Laguna Madre Nature Trail — Attraction in South Padre Island

This place was really cool. Drove from Dallas and came for the week to enjoy the beach. This happened to be right across the street from the hotel we were staying at. This place did not fail. Once you pay for your ticket you have an option to buy tortoise food and alligator food. Unfortunately when we were there they were not feeding alligators but I paid the $5 to feed the tortoise and it did not disappoint. Probably the highlight of my trip there. Seeing all the different birds migrate to one spot is pretty cool and I saw some pretty cool fish as well. Didn't see any wild alligators but maybe on my next visit. Would recommend to go if you're in...

Although SPI does not have a board walk along the beach, this nature trail on the Laguna Madre side is as close as it gets. It is an elevated board walk trail above the marshes and water ways. It is very easy to get and the scenery/wildlife beautiful. The two trails are not long, but every set will provide you with wonderful views. I always see different birds, fish. turtles & even alligators. During the hot summer months, visit during the early morning and later evening hours. The other months are best as you can really enjoy being over the water. Parking and...

This FREE WALK is immediately north of the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center. In one place, the two trails are five feet from each other. As such, the views are similar, but the birding and nature center is more extensive and includes more natural and man-made basins where many fish species are easily seen. It was very windy during my last visit so I didn't see as many birds or wildlife but it was still a beautiful and...