South Padre Island guidebook
Sightseeing
It’s a small place but has a great variety of local Sea turtle’s
205 locals recommend
Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre BlvdIt’s a small place but has a great variety of local Sea turtle’s
Great place to fish hang out and good place to find seashells in the early morning
Jetties South Padre Island Tower
1 Padre BlvdGreat place to fish hang out and good place to find seashells in the early morning
Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historical Park
421 E Queen Isabella BlvdEarly in the morning or in the evening are the best times to walk these trails
14 locals recommend
Laguna Madre Nature Trail
7355 Padre BlvdEarly in the morning or in the evening are the best times to walk these trails
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
6801 Padre BlvdRecreational
Beach Park at Isla Blanca
33261 State Park Rd 100Very nice place to pass a day with the family
Gravity Park
106 West Marlin StreetThis is open seasonal so contact to make sure they’re open
Food scene
Blackbeards'
103 E Saturn LnGreat place for seafood
Pier 19
1 Padre BlvdRestaurant is actually On an old fishing pier
Dirty Al's Seafood Market & Cajun Kitchen
4495 North ExpresswayParrot Eyes Restaurant-Bar
5801 Padre BlvdF&B
3109 Padre BlvdGabriella's
700 Padre BlvdGreat pizza
Russo's New York Pizzeria - South Padre Island
410 Padre BlvdDaddy's Seafood & Cajun Kitchen
1800 Padre BlvdBurgerFi
5001 Padre BlvdIf you’re watching your carbs they have a green lettuce burger
Tequila Frogs
2305 Laguna BlvdGreat seafood buffet
Sea Ranch
33330 State Park Rd 100Lobo Del Mar Cafe
204 Palm StSenor Donkey
4215 Padre BlvdGood restaurant for Mexican food
PadreRitaGrill
4001 Padre BlvdThis place has live music in the early evening
Ceviche Ceviche
1004 Padre BlvdGood seafood mainly a pick up place
Yummies Bistro
700 Padre BlvdChilitto Pikin
3305 Padre BlvdSmall Mexican restaurant with some of the best tacos
This place is in Port isabel but it’s worth the drive across the causeway seating is limited but great local fish and shrimp at a great price
19 locals recommend
Los Tortugo's Seafood Market
This place is in Port isabel but it’s worth the drive across the causeway seating is limited but great local fish and shrimp at a great price
Entertainment
LongBoard Bar and Grill
205 W Palm StLive bands in the evenings
Nice beach side bar. Very popular with the locals. They have a few volleyball nets and plenty of beach side umbrellas and chairs that they rent
10 locals recommend
WannaWanna
5100 Gulf BoulevardNice beach side bar. Very popular with the locals. They have a few volleyball nets and plenty of beach side umbrellas and chairs that they rent
They will have live bands on weekends and you can catch some concerts at this place when they are scheduled
164 locals recommend
Clayton's Beach Bar & Event Venue
6900 Padre BlvdThey will have live bands on weekends and you can catch some concerts at this place when they are scheduled
Well normally have a DJ nightly. it’s on the Bayside so you will have nice water views
161 locals recommend
Tequila Frogs
2305 Laguna BlvdWell normally have a DJ nightly. it’s on the Bayside so you will have nice water views
The quarter deck is also a small bar inside isla grande complex. they have a live band every night
49 locals recommend
Quarterdeck- Isla Grand Beach Resort
500 Padre BlvdThe quarter deck is also a small bar inside isla grande complex. they have a live band every night
Tequila Sunset
200 W Pike StLive music