The Bottom Line
- Wide variety of rides and activities
- Age appropriate pools and rides
- Beachside location
- Onsite restaurant and food vendors
- Very crowded around holiday weekends
Description
- Located at 90 Park Road, Hwy 100
- Multiple waterslides and water rides
- 2 onsite restaurants
- Open weekends during April, May and September.
- Open 7 days per week June through August
- Adult admission - $33.47 for 1-day pass, $49.94 for 2-day pass.
- Child admission - $27.63 for 1-day pass, $40.38 for 2-day pass.
- Season passes are available.
- Buy tickets online, at the park or by calling (956) 772-SURF.
Guide Review - Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark - South Padre Island
The signature of Schlitterbahn Beach is its Rio Adventura, an endless river that connects all of the waterpark's attractions. Among the favorites for park visitors is the Boogie Bahn2, which is the world's largest artificial wave machine, and the Sea Trek, which is an underwater, helmet-diving experience that allows visitors to view the native sea life of the Gulf of Mexico. Families with small kids will appreciate Sandcastle Cove, which is a 5-story sand castle with three levels of water slides as well as shallow wading pools.
Although the waterpark is only open during the warm weather months, Schlitterbahn Beach's restaurant, the Shrimp Haus, and sports bar, El Jefe's, are open to the public year around. The park also features live entertainment during the summer.
Perhaps the best thing about Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark for vacationing families is the 'self-contained' nature of the park. Between the water rides, beach access, restaurants and entertainment, it is quite possible to spend an entire day at the park and still not be able to do everything. For families heading to South Padre Island, Schlitterbahn Beach should be considered a 'must see.'
