Beach north of Boca Chica State Park. Great for camping and fishing.
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Isolated beach across South Padre Island. It is known for its sandy dunes, quiet atmosphere and scenery. Regarded as a hidden gem by many tourists. Known as Boca Chica Beach to locals.
Acronym is STARGATE
In collaboration with SpaceX, this will be a radio frequency technology park directly across the SpaceX facility which is expected to commence construction in 2018. The facility will be used by researchers for technology and scientific research.
Starbase
Aerospace facility launching Starship from Boca Chica State Park. Although the launch frequency has been lower than in early 2021, there are a lot of Starships and Super Heavy on display there. Many launch equipments can also be seen, such as the launch tower with steel arms and eight white tanks holding propellants, liquid oxygen and water.
In the outskirts of the city. An outdoor shooting range also doubling as a gun shop with a wide selection of guns to shop from. Offers free online courses.
The last battle of the American Civil War. It is close to the US-Mexico border. There is much speculation that the site is haunted.
Relaxing boat tour around the South Padre Island and Port Isabel waters. The purpose of the tour is for shrimp enthusiasts who want to catch fresh shrimp straight off the ocean.