Guidebook for South Padre Island
Food Scene
Tasty breakfasts and homemade pastries. Be sure to get in early! Typically a line.
146 locals recommend
Yummies Bistro
700 Padre BlvdTasty breakfasts and homemade pastries. Be sure to get in early! Typically a line.
Liam's Steak House & Oyster Bar
202 W Tarpon StThe Meatball Cafe
2412 Padre BlvdLobo Del Mar Cafe
204 Palm StF&B
3109 Padre BlvdCafe On The Beach
3616 Gulf BlvdSouth Padre Island, Texas, USA
Gabriella's
700 Padre Blvddelicious Italian
Drinks & Nightlife
Good afternoon spot to watch the sunset too! Good people watching and I've been there many times when the crowd dances.
97 locals recommend
Laguna BOB
2401 Laguna BlvdGood afternoon spot to watch the sunset too! Good people watching and I've been there many times when the crowd dances.
Quarterdeck- Isla Grand Beach Resort
500 Padre BlvdLongBoard Bar and Grill
205 W Palm StTequila Sunset
200 W Pike StWanna Wanna Inn Beach Bar & Grill
5100 Gulf BlvdDriftwood Landing
2401 B Laguna BlvdTequila Frogs
2305 Laguna BlvdCoral Reef Lounge
5301 Padre BlvdSightseeing
Because why not! Hardly anyone there and there is no cell phone service. Take a picnic and cold drinks and pretend you are on a remote island.. You can also rent a jeep and go past the end of the road and drive up the beach! That's fun too :)
South Padre Sand Dunes
Because why not! Hardly anyone there and there is no cell phone service. Take a picnic and cold drinks and pretend you are on a remote island.. You can also rent a jeep and go past the end of the road and drive up the beach! That's fun too :)
You can go to the top of the light house. Walk the square and see all the boutiques and restaurants in the area. Nice window shopping and artisan souvenirs.
73 locals recommend
Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historical Park
421 E Queen Isabella BlvdYou can go to the top of the light house. Walk the square and see all the boutiques and restaurants in the area. Nice window shopping and artisan souvenirs.
SpaceX Space Launch Facility
Boca Chica BoulevardSouth Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
6801 Padre BlvdSea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre BlvdShopping
If you are into interior design - this is a fun shop to walk through. Sometimes they even have wine tastings and events like that!
Sisters Trading Company
2901 Padre BlvdIf you are into interior design - this is a fun shop to walk through. Sometimes they even have wine tastings and events like that!
Fun surfer gear and swimsuits for all. Locals own it and they do good business :)
7 locals recommend
Island Native Surf House
700 Padre BlvdFun surfer gear and swimsuits for all. Locals own it and they do good business :)
On The Beach
2105 Padre BlvdIsland Style Surf Sports
410 Padre BlvdShip Shape
5212 Padre BlvdEntertainment & Activities
Putt putt golf, go carts, rockwall, arcade center - you name it! Fun island hang out spot.
65 locals recommend
Gravity Park
106 West Marlin StreetPutt putt golf, go carts, rockwall, arcade center - you name it! Fun island hang out spot.
Take a trip out to Brownsville only 35-40 minutes away! This is one of the things you can do out here.
Gladys Porter Zoo is a zoological and botanical park located in Brownsville, Texas. The zoo officially opened on September 3, 1971, and currently averages 375,000 visitors annually. Situated on 31 acres, the zoo houses about 400 animal species (including 47 endangered species) and over 250 tropical and neo-tropical species and subspecies.
91 locals recommend
Gladys Porter Zoo
500 E Ringgold StTake a trip out to Brownsville only 35-40 minutes away! This is one of the things you can do out here.
Gladys Porter Zoo is a zoological and botanical park located in Brownsville, Texas. The zoo officially opened on September 3, 1971, and currently averages 375,000 visitors annually. Situated on 31 acres, the zoo houses about 400 animal species (including 47 endangered species) and over 250 tropical and neo-tropical species and subspecies.
Happening Every Sunday 11am to 1pm - if you are here you should check it out! Seasonal fruits and veggies, tasty smoothies, chips and salsa and more
21 locals recommend
South Padre Island Farmer's Market
8605 Padre BoulevardHappening Every Sunday 11am to 1pm - if you are here you should check it out! Seasonal fruits and veggies, tasty smoothies, chips and salsa and more
Getting Around
Island Metro Free Park And Ride
321 Padre BlvdIt's free and super helpful to get around
If you are flying in - this is one of the closest airports and it offers a round trip shuttle!
7 locals recommend
Valley International Airport
3002 Heritage WayIf you are flying in - this is one of the closest airports and it offers a round trip shuttle!
Essentials
Island Market
5312 Padre BlvdFor those late night or middle of the night cravings.
S.O.S. Services
2216 Padre BlvdIf you need to mail or have something mailed to you - get in touch with these guys.
Keep in mind there is only one grocery store on the island, so it's a pricier if you want to stock up on a week's worth of groceries. I recommend stopping here or at the Walmart in Port Isabel on your way in.
84 locals recommend
H-E-B
1628 Central BlvdKeep in mind there is only one grocery store on the island, so it's a pricier if you want to stock up on a week's worth of groceries. I recommend stopping here or at the Walmart in Port Isabel on your way in.