About the Company
rating: 4.6
Categories
- Nature preserve
Contact Information
Phone: +1 956-761-3000
Website: https://www.sopadre.com/listing/laguna-madre-nature-trail/1079/
Address: 7355 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, United States
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Reviews
Review №1
Rating: 5
Its free!! Great during migration. A must.
Date: a month ago
Review №2
Rating: 5
Beautiful views of both open water in the bay and the marshes by the shore.
Date: 2 months ago
Review №3
Rating: 5
Date: 2 months ago
Review №4
Rating: 5
Date: 2 months ago
Review №5
Rating: 4
This place was really cool. Drove from Dallas and came for the week to enjoy the beach. This happened to be right across the street from the hotel we were staying at. This place did not fail. Once you pay for your ticket you have an option to buy tortoise food and alligator food. Unfortunately when we were there they were not feeding alligators but I paid the $5 to feed the tortoise and it did not disappoint. Probably the highlight of my trip there. Seeing all the different birds migrate to one spot is pretty cool and I saw some pretty cool fish as well. Didnt see any wild alligators but maybe on my next visit. Would recommend to go if youre in South Padre.
Date: 3 months ago
Review №6
Rating: 5
Although SPI does not have a board walk along the beach, this nature trail on the Laguna Madre side is as close as it gets. It is an elevated board walk trail above the marshes and water ways. It is very easy to get and the scenery/wildlife beautiful. The two trails are not long, but every set will provide you with wonderful views. I always see different birds, fish. turtles & even alligators. During the hot summer months, visit during the early morning and later evening hours. The other months are best as you can really enjoy being over the water. Parking and entry is free.
Date: 5 months ago
Review №7
Rating: 5
Date: 8 months ago
Review №8
Rating: 4
Nice trails where you could look into the underlying land and see all sorts of native plants and animals!
Date: 9 months ago
Review №9
Rating: 5
Free and lots of birds, ducks, pelicans
Date: 9 months ago
Review №10
Rating: 5
Entrance is by the convention center with plenty of parking. At the entrance is a small but nice park and restrooms. The walkways to the bay have informative signage and wide paths with railings. Some sections are covered and have seating for taking a break and watching wildlife. Overall a nice relaxing way to enjoy birds and wildlife of the island bay side.
Date: 11 months ago
Review №11
Rating: 5
Nice boardwalk stroll, lots & lots of different species of birds. Loved the little palapa at the end of the boardwalk for some shelter from the sun. Took some good pictures & videos. We missed the Bird & Nature Center by a half hour (they closed at 5pm), but it was nice to catch this little nature trail and still see some cool birds :)
Date: a year ago
Review №12
Rating: 5
Dog friendly
Date: a year ago
Review №13
Rating: 5
Date: a year ago
Review №14
Rating: 4
My wife and I liked it and could have spent more time. Our kids, 10 and 9 yrs old liked it but were ready to go fairly quickly. ITS FREE!
Date: a year ago
Review №15
Rating: 5
Also check out the SPI convention center and walk ways. Birds and waterways
Date: a year ago
Review №16
Rating: 5
Date: a year ago
Review №17
Rating: 5
Fantastic place to go birding. Had fun finding new birds to add to my ever growing bird list. Next door to South Padre Island Birding Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary, yet so different. Free and a must see!
Date: a year ago
Review №18
Rating: 5
Date: a year ago
Review №19
Rating: 5
Definitely one of my favorite places in SPI. I always come here to have a nice walk, watching tortoises, crocodiles, and island vegetation. It also has really cool sea watchers.
Date: a year ago
Review №20
Rating: 5
Nice place to visit to see some wildlife. Easy walk.
Date: a year ago
Review №21
Rating: 5
As good or better than the Birding Trail you pay for, directly next door. Theres less walkways to see birds, but its FREE vs paying 10$ to get on the Birding Trail. Parking is FREE at the Community Center.
Date: a year ago
Review №22
Rating: 3
Date: a year ago
Review №23
Rating: 5
This is absolutely been my favorite place in South Padre Island. Incredibly peaceful.
Date: a year ago
Review №24
Rating: 5
Pretty views of the water
Date: a year ago
Review №25
Rating: 4
A nice stroll above the wetlands on a boardwalk. Not sure why there is no direct connection to the birding trail which is adjacent.
