Beach Access #16 - Neptune Circle

Updated January 2026: This beach access location is well kept and has a port-a-potty. The parking lot is small with only 12 spaces, additional street parking is available. The beach access walkway is elevated over the dunes with about 10 stairs on each side. If you have a wheelchair, stroller or wagon you will need assistance getting over the stairs. The beach is small on this part of the island with about 100 feet of sand between the dunes and water when the tide is at its normal high point. With the small area of beach spots to plant yourself can fill up fast on busy weekends. Recommend for: those who arrive early, people without strollers or wagons. Pros: port-a-potty, clean Cons: small parking lot, stairs over the dunes.

10/20 review… one of the many great places to park at when visiting SPI. Some parking at beach entrance and plenty of parking along the street. Restroom is available and a shower to rinse of once leaving the beach.

Hard to park! Pretty much the only thing u can do here it’s walk around! The neighborhood own the beach! Keep it quiet like u wasn’t there! And u will have fun! But go farther North! And welcome to the jungle

We had a wonderful time here! Everyone minded their business and no drama! Family friendly and clean! The water was not deep , but I was still afraid to go out there tho lol! My youngest daughters first time at a beach and she had an awesome time! We even caught a marriage proposal and everything!

Our 1st time at this location, and our 1st time as adults with kids to S. Padre Island. We didn't even know they had public parking, so close to the beach. This was in between 2 housing/apt/condo buildings. You couldn't even tell that this was a parking lot for the beach. We were thinking we were gonna get towed away. Overall, it was a pleasant surprise to find out we didn't have to pay for parking and/or worry about getting towed. They do have showers outdoors, but if it is a busy day expect to wait a long long time, for the people that bring all of their "bathing supplies and shampoos" to "rinse off." The restrooms as you can imagine are tight and limited and also long waits for people to "change" after they bathe. Walking towards the beach front, there is a "covering" cover the sand that you need shoes for. Once you get to the beach portion, it is ok, and as clean as a beach can be. We had some fun and even brought the family pups along and it too was their first time. Regular beach patrols by the Lifeguards was cool and they were pretty mobile. Warning signs for the waves and water were present and visible. Apparently there are "nicer" parts of South Padre, so we will be coming back to find them. Dolphin Tours, Fishing Boat Excursions, and other tours are available for a nominal fee.