Bliss on the Bay Guidebook

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Bliss on the Bay Guidebook

Food scene

Local favorite, very casual. Closes at 7pm, if they have a line it usually moves pretty quick. Market available to buy fresh fish and ceviche.
38 locals recommend
Joe's Oyster Bar
207 E Maxan St
38 locals recommend
Local favorite, very casual. Closes at 7pm, if they have a line it usually moves pretty quick. Market available to buy fresh fish and ceviche.
Great ceviche! Wonderful seafood. Market available with lots of choices, also great for take out.
19 locals recommend
Los Tortugo's Seafood Market
19 locals recommend
Great ceviche! Wonderful seafood. Market available with lots of choices, also great for take out.
Big menu, Breakfast, Mexican Food and Seafood. Offers take out and quick service.
Into the Blue Restaurant
313 East Queen Isabella Boulevard
Big menu, Breakfast, Mexican Food and Seafood. Offers take out and quick service.
Located right on the bay in Port Isabel, views of the Causeway and SPI. Big menu with Cajun specialties. Great for lunch or a nice dinner.
36 locals recommend
Dirty Al's at Pelican Station
201 S Garcia St
36 locals recommend
Located right on the bay in Port Isabel, views of the Causeway and SPI. Big menu with Cajun specialties. Great for lunch or a nice dinner.
Fun bar and grill with live music, great views of the bay and sunsets.
68 locals recommend
LongBoard Bar and Grill
205 W Palm St
68 locals recommend
Fun bar and grill with live music, great views of the bay and sunsets.
Fun, casual bar with live music and right on the bay. Order at the bar, no table service. Small menu, great fish tacos.
97 locals recommend
Laguna BOB
2401 Laguna Blvd
97 locals recommend
Fun, casual bar with live music and right on the bay. Order at the bar, no table service. Small menu, great fish tacos.
Nice restaurant for dinner or drinks. Views of the harbor, large menu and great for a birthday or anniversary dinner. They also take reservations.
100 locals recommend
Sea Ranch
33330 State Park Rd 100
100 locals recommend
Nice restaurant for dinner or drinks. Views of the harbor, large menu and great for a birthday or anniversary dinner. They also take reservations.
Large outdoor bar right off the beach. Live concerts and music and fireworks every Friday and Saturday night.
164 locals recommend
Clayton's Beach Bar & Event Venue
6900 Padre Blvd
164 locals recommend
Large outdoor bar right off the beach. Live concerts and music and fireworks every Friday and Saturday night.
Large restaurant with fun atmosphere, great for large groups.
130 locals recommend
Blackbeards'
103 E Saturn Ln
130 locals recommend
Large restaurant with fun atmosphere, great for large groups.

City/town information

Wonderful beaches, restaurants, and bars with great views gulf side or bayside.
186 locals recommend
South Padre Island
186 locals recommend
Wonderful beaches, restaurants, and bars with great views gulf side or bayside.
One of the oldest cities in South Texas. Home to the historic Port Isabel Lighthouse and Keeper's Cottage. Located 2.6 miles from South Padre Island. Museums, Shops, dining and a visitor center are all located within walking distance to the Lighthouse and Town Square.
29 locals recommend
Port Isabel
29 locals recommend
One of the oldest cities in South Texas. Home to the historic Port Isabel Lighthouse and Keeper's Cottage. Located 2.6 miles from South Padre Island. Museums, Shops, dining and a visitor center are all located within walking distance to the Lighthouse and Town Square.
Fishing off their pier, boat excursions, supply shop, and restaurant.
57 locals recommend
Pirate's Landing
110 N Garcia St
57 locals recommend
Fishing off their pier, boat excursions, supply shop, and restaurant.
73 locals recommend
Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historical Park
421 E Queen Isabella Blvd
73 locals recommend
Salt Life

Sightseeing

Fun for the family, educational.
205 locals recommend
Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre Blvd
205 locals recommend
Fun for the family, educational.
Beachfront Nature area providing a birding boardwalk, interactive exhibit room and observation tower.
153 locals recommend
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
6801 Padre Blvd
153 locals recommend
Beachfront Nature area providing a birding boardwalk, interactive exhibit room and observation tower.
Private rocket production facility, test site, and spaceport. There is not a visitor center, you can drive out to see the rockets under construction. A great page to follow on Facebook is SpaceX Boca Chica Group. Launch information along with photos are posted here.
47 locals recommend
SpaceX Space Launch Facility
Boca Chica Boulevard
47 locals recommend
Private rocket production facility, test site, and spaceport. There is not a visitor center, you can drive out to see the rockets under construction. A great page to follow on Facebook is SpaceX Boca Chica Group. Launch information along with photos are posted here.
South Padre Boat Rentals
South Padre Pontoon Rentals
Time for Sailing

Water Park

Water Park, check their website beachparktx.com for updated hours and information.
79 locals recommend
Beach Park at Isla Blanca
33261 State Park Rd 100
79 locals recommend
Water Park, check their website beachparktx.com for updated hours and information.

Gyms

Real Time Fitness & Juice Bar (gym)
Rip Current Athletics