for tourists and history buffs.
Gladys Porter Zoo
Located at the tip of Texas, in the border city of
Brownsville, the Gladys Porter Zoo has long been recognized
as one of the nation’s best zoos. Easily one of the most
popular attractions in South Texas, Gladys Porter Zoo
attracts nearly 400,000 visitors on an annual basis.
Breakaway Cruises
Breakaway Cruises of South Padre Island offers dolphin
watches, sunset cruises, fireworks cruises, snorkel trips,
and more to make your South Padre Island vacation complete.
Fins 2 Feathers Cruises
Fins 2 Feathers Cruises of South Padre Island offers a
variety of private sunset, dolphin watch and bird watching
cruises and activities.
Island Equestrian Center
South Padre Island's Island Equestrian Center offers kids
and adults alike an opportunity to ride a horse on the beach
on the desolate stretches beach on the north side of South
Padre Island.
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
Located a short drive from South Padre Island, Laguna
Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge boasts half a dozen trails
on which visitors can view an amazing variety of bird and
animal life, including the reclusive Ocelot.
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