2010 Annual Conference
Local Area Attractions
“Sons of the Beach” “Sandcastle Wizards”
Sandy Feet
& Amazin’ Walter
Learn to
build those wonderful sand scluptures you’ve seen in postcards. Group
instruction starting at $75/hour
On
the beach, in front of your hotel or condo
Tools
are furnished
761-6222
761-5943
fax: 761-8930
http://www.unlitter.com
Amazin’
Walter - 761-5943
“Sea Turtle,
Inc.”
6617 Padre Blvd.
SPI, TX 761-1720/761-4511
Tuesday
& Saturday at 10:00am(weather
permitting)
Donation
- $3.00/adults & $1.00/child
Groups
can arrange for special showtimes & dates in advance. Show lasts about 1 hour.
SeaLife Center – 956-299-0629
110 N. Garcia,
Lighthouse Square
Port Isabel - $2 Donation per person
UT Pan American
Coastal Studies Lab, Isla Blanca Park – 761-2644
Explore the natural habitat and life
of the bay and gulf in an educational setting.
Lasts for about 1 hour depending on age
of group. A donation appreciated.
Fishing on the Pier – rods, reel
& tackle provided. Arranged by
Breakaway
Crusies –
761-2212 in conjuction with other activity.
(Typically $5
for kids, $10 for adults in group)
Schlitterbahn
Beach Waterpark
90 Park Road, Highway 100
South Padre, TX
956-772-SURF
All Day Adult $36.99 + tax
All
Day Child $28.99 + tax
Mid
Day Adult $27.99 + tax (after 3pm)
Mid
Day Child $24.99 + tax (after 3pm)
For
group rates ask for Group Sales
Gladys Porter Zoo - Open 365 days per year, 9am - 5pm
with
extended
summer hours. 546-7187
Adults $7.00
Seniors(over
65) $5.50
Children(2-13) $3.75
Under
2years Free
20%
discount for groups of 10 or more
Zoo Tour
Train - Rental fee $50 for up to 36 ppl.
2
week advance paid reservation required.
Monday
- Saturday only, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Narrated
by park employee, does not stop at all, continuous
ride!
Windsurfing Lessons by Jibber –
956-761-5061
Lesson: $60 for group of 4-1hr of lesson includes
equipment
After that
$15 per hour per person, includes equipment
OR $45 per
person for 5 hours
SPI Kiteboarding – Shane
Gordon –956-772-1098 956-494-6269 956-279-5132
Group
Rates (4 or more)
$50 per person
– 2 hour lesson
(includes all
gear and wave runner support)
Cruises
Breakaway Cruises
- Robert Moore - 956-761-2212
The Xcape - a U.S.
Coast Guard certified vessel, 55’ double-deck
catamaran with passenger capacity of
92, cash bar, also men’s & women’s restrooms aboard.
Early Bird
Dolphin Watch $10.00
ECO Tours
& Sunset Cruises $15.00 Adults
$12.50 Seniors
$10.00 Child (3-12)
Fireworks
Cruises $20.00pp
Ranch BBQ
Cruises $29.95pp
(min.50)
40
or less the price is $1200 including tax
BBQ cruises
leave Sea Ranch Marina, enjoy a dolphin watch, then
heads for the “South Forty” for a real ranch BBQ. Shuttled
to land where a hayride takes you to the camp. Entertainer
singing(variety) while you have dinner, bonfire, then taken to the boat to cruise back to dock. Trip
appx. 3.5 hrs.
Hors
d’oeuvres, beer and wine available for additional charge.
Private
Charters 2 hr min. $275/per hour
3rd
hour $250
4th
hour $225
up
to 65 ppl, then it will be $10 per person up to 90 ppl.
The Aqua Dog - 35’ amphibious vessel, 30 ppl.
seating capacity.
Shaded open-air vessel. Tours SPI, drives into the Laguna Madre,
crosses the bay water of Barracuda Cove and drives on to Boca Chica Beach.
Untamed beauty, bird watch, primitive nature walk, shelling.
Land &
Sea Tour $18.50 Adults
15.00 Child(3-12)
Private
Charters 2 hr cruise $350 (1-24pp.)
3rd
hour $150
4th hour $125
Also available;
Sea
Ranch combos, Fishing trips, Breakfast cruises.
