South Padre Island Guidebook
Food scene
Some of our favorite places to eat around the island.
Bayfront dining - a great place to watch the sunset and fireworks. You might also see bagpipe performers, dancing, live music, etc.
45 locals recommend
Lobo Del Mar Cafe
204 Palm StBayfront dining - a great place to watch the sunset and fireworks. You might also see bagpipe performers, dancing, live music, etc.
Tom and Jerry's
3212 Padre BlvdA great family-friendly bar & grill.
Pirate-themed restaurant with great seafood. You will love the talking parrots!
57 locals recommend
Pirate's Landing
110 N Garcia StPirate-themed restaurant with great seafood. You will love the talking parrots!
The Grapevine Cafe & Coffeehouse
100 Swordfish StGreat friendly coffee & breakfast location!
Restaurant connected to Holiday Inn on the southside of the island right on the beach! Great spot to get a drink while on the beach or have any meal with a beach view!
Seaside Grill
100 Padre BlvdRestaurant connected to Holiday Inn on the southside of the island right on the beach! Great spot to get a drink while on the beach or have any meal with a beach view!
Top notch pizza spot! Dine in, take out or delivery available!
35 locals recommend
Russo's New York Pizzeria - South Padre Island
410 Padre BlvdTop notch pizza spot! Dine in, take out or delivery available!
Gabriella's
700 Padre BlvdCraving authentic Italian food? Look no further, this is the place!
Family friendly restaurant with great seafood and drinks. Daily specials available.
130 locals recommend
Blackbeards'
103 E Saturn LnFamily friendly restaurant with great seafood and drinks. Daily specials available.
Affordable family-friendly seafood (among other things) restaurant just over the causeway in Port Isabel. Fun pirate theme!
57 locals recommend
Pirate's Landing
110 N Garcia StAffordable family-friendly seafood (among other things) restaurant just over the causeway in Port Isabel. Fun pirate theme!
If on the northside of the island at the beach, the beach bar serves great food and drinks.
123 locals recommend
Wanna Wanna Inn Beach Bar & Grill
5100 Gulf BlvdIf on the northside of the island at the beach, the beach bar serves great food and drinks.
Largest beach bar on the island. Home to plenty of live music, great place to watch the fireworks that are done in the summer!
164 locals recommend
Clayton's Beach Bar & Event Venue
6900 Padre BlvdLargest beach bar on the island. Home to plenty of live music, great place to watch the fireworks that are done in the summer!
Shopping
H-E-B
1628 Central BlvdPerfect place to stop in for groceries.
On the way to the island, this is a convenient place to stop for any necessities or beach gear.
78 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
1401 TX-100On the way to the island, this is a convenient place to stop for any necessities or beach gear.
Sightseeing
Beautiful light house - $5 allows you to climb all the way to the top for some great views!
73 locals recommend
Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historical Park
421 E Queen Isabella BlvdBeautiful light house - $5 allows you to climb all the way to the top for some great views!
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
6801 Padre BlvdThe Original Dolphin Watch
33256 State Park Rd 100Take a tour to see the Dolphins.
Sapphire Spa
310A Padre BlvdFull service luxury spa including massages, facials, nails, etc.
City advice
Getting around
Map of South Padre Island
Here is a link to a Map of South Padre Island - https://tinyurl.com/yxw3t7ud
Getting around
Free Shuttle Service
Here is a link to a Free Shuttle Service provided by the City of South Padre Island - https://tinyurl.com/47948mpj