South Padre with kids, from Frisco — 4 days in South Padre Island
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🏖️ South Padre Island · 4 days

South Padre with kids, from Frisco

A beach week from Frisco. 4-day South Padre Island trip for 4 people (2 adults, 2 kids): Beach-town tacos, Schlitterbahn South Padre, Sea Ranch Marina look, no boat. Stay at Pearl South Padre. About $713 per person, estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026.

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Costs

Restaurants$128
Activities$220
Flights$1,920
Lodging$585
About $713 / person for 4 people (2 adults, 2 kids) (estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026)$2,853 estimated

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Day by day

Day 1 2026-12-27

About nine hours from Frisco, so this day is the drive. The Brownsville flight is only the alternate. Stop before everyone is done.

  • EveningBeach-town tacosA casual meal estimate. Not a resort dinner.$64
  • OvernightPearl South PadreA beach hotel on the island. One standard room. From Frisco the drive is about nine hours, so the first day is the road.$195Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

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Day 2 2026-12-28

The beach in front of the hotel. Chairs are optional.

  • MorningBeach in front of the hotelThe sand is free. A chair rental is extra.Free
  • EveningBeach-town tacosA casual meal estimate. Not a resort dinner.$64
  • OvernightPearl South PadreA beach hotel on the island. One standard room. From Frisco the drive is about nine hours, so the first day is the road.$195Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

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Day 3 2026-12-29

Schlitterbahn for a half day when it is open. If the park is closed for the season, the beach is the plan and this ticket comes off.

  • MorningSchlitterbahn South PadreA water-park ticket estimate. A half day is enough. It is not open every month.$220Booking link coming soon
  • AfternoonBeach in front of the hotelThe sand is free. A chair rental is extra.Free
  • OvernightPearl South PadreA beach hotel on the island. One standard room. From Frisco the drive is about nine hours, so the first day is the road.$195Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

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Day 4 2026-12-30

A look at the bay side, then the long drive home. Do not start at dusk.

  • MorningSea Ranch Marina look, no boatA free look at the bay side. A dolphin boat is extra and not assumed.Free

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