Date: a year ago
Review №26
Rating: 5
I never new south Padre had a nature walk and once I found out I right away went and it was sooo amazing! So nice & beautiful views!!
Date: a year ago
Review №27
Rating: 5
Date: a year ago
Review №28
Rating: 5
My favorite place to hike on the island. Nice boardwalks and lots of birds.
Date: a year ago
Review №29
Rating: 5
Date: a year ago
Review №30
Rating: 5
Date: a year ago
Review №31
Rating: 5
Beautiful
Date: a year ago
Review №32
Rating: 5
This FREE WALK is immediately north of the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center. In one place, the two trails are five feet from each other. As such, the views are similar, but the birding and nature center is more extensive and includes more natural and man-made basins where many fish species are easily seen. It was very windy during my last visit so I didnt see as many birds or wildlife but it was still a beautiful and enjoyable walk.
Date: a year ago
Review №33
Rating: 5
Date: a year ago
Review №34
Rating: 5
Date: a year ago
Review №35
Rating: 3
Nice area to walk around and see birds & guys wind surfing.
Date: a year ago
Review №36
Rating: 4
Nice easy trail to watch birds on
Date: a year ago
Review №37
Rating: 5
Date: a year ago
Review №38
Rating: 5
Nice little nature walk
Date: a year ago
Review №39
Rating: 5
Excellent trails for bird and wildlife watching. Very well maintained walk paths
Date: a year ago
Review №40
Rating: 4
Date: a year ago
Review №41
Rating: 4
Date: a year ago
Review №42
Rating: 5
Date: a year ago
Review №43
Rating: 5
Nice boardwalk adjacent to the SPI birding center and its free to visit! Not as good for shorebirds as its neighbor, but better for passerines right around the conference center. Parking at the conference center is plentiful, and the restrooms were very clean. Toilets: Very clean! Well stocked. They have soap and running water.
Date: a year ago
Review №44
Rating: 3
Not much to see really.... Sokay
Date: a year ago
Review №45
Rating: 5
Its not a traditional trail trail, but the trail will surprise you for sure. Its a 10 min trail, make sure that you carry binoculars for watching birds. You can also do fishing.
Date: a year ago
Review №46
Rating: 3
Date: 2 years ago
Review №47
Rating: 5
Very nature-y
Date: 2 years ago
Review №48
Rating: 5
See wildlife here
Date: 2 years ago
Review №49
Rating: 4
FREE. Very interesting little wildlife boardwalk. Needs to a couple of different piers in the area. Nice view of the wetlands and bay. No fishing allowed, so dont even think about it. Pictures encouraged though. Dont forget to check out the Wyland murals on the way out. Outdoor bathrooms open and for public use.
Date: 2 years ago
Review №50
Rating: 5
Date: 2 years ago
Review №51
Rating: 5
Date: 2 years ago
Review №52
Rating: 5
Took a minute to find that entry was down by convention center. Otherwise a peaceful walk with nature.
Date: 2 years ago
Review №53
Rating: 5
Date: 2 years ago
Review №54
Rating: 5
Date: 2 years ago
Review №55
Rating: 5
yearly tradition no cap
Date: 2 years ago
Review №56
Rating: 5
Date: 2 years ago
Review №57
Rating: 5
Love this place.
Date: 2 years ago
Review №58
Rating: 5
This was a nice trail. We went at sunset and the bird blind at the end was a nice place to watch the sunset and enjoy the breeze. Park at convention center.
Date: 2 years ago
Review №59
Rating: 5
Beautiful place. We saw some unique birds and other cool nature plants. It was wonderful. Check it out
Date: 2 years ago
Review №60
Rating: 5
Not many shore birds today but a good number of migrants!
Date: 2 years ago
Review №61
Rating: 5
Date: 2 years ago
Review №62
Rating: 4
Date: 2 years ago
Review №63
Rating: 5
Date: 2 years ago
Review №64
Rating: 5
Great place for wildlife Follow Rockabilly Customs on YouTube
Date: 2 years ago
Review №65
Rating: 4
Great place to slow down from the Island traffic and enjoy the beautiful natural elements. One the the best spots in the area to get that perfect photo of several bird species.
