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B&S Kites: 410 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island. 956-761-1248.
Kites, flags, windsocks, toys. The newest kite store on the island provides a huge array of kites and free lessons ... no strings attached.

Ben's Go-Karts: Across the street from TIKI Hotel, South Padre Island. 956-761-5429.
Fun for all the family. Open every day.

Breakaway Cruises: 1 Padre Blvd, at Sea Ranch Marina, South Padre Island. 956-761-2212.
Experience the newest way to sea life with Eco Tours. Land and sea tours, parasailing and dolphin watch also available.

Coconuts On The Bay: Laguna Blvd. & Marlin St. South Padre Island. 956-761-4218.
The Island's original palapa bar that includes parasailing rides and wave runners.

Island Cinema North: 4700 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. 956-761-7828. Call for show times.

Island Traders Bookstore & Coffee shop: 104 W. Pompano, South Padre Island. 956-761-5231.
An Island original, this café offers a wide variety of coffee and hard-to-find books. Open Mon. - Wed. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri. - Sat. from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Massage & Healing Arts Center: 2100 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island. 956-761-1814.
Awaken the potential for self healing. Serving the Island for 13 years. Swedish and sports massage, neuromuscular, deep tissue, connective tissue, trigger point - myotherapy, acupoints, hatha yoga and much, much more. LMT/RMT licensed through New York City's Swedish Institute of Massage. Appointments available seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Peggy's Tattoos: 2412 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island. 956-761-6595.
Licensed, sterile professional surroundings, Peggy's offers both permanent and temporary tattoos. They do it all, from mild to wild.

Peggy's Tanning Salon: 2412 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island. 956-761-6595.
Rain or shine, day or night, maintain that perfect tan at Peggy's.

Pennies From Heaven Arcade: 103 E. Maxan, Port Isabel. 956-943-6787.
Play games for points and gift cards to local businesses. Free coffee, snacks, and soft drinks.

Pirate's Landing Fishing Pier: Waterfront at the Lighthouse in Port Isabel. 956-943-7437.
The longest fishing pier in Texas! Open 24 hours. Snacks, sandwiches, cold drinks, beer, ice, tackle, and bait.

Schlitterbahn's Beach Water park: 90 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. 956-772-7873.
Waterslides, water coasters, surfing machine and more. The Island's newest attraction offers fun for the whole family.

Sea Ranch Fishing Pier: on South Padre Island, turn right off the causeway then turn right again. 956-761-HOOK (4665). Everything you need to catch the big one - bait, snacks, beer, tackle. Also bay fishing aboard the "Bay King" and deep sea fishing aboard the "Osprey" and "Osprey II."

Sons of the Beach Sand Castle Wizards: 956-761-6222.
Learn how to build a better sand castle from the folks who wrote the book on Texas Gulf Coast sand sculpture. Great family activity! Group and private lessons available, call for information or reservation.

Sonny's Beach Service: 310 Padre Blvd. at Sheraton, 500 Padre Blvd. at Radisson & Tequila Sunset, 200 W. Pike St. on South Padre Island. 956-761-2492.
Go shopping or go parasailing with up to 3 people, also many watercraft rides available.

South Padre Island Golf Club: 1 Golf House Rd, Laguna Vista. 956-943-3622.
First class golf on the Laguna Madre in Laguna Vista. This top notch 18-hole course has all the amenities, including a driving range and fully-equipped pro-shop. Equipment rentals available.

Splash Water sports: 201 West Pike (at Wahoo Saloon), South Padre Island. 956-761-1060.
Sunset cruises and charters on Southern Wave Sailing Charters. Parasailing adventures, wave runners, dolphin watch and Island tours available.

Valley International Country Club: Business 77 and 802 in Brownsville. 956-546-5331.
Come play a round at VICC. Golf course and restaurant open daily. Lee Holeman Duo performing Friday and Saturday.

Wind chasers: 5800 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island. 956-761-7484.
Fun for kids of all ages. A must-see while you're on the Island. Kites of all kinds as well as beach toys, banners, darts, windsocks, Yo-Yos. Over 1,000 kites on display.

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