South Padre Island Sandcastling Experience

4.8 (91 reviews) one hour Free cancellation Private tour

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91 reviews

4.8

South Padre Island Sandcastling Experience — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

South Padre Island Sandcastling Experience, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This is a 1 or 2-hour South Padre beach activity that you and your group will never forget. This is an informative, hands-on sand-castling activity that will help you have more fun on the beach than ever before. Equipment is provided and available for use for the duration of your stay on South Padre Island.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: sandyfeet sandcastle services

What is included

Included

Included: Use of equipment for duration of your stay on South Padre Island

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: tools are free to use, but may be purchased at a discount
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Transportation to/from attractions

Itinerary

Sandy Feet Sandcastle Services

one hour

A qualified instructor will meet you at beach access #16, located at 4400 Gulf Blvd., South Padre Island, Texas. There you will learn a series of techniques for building and carving a better sandcastle. This is hands-on instruction, and in 1 hour you will have a completed (or mostly completed) sand castle, perfect for a family photo op.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Neptune Circle (Beach Access #16) is located just north of Suntide II, 4400 Gulf Blvd). There is limited parking at the access, but you can also park along Gulf Blvd.

Your instructor will be carrying a shovel and some buckets and wearing a black or white "sandyfeet" shirt.

End point

Neptune Circle (Beach Access #16) is located just north of Suntide II, 4400 Gulf Blvd). There is limited parking at the access, but you can also park along Gulf Blvd.

Your instructor will be carrying a shovel and some buckets and wearing a black or white "sandyfeet" shirt.

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So where exactly is Public Beach Access #16?

It is the public access just north of Suntide II (4400 Gulf Blvd.) There is a small parking lot and you can also park along Gulf.

What do we need to bring?

We provide everything you will need for the lesson, though there are some things it doesn't hurt to have more of (i.e. buckets, shovels and cups.) If you can, bring a (common drinking) straw - one end of which you would feel comfortable putting in your mouth.

Do we need to tip?

Only if you feel that you got exceptional service. :)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied and assisted by an adult

Options

Sandcastles for Everyone

Learn how to make sand stand using your bare hands, and how to carve using common tools. At Public Beach access #16.

Duration: 1 hour: Our highly-qualified sandcastle instructors will throw as much hands-on fun at you as you can absorb in one hour's time.
Serious Sandcastling

Duration: 2 hours: This lesson can last anywhere from 1.5 - 2 hrs.

Serious Sandcastling : For adults and big kids. We will build and carve a completed castle that will make a worthy backdrop for a photo op.