Southern Wave – -772-7245
48’
Catamaran, boards at Louie’s Backyard, noise free sailing
Cruises
accommodates up to 49 ppl
Private
Charter - 2 ½ to 3 hr cruise -$500
Will also do sailing &
snorkeling, sunset tours & fireworks tours during the summer months.
Yoga Classes – by Aziza Barker - 956-778-9853
She gives yoga instruction on regularly scheduled times, but will do
special group instruction.
Golf - South Padre Island Golf Club - 956-943-5678
Regular
guest fees (includes cart fees)
Monday -
Thursday $57
Friday -
Sunday $62
Holidays $62
Jr.
(16 & under) $30
Call for GROUP rates – Mickey Googer
Horseback Riding- The Equestrian
Center -
956-761-4677
Horseback riding on the
beach, can be combined with snorkeling. Beginners welcome age 6 and up, Pony
rides for children under 6
Prices range from $35 for
a 1 hour ride to $45 for 1 ½ hour ride.
Pony rides are $5 for 10
minutes.
Groups of 10 or more get
10% discount, advance reservation and
credit card guarantee
required.
Mexico Tours
VTC - 956-423-4710
800-321-8720
Go with
Jo - 800-999-1446
Original Tours - 956-761-3138
Mexico tours are
about $20 (lunch on your own)
to
$30 (including lunch) for groups of 20 or more.
Tours include
a visit to a silver manufacturing company,
a visit to the
old market, shopping and lunch at Garcias.
Normally a 5
hour tour, may be more depending on traffic.
Fishing - Osprey
- 956-761-6655
Deep Sea Fishing
At
the Sea Ranch Fishing Pier
Heat
& AC, sleek & fast - trips 5hr,
8hr, 12 hr. ($35-$75 pp)
Group
& senior discounts (all discounts are $5)
Children
& spectator rates
Private
Charters - groups up to 50
bait
& tackle furnished
Food
& beverage available on board
Bay
Fishing – 4 hr trip - $15.00 pp
Fisherman’s Wharf - 956-761-7818, 800-752-9889
The
Island Princess - Bay Fishing
4
hr cruises - Regular $15pp
8am,
2pm, sunset cruise 7pm
The
Mentiras - Gulf Fishing
Private
or party charters up to 5 ppl.
$400
– ½ day
$700
– full day
$1000
– Marlin fish trip – 10 hrs.
Jim’s Pier – 956-761-2865
Bay & Deep Sea Fishing,
Sunset Cruises
& Dolphin Watch Trips
Private
Charter Available
Historic Port Isabel – Lighthouse Square Walking
Tour943-7602
Spend a day discovering Port Isabel. Climb the newly restored Port Isabel
Lighthhouse for a breathtaking view, learn about Port Isabel’s fascinating
history by visiting the Museums of Port Isabel, select a unique gift at one of
the many fine specialty shops, and savor the flavors of the region by visiting
the resturants located around the square, all within walking distance.
Admission : Three Site Combination Ticket (Historical Museum, Treasures of the Gulf Museum
& PI Lighthouse)
Adults…………………………………………………….$7.00
Senior (55 &
over)……………………………….$5.00
Students(K-College
w/ID)…………………$2.00
Children 4 &
Under…………….Free Admission
Individual
Site Ticket
Adults……………………………………………………..$3.00
Senior………………………………………………………$2.00
Students………………………………………………….$1.00
Children 4 &
Under………….….Free Admission
Historic Port Isabel-Historical Trolley Tour- 943-6333
One tour of
historical Port Isabel - $6 per person – Wed. – Sat.
There are several Wildlife
Refuges/Preserves in the Lower Rio Grande
Valley. However, down & dusk are the best times
to view the wildlife during the summer as during the daytime of the hot summer months they usally hide to keep
out of the sun. Proper attire &
insect repellant strongly suggested.
Laguna
Atascosa Wildlife Refuge 956-748-3607
Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge 956-787-3079
Sabal Palm Audubon Center & Sanctuary 956-541-8034
Los Ebanos Preserve 956-399-9097
Butterfly
Paradise 956-233-6402
(this is botanical conservatory)
ALL PRICES ARE
SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PLEASE CALL FOR GROUP RATES
