Guidebook for South Padre Island
Food Scene
Best beer on tap anywhere on the island. Craft and microbrews. Good appetizers and pizza.
120 recommandé par les habitants
Gabriella's
700 Padre BlvdBest beer on tap anywhere on the island. Craft and microbrews. Good appetizers and pizza.
Great breakfast and lunch options. Right next door to Gabriella's. Can get crowded later in the day. Closes early at 3pm
146 recommandé par les habitants
Yummies Bistro
700 Padre BlvdGreat breakfast and lunch options. Right next door to Gabriella's. Can get crowded later in the day. Closes early at 3pm
The Grapevine Cafe & Coffeehouse
100 Swordfish StNice choice for breakfast
Recently changed to Mahi Nic’s. Great seafood sandwiches and burgers. Awesome bacon wrapped hotdogs. Lovely owners! Low key spot for good food outdoors.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Mahi Nate
33384 State Park Rd 100Recently changed to Mahi Nic’s. Great seafood sandwiches and burgers. Awesome bacon wrapped hotdogs. Lovely owners! Low key spot for good food outdoors.
Great spot for pasta and pizza. Pasta is the stand out. All pastas are homemade and delicious. Nice outdoor patio.
51 recommandé par les habitants
The Meatball Cafe
2412 Padre BlvdGreat spot for pasta and pizza. Pasta is the stand out. All pastas are homemade and delicious. Nice outdoor patio.
A South Padre classic. Steakhouse and amazing seafood on the bay.
100 recommandé par les habitants
Sea Ranch
33330 State Park Rd 100A South Padre classic. Steakhouse and amazing seafood on the bay.
This is the closest you will get to Fine Dining in SPI. The food and wine is the best of the island. A little pricier than most places but it is definitely deserved. Hands down favorite of the beach.
34 recommandé par les habitants
F&B
3109 Padre BlvdThis is the closest you will get to Fine Dining in SPI. The food and wine is the best of the island. A little pricier than most places but it is definitely deserved. Hands down favorite of the beach.
Ceviche Ceviche
1004 Padre BlvdDelicious Ceviche to go!
Great coffee, breakfast, lunch. There are two locations. One also has candy & ice cream while the other serves food, boba tea and sells books & toys.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Karma
5200 Padre BlvdGreat coffee, breakfast, lunch. There are two locations. One also has candy & ice cream while the other serves food, boba tea and sells books & toys.
Walking distance from condo. Good pizza and dessert.
35 recommandé par les habitants
Russo's New York Pizzeria - South Padre Island
410 Padre BlvdWalking distance from condo. Good pizza and dessert.
Sundays, 11-1pm. You can find veggies, tamales, sweets, fruit, cheeses, jellies and much more. Great market.
21 recommandé par les habitants
South Padre Island Farmer's Market
8605 Padre BoulevardSundays, 11-1pm. You can find veggies, tamales, sweets, fruit, cheeses, jellies and much more. Great market.
Cafe On The Beach
3616 Gulf BlvdLos Tortugo's Seafood Market
Blue Marlin Supermarket South Padre Island
2912 Padre BlvdNautico Island Grill
Viva
Windjammers
500 Padre BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Beach bar and grill on the north side of the island. Access beach from bar. Burgers, fried seafood, ceviche.
164 recommandé par les habitants
Clayton's Beach Bar & Event Venue
6900 Padre BlvdBeach bar and grill on the north side of the island. Access beach from bar. