Okay this is less of a Boca Chica review and more of a SpaceX Starbase review. We went on the long…read moredrive from South Padre Island to visit Boca Chica to see where the gulf meets the Rio grande but ended up arriving just as Elon was rolling a rocket out to his launch site so we were in a unique traffic jam and then Boca Chica was shut down for the day so we didn't get to visit it but seeing the big rocket and all the pics and video we got were still an awesome thing! Visit out here for Starbase alone and if Boca Chica is open see it too

OMG, Yes! If only it was true!!!…read more There Is No Boca Chica State Park! Evidently someone assumed it was and posted this site. I've asked Yelp to remove and they wouldn't. I even referred them to the Texas State Parks Web site which list All Texas State Parks. So just be aware this area is part of the lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge! I think since Yelps not taking it down I'll go ahead and post some photos from the area!!! All of these photos came from the same area other Yelpers have been mistakenly adding reviews to.

Great shade areas lovely views Clean beach…read more You can walk or bike in for free Great place for groups lots of picnic tables and a boat ramp although it gets crowded because there only one for both in and out boat traffick

Fantastic way to spend an afternoon. There are public bathrooms, outdoor showers and parking. I…read morelove the area with tables and umbrellas which make it a great family friendly place.

Yay!! First time taking a vehicle onto the beach. It's a great experience. People bring food and…read moregames for a fun family day. I enjoyed running up and down the dunes which was great.

I was taken aback when the attendant told me $12 when we go to the Cameron County Parks and…read moreRecreation entrance. It was 7:55 pm on May 28, 2025, and we just wanted to look around, particularly at the Jesus statue. But no, we had to pay the full price! Scattered all across the loop we drove was litter. It was sad. Tons of RVs were at the campground. Several folks in single vehicles still enjoying the sunset. But those single day use areas weren't crowded by that point. Be very careful driving. I encountered many dog walkers who just didn't care or didn't know I was approaching, me in the right of way, but I digress. Also, watch out for kids just playing in the middle of the parking lot. Their parents oblivious to me trying to exit. That also happen... but there was a perfectly good beach area for them to play on just a few yards away. *sigh* Never again unless I am here much earlier in the day. I would never see myself camping here.

Clean park with a lot of activities. The equipment is in good shape. Kids always outside playing…read moreand having fun. Workout stations and walking trail. Also a great spot for events.

...pretty cool little park. Short track. Things for kits. Safe. Right next door to police…read moredepartment.

Very nice "nature walk" ... free boardwalk, not too long, out into the marshes of Laguna Madre (the…read moreinterior side of SPI). Lots of wildlife to see, great signage along the trail with photos of the wildlife there. The highlight is the end of the trail, a small observation pavilion over the water, a great place to watch the many dozens of aquatic birds splashing, catching fish, just hanging out... GREAT place to catch a sunset amid the "buzz" of the wildlife. Highly recommend!

Next to the south Padre island convention center. Really nice views. Unfortunately I got there a…read moretad bit too late. Forgot to take pictures before the sun set, still beautiful though.

Going to the top of the lighthouse was a cool experience. If you have trouble with stairs and…read moreladders, I don't recommend this for you. The stairs are winding and small. The ladders are very narrow and steep. I had to put my feet sideways. The view at the top is really nice. It's worth the few dollars to pay. My friends and I wore sandals. Tennie shoes would be safer though. The lighthouse is right before you cross over the bridge to get to South Padre Island. It's small, but you can't miss it.

Tight quarters inside. The top is closed off. Good view once on level just below top but wanted to…read morego to top and should only permit one group in at a time -- not worth the $5 per person fee to climb it

The views are out of a movie, a hidden park right along the shore. There are picnics to sit with…read moreloved ones and enjoy a meal. While the scenery merits 5 stars, by the shore there is a sign alerting you of sharp objects. There are picnic tables, a volleyball net, and even grills.

Our experience with Breakaway Cruises was terrible and completely unprofessional…read more We arrived at 2:00 PM to schedule and pay for a 4:00 PM jet ski reservation for three jet skis for our group of six. We spent about 20 minutes completing paperwork and talking with Coral, who told us to be back by 3:45 PM. We left to change and returned at 3:35 PM, ready for our ride. Instead, Coral told us the 3:00 PM group had "just arrived late" and we'd now have to wait until 5:00 PM. That's completely unacceptable. Even if her story was true and they really were the 3:00 PM group, they were late. Breakaway Cruises should have canceled or delayed them--not us, who showed up on time and followed every instruction. On top of that, I overheard Coral speaking with the other group, and it didn't sound like they were late at all. It felt more like Breakaway Cruises was overbooking to make extra money and shifting people around to cover it up. I even heard Coral asking another group whether they had evening plans--more evidence of double-booking (her knowing they would make them wait past their scheduled time). We asked Coral to let us go as scheduled or cancel the other party. She claimed to agree with us but did nothing. She refused to let us speak with a manager. Instead, she offered us "inventory" jet skis that had been sitting in storage. Why should we get older, potentially less safe equipment when we did everything right? The other group should have been inconvenienced, not us (that is if they were really "late"). We ultimately left without riding because we didn't feel safe using equipment that might not have been recently serviced. Breakaway Cruises clearly doesn't care about customers' time, safety, or money. They're unethical, careless, and willing to lie or overbook to boost profits. I would absolutely not recommend them.

Customer service here was honestly terrible. The lady working the front kept jumping between…read morecustomers without actually finishing with anyone. It was super disorganized and frustrating. She gave me a form to fill out but it had someone else's full information on it, including their ID. That's a huge privacy issue. I asked when I first got there what the requirements were for riding a jet ski and she told me there were no hidden fees. After waiting around 40 minutes and filling out everything, she suddenly tells us we need a boating permit that costs another 10 to 15 dollars. That should have been mentioned from the start. Overall a really unprofessional experience. I wouldn't come back or recommend this place to anyone.

South Padre Island, Texas, was not somewhere my family went for a little R&R while I was growing…read moreup. That was more the Corpus Christi and Port Aransas areas. I always wondered why not further south? I think it just meant more driving for my dad. Lol. This resort town is incredibly laid back. If you're searching for upscale dining and shopping, go elsewhere. Head to Dallas! Lol. The people are mostly friendly. The beaches weren't pristinely clean, but most areas we went to were not waste-ridden. These waters were very calm and soothing when we were here in late May 2025. There is tar, but not to the extent that Kaitlyn B. complained about in her Jun 1, 2025 review. Not in my experience. If it gets on your skin, use an old wash rag or a paper towel and baby oil. Clothes are a little tougher. Just don't put them in the dryer because the stains will set even deeper. In the area that I can recommend for nature lovers: + Butterfly Garden + Isla Blanca Park + Sea Turtle Inc. + Whaling Wall + Bonus: Sea Shell Beach (so many shells + free parking, but no restrooms!) Take the State Park Rd 100 (aka Ocean Blvd) all the way north past the South Padre Island Convention Center. You can't miss it. The road ends. Don't be scared. Be cautious of standing water and lots of sand in the roadway, though. Be adventurous, have fun, and please manage your damn trash properly & dispose of it when you go back into town!

6.00 for vets for 24 hrs camping, jeeping and playing on the beach. Best deal aroundread more