Date: 2 years ago
Review №66
Rating: 5
Date: 2 years ago
Review №67
Rating: 5
Free! Plenty of free parking at the convention center. Short trail, Not crowded. Lots of birds to see in such a beautiful ecosystem. The trail is a boardwalk.
Date: 2 years ago
Review №68
Rating: 5
One of the best boardwalk with plenty of birds in the area. Well maintained. Visited on
Date: 2 years ago
Review №69
Rating: 5
Date: 2 years ago
Review №70
Rating: 5
Nice walking trail! Saw lots of birds, fish and crabs!
Date: 2 years ago
Review №71
Rating: 5
Beautiful place to see! Very nice stroll.
Date: 2 years ago
Review №72
Rating: 4
Neat free trail located adjacent to the convention center.
Date: 2 years ago
Review №73
Rating: 5
Date: 2 years ago
Review №74
Rating: 4
Date: 2 years ago
Review №75
Rating: 5
Nice easy walk with wild and other birds.
Date: 2 years ago
Review №76
Rating: 5
Date: 2 years ago
Review №77
Rating: 4
Date: 2 years ago
Review №78
Rating: 4
Date: 2 years ago
Review №79
Rating: 5
Peaceful place
Date: 2 years ago
Review №80
Rating: 5
Date: 2 years ago
Review №81
Rating: 3
Could use some tlc.
Date: 2 years ago
Review №82
Rating: 5
Date: 2 years ago
Review №83
Rating: 5
This is the perfect place to watch the sunset on South Padre Island, went here twice during golden hour and each day was perfect. Theres a parking lot near the convention center, very easy to get to! The boardwalk does not connect with the nearby birding center.
Date: 2 years ago
Review №84
Rating: 5
Date: 2 years ago
Review №85
Rating: 5
Date: 2 years ago
Review №86
Rating: 5
Beautiful place. Beautiful flora and fauna
Date: 2 years ago
Review №87
Rating: 5
Awesome spot to bird.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №88
Rating: 5
Date: 3 years ago
Review №89
Rating: 4
Quiet self guided trail. Signs describing plants and wildlife were faded and not maintained. Beautiful wildlife and plants but no idea what we were looking at.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №90
Rating: 5
Nice place to just enjoy the silence of nature and the hot South Texas sun!
Date: 3 years ago
Review №91
Rating: 4
Date: 3 years ago
Review №92
Rating: 4
My grandchildren loved this boarded trail. It starts at the South Padre Convention Center. This trail is free to the public and you will see several types of birds, butterflies and when you get to the Laguna Madre the will see several types of fish. Bring water on a warm day.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №93
Rating: 5
Date: 3 years ago
Review №94
Rating: 5
Nice scenic boardwalk lots of wild birds and turtles to see!
Date: 3 years ago
Review №95
Rating: 5
This is a perfect trail for some morning birding. We came out here multiple times while we were staying on south padre. We made a quick video of one our delightful morning birding expeditions which you can check out on our youtube channel Explore Some More.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №96
Rating: 5
Very nice short trail that takes you to bird blinds by the bay. This definitely is not a 2hr to half a day walk that the websites tote. At most its a 20 minute walk. However, the view is wonderful, the birds and plants are so neat to see, and theres access to a free public restroom outside of the convention center that is very clean. If you pack a lunch, theres also a really nice gazebo to sit at and enjoy a nice meal outside.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №97
Rating: 5
Really nice place to take a short walk to see some birds. Theres public restrooms right there at the convention center. It also doesnt cost any money.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №98
Rating: 5
Date: 3 years ago
Review №99
Rating: 5
Why pay for the World Birding Center next door when this is free?! Least bittern!
