Attractions & Things to Do
Island Adventure Park
Spanning the northern end of South Padre Island at 21040 Ocean Blvd, Island Adventure Park features horseback riding along the secluded Gulf beach, a 6-line zip line circuit, go-karts, a petting barn, and private beach bonfires. One of the island's premier family adventure destinations.
Plan your visit
- Location
- 21040 Ocean Blvd, South Padre Island, TX, 78597
- Phone
- (956) 761-4677
- Business Type
- ⭐ Local & Independent
What to know before you go
Details checked . Confirm prices, schedules and policies with the business when planning your visit.
Schedules 1 detail
Horseback ride departure times vary by product and day: Morning Special is Wed-Fri 10:00 AM, Sat-Sun 9:30 AM; Family Favorite is Wed-Fri 4:00 PM, Sat-Sun 11:30 AM & 4:00 PM; the Spectacular Sunset Ride is 6:00 PM daily but moves to 5:30 PM starting September 27 as the sun sets earlier.
Services 1 detail
Horseback riding is sold as seven distinct beach-ride products at different times/prices: a 1-hour 'Family Favorite' ride (cheapest), a 1-hour private beach ride, a 1.5-hour 'Morning Special' extended ride, a 1.5-hour private morning ride, a 1.5-hour 'Spectacular Sunset' ride, a 1.5-hour private sunset ride, and a 90-minute walk-only Moonlight ride offered only around the full moon.
Amenities 1 detail
The zip-line system was installed and certified to Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) standards by a third-party installer (Adventure Experience, Inc.), uses redundant hardware on every cable/pulley/lanyard, and has an automatic braking system so riders don't hand-brake themselves.
Policies 3 details
Outside food and drinks are generally not allowed in the park (water is fine), on-site parking is available for all guests, and walk-ins are accepted when guides have availability, though the site recommends booking online in advance, especially in peak season.
Pets are not permitted anywhere in the park except service animals.
Zip-line riders under 18 must have a liability waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian, and anyone with certain medical conditions, physical restrictions, or who is pregnant cannot participate for safety reasons.
Prices 3 details
Horseback ride starting prices per rider: Family Favorite (1hr) $99, Private Beach Ride (1hr) $149, Morning Special (1.5hr) $139, Private Morning Ride (1.5hr) $189, Spectacular Sunset Ride (1.5hr) $159, Private Sunset Ride (1.5hr) $209, Moonlight Ride (90min, full-moon only) $199. All rides list a minimum age of 6 and a 300 lb rider weight limit.
Petting Barn admission is charged per person; children 2 and under enter free. Pony rides (ages 2-5) cost extra, but the site does not state the pony-ride price.
Zip-lining is sold in two formats: 'One Round' (two zips) starting at $49, and a 45-minute unlimited 'Zip-a-thon' session starting at $69. Both require a weight of 60-300 lbs (participants are weighed on site) and run Wednesday through Sunday at 3:00 PM.
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