Attractions & Things to Do

Sandcastle Village

The Holiday Sandcastle Village of South Padre Island is an outdoor walk-through sculpture gallery featuring massive, intricately carved sand sculptures created by master sand sculptors from around the world. Located beneath the Ferris wheel in the heart of the entertainment district, the park offers seasonal exhibits, lighted nighttime walkways, a dog-friendly graffiti wall, and photo ops with world-famous sand creations. Free admission; donations support local artists and village upkeep.