Date: 3 years ago
Review №100
Rating: 5
This place is a gem. The birding is wonderful even when its not migration. The boardwalks pop you out into some marshy flats and the bay. Nearby the convention center is a good spot for various non wading birds. This spot is also free to visit which is nice.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №101
Rating: 5
Good place for some nature experience and exercise. Well worth the time and price. Good place to get some great pictures of a variety of wildlife.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №102
Rating: 5
Love this Nature trail. I saw quite a few rare birds here I have never seen before. It does get a little muddy after rains. The bird blinds are great. Got some amazing photos.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №103
Rating: 5
Date: 3 years ago
Review №104
Rating: 5
Nice area to do some bird watching
Date: 3 years ago
Review №105
Rating: 5
Free access to laguna Madre board walk.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №106
Rating: 4
Nice trail sall a lot of cool wild life mostly birds some turtles and lizards too
Date: 3 years ago
Review №107
Rating: 5
Date: 3 years ago
Review №108
Rating: 5
Date: 3 years ago
Review №109
Rating: 4
Excellent place for outdoor recreation, with an ornithological viewpoint and the singing of many birds!!!
Date: 3 years ago
Review №110
Rating: 5
Date: 3 years ago
Review №111
Rating: 5
Date: 3 years ago
Review №112
Rating: 5
We enjoyed our walk through here. We were on the hunt to see an alligator, but we didnt find any. We did see lots of other wild animals. The trail wasnt busy which was nice as we felt we were the only ones there.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №113
Rating: 4
Date: 3 years ago
Review №114
Rating: 5
Date: 3 years ago
Review №115
Rating: 5
Date: 3 years ago
Review №116
Rating: 5
Very relaxing. Lots of birds. The boys loved trying to catch the lizards.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №117
Rating: 5
Loved it! Perfect for sunsets
Date: 3 years ago
Review №118
Rating: 5
Some of the best birding in North America, especially during Spring migration. The best time is after a northern.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №119
Rating: 5
Beautiful. Exciting. Saw a hooded warbler amongst other birds. A new one for me!
Date: 3 years ago
Review №120
Rating: 5
Its a fun place to go watch nature. Go alone to watch nature or take the whole family for a nice walk. There are a wide variety of birds and you can see small fish swimming in the water near the board walk. And if youre lucky you will get to see an aligator or two.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №121
Rating: 3
Date: 3 years ago
Review №122
Rating: 5
Hidden gem. Free walking trail with a beautiful view to the bay.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №123
Rating: 5
This is good place to spend some quality time watching birds and it is free
Date: 3 years ago
Review №124
Rating: 5
Date: 3 years ago
Review №125
Rating: 5
Date: 3 years ago
Review №126
Rating: 4
Nice boardwalks. Several of the informational signs were weathered to the point you cant read them anymore and there is a lot of graffiti on the wood - I understand this isnt the fault of the Trail but it would be nicer without. I also nice some trash in the protected area which was sad.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №127
Rating: 4
Great bird watching and free.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №128
Rating: 5
Date: 3 years ago
Review №129
Rating: 5
Very nice relaxing walk
Date: 3 years ago
Review №130
Rating: 5
I enjoy coming here every year when I come to visit my winter Texan father!
Date: 3 years ago
Review №131
Rating: 4
Short walk but worth a look
Date: 3 years ago
Review №132
Rating: 5
One of my favorite places on Padre Island
Date: 3 years ago
Review №133
Rating: 5
Date: 3 years ago
Review №134
Rating: 4
Date: 3 years ago
Review №135
Rating: 5
Date: 3 years ago
Review №136
Rating: 4
Great walk ,a lot of species of birds ,so of you go there bring your mosquito repellent and of course you f... mask
Date: 3 years ago
Review №137
Rating: 5
Nice trail, took you out to the back water to see different birds and Wildlife.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №138
Rating: 5
Date: 3 years ago
Review №139
Rating: 5
Pink flamingos were there!!!
Date: 3 years ago
Review №140
Rating: 4
Amazing
Date: 3 years ago
Review №141
Rating: 5
Lots of birds to see. Most of which were very animated and perfect weather. We could have stayed all day watching.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №142
Rating: 5
Great place, a little confusing though because it seems like it is attached to the nature center but it is not.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №143
Rating: 5
Date: 3 years ago
Review №144
Rating: 5
Great short boardwalk that leads out over the sound. Great views of birds.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №145
Rating: 5
Came here in december, had a wonderful time with our two small kids. The walking trails are fantastic! Lots to see and explore. Even in December we saw some birds and interesting plants. We spent about an hour here in total.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №146
Rating: 5
Date: 3 years ago
Review №147
Rating: 4
If you want take a short walk on a nature trail, either take a drive to the South Padre Convention Center or take any of the free shuttle buses going north and they will drive past the trail head. And it is free. Worth the walk especially good for younger children and handicap and wheel chair accessible.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №148
Rating: 1
Date: 3 years ago
Review №149
Rating: 5
Nice nature trail! Got to see plenty of different birds, fish etc. Love coming here before returning to the city life!
