Kayak & SUP Launch Sites
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Isla Blanca Park - South Padre Island
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Fee: $12.00 per vehicle
Isla Blanca Park is our top pick as it offers several options for visitors looking to launch a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddle boards in the bay or gulf, including the Children's Beach next to the boat ramp, Dolphin Cove beach in the ship channel, and the beach along the gulf. Aside from having the most options, Isla Blanca Park also offers visitors with the best amenities including plenty of parking, showers, restrooms, grills, shade, a jetties, and a bait shop.
Please watch out for oysters/rocks in the bay and stingrays in the bay / surf when walking your vessel into the water. It is also important to monitor the weather and tides prior to launching. Weather conditions to monitor in the summer are isolated thunderstorms, and cold fronts in the fall/winter/spring.
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Queen Isabella Causeway - South Padre Island
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Fee: $0.00
Visitors can launch kayaks and stand-up paddle boards from the entrance to South Padre Island, next to the Queen Isabella Causeway. Parking space next to the water line is available, but fairly limited. You may also find parking on the road behind the welcome sign - connecting the causeway's entry / exit roads.
Please watch out for oysters and stingrays when walking your vessel into the water. It is also important to monitor the weather and tides prior to launching. Weather conditions to monitor in the summer are isolated thunderstorms, and cold fronts in the fall/winter/spring. Strong winds produce strong currents and choppy conditions. Remain close to the Island to reduce chop on the water during NE,E,SE winds.
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West Polaris Boat Ramp - South Padre Island
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Fee: $0.00 per vehicle
The West Polaris Boat Ramp is an excellent choice for visitors looking to launch kayaks and stand-up paddle boards in the middle of the Island. Parking is available along W. Polaris St. W. Aries St. and W. Verna Jean St. Stand-up paddle boards can be rented from Eh-Brah SUP located inside the Plaza Island Center. Coffee and drinks can be purchased from Milo's Coffee also located inside the Plaza Island Center. A nearby Stripes convenient store is also located on the corner of E. Polaris and Padre Blvd.
Please watch out for oysters/rocks and stingrays when walking your vessel into the water. The boat ramp is also very slippery. It is also important to monitor the weather and tides prior to launching. Weather conditions to monitor in the summer are isolated thunderstorms, and cold fronts in the fall/winter/spring. Strong winds produce strong currents and choppy conditions. Remain close to the Island to reduce chop on the water during NE,E,SE winds.
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The Flats - South Padre Island
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Fee: $12.00 per vehicle when toll booth is open.
The Flats is located on the north end of South Padre Island, between the SPI Convention Center and The Shores Subdivision. This is a popular option with easy access to the water and plenty of space, although there are no other amenities for visitors at this time.
Please watch out for oysters/rocks and stingrays when walking your vessel into the water. The boat ramp is also very slippery. It is also important to monitor the weather and tides prior to launching. Weather conditions to monitor in the summer are isolated thunderstorms, and cold fronts in the fall/winter/spring. Strong winds produce strong currents!
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On The Beach at South Padre Island
Located on South Padre Island
Fee: $0.00 - SPI Public Beach Access
Fee: $12.00 - Cameron County Public Beach Access
Visitors can launch kayaks and stand-up paddle boards (SUPs) anywhere along the beach on South Padre Island, utilizing various public beach access points along Gulf Blvd. Please visit: Public Beach Access page to get details on the nearest beach access to you.
Please watch out for stingrays when walking your vessel into the water. It is also important to monitor the weather and tides prior to launching. Weather conditions to monitor in the summer are isolated thunderstorms, and cold fronts in the fall/winter/spring. Strong winds produce strong currents!
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