Guidebook for South Padre Island
Food Scene
Yummies Bistro
700 Padre BlvdGreat breakfast spot
Don't let the name fool you. Very good Italian food in a nice setting.
51 locals recommend
The Meatball Cafe
2412 Padre BlvdDon't let the name fool you. Very good Italian food in a nice setting.
Very popular place. In peak season, get there early as it's always crowded; and say hi to Tim, the GM.
120 locals recommend
Gabriella's
700 Padre BlvdVery popular place. In peak season, get there early as it's always crowded; and say hi to Tim, the GM.
Joe's Oyster Bar
207 E Maxan StNot fancy, but just good seafood. Try the Nathan's platter.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to have a drink, catch some tunes and meet some interesting people. This place is a VERY short walk from the condo.
123 locals recommend
Wanna Wanna Inn Beach Bar & Grill
5100 Gulf BlvdGreat place to have a drink, catch some tunes and meet some interesting people. This place is a VERY short walk from the condo.
Entertainment & Activities
Good people doing good work to keep our sea turtle population healthy. It's not large, not fancy, but you can get up close to some spectacular creatures and learn a bit.
205 locals recommend
Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre BlvdGood people doing good work to keep our sea turtle population healthy. It's not large, not fancy, but you can get up close to some spectacular creatures and learn a bit.
Parks & Nature
Cool little lighthouse worth a quick visit. (The picture in the condo with the lighthouse illuminated at night....it's actually the moon lighting it up).
73 locals recommend
Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historical Park
421 E Queen Isabella BlvdCool little lighthouse worth a quick visit. (The picture in the condo with the lighthouse illuminated at night....it's actually the moon lighting it up).
Essentials
H-E-B
1628 Central BlvdIf you are staying for a while this is your best bet.