Date: 3 years ago
Review №150
Rating: 5
Its beautiful here especially to see the beautiful Texas sunset!!
Date: 3 years ago
Review №151
Rating: 5
Date: 3 years ago
Review №152
Rating: 3
a lot of overgrown trees, not much to see
Date: 3 years ago
Review №153
Rating: 2
Been to a lot of nature trails & national parks. Found this boring & all the different trails don t loop so you can t connect between them
Date: 3 years ago
Review №154
Rating: 4
Dont pay for one side when you can use the free trail to see the same things.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №155
Rating: 5
Absolutely beautiful, no other way around it. I didnt even know that there exhisted a biome known as a saltwater marsh until I came here. Very relaxing and beautiful walk right after you go through the alligator sanctuary, definitely recommend!
Date: 3 years ago
Review №156
Rating: 5
Pretty place to see the sunshine
Date: 3 years ago
Review №157
Rating: 2
Date: 3 years ago
Review №158
Rating: 5
Since covid it was closed. But got to walk the nature trail a bit beautiful scenery and birds.
Date: 3 years ago
Review №159
Rating: 5
Enjoyed our walk it was beautiful out by the bench so peaceful.
Date: 4 years ago
Review №160
Rating: 5
Dont forget to use mosquito repellent before you go there in the evening!
Date: 4 years ago
Review №161
Rating: 3
Date: 4 years ago
Review №162
Rating: 4
Date: 4 years ago
Review №163
Rating: 5
Date: 4 years ago
Review №164
Rating: 5
Nice views. Great walk
Date: 4 years ago
Review №165
Rating: 5
Nice walk free to visit sits over the water you can so much life everywhere
Date: 4 years ago
Review №166
Rating: 5
Date: 4 years ago
Review №167
Rating: 4
This was a nice little excursion to go on. We were glad we visited the northern side of the island. Beautiful area
Date: 4 years ago
Review №168
Rating: 4
Date: 4 years ago
Review №169
Rating: 4
Date: 4 years ago
Review №170
Rating: 5
Great pics to take
Date: 4 years ago
Review №171
Rating: 3
Date: 4 years ago
Review №172
Rating: 5
Date: 4 years ago
Review №173
Rating: 5
Date: 4 years ago
Review №174
Rating: 4
Date: 4 years ago
Review №175
Rating: 5
Saw a variety of birds and fish. A very nice walk for free.
Date: 4 years ago
Review №176
Rating: 5
A comfortable walk on a well-built deck. Plenty of birds and wildlife to see, as well as fauna
Date: 4 years ago
Review №177
Rating: 4
This free wildlife boardwalk gives you an up-close view of birds.
Date: 4 years ago
Review №178
Rating: 3
Date: 4 years ago
Review №179
Rating: 5
Date: 4 years ago
Review №180
Rating: 4
Wild life at its best. The slow walk through the trails is worth it.
Date: 4 years ago
Review №181
Rating: 5
Date: 4 years ago
Review №182
Rating: 4
Date: 4 years ago
Review №183
Rating: 4
Disappointed with waterfall.
Date: 4 years ago
Review №184
Rating: 3
Heard that the trail is very scenic but unfortunately it was damaged and closed due to storm.
Date: 4 years ago
Review №185
Rating: 5
Date: 4 years ago
Review №186
Rating: 5
Date: 4 years ago
Review №187
Rating: 3
The place is temporary closed...due to past storm. Too bad, it looks like a lovely place from the outside...
Date: 4 years ago
Review №188
Rating: 3
Its okay.
Date: 4 years ago
Review №189
Rating: 5
Good place to see a part of nature...
Date: 5 years ago
Review №190
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago
Review №191
Rating: 5
Visit this place at sunset. Magical.
Date: 5 years ago
Review №192
Rating: 5
Beautiful!
Date: 5 years ago
Review №193
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago
Review №194
Rating: 5
Date: 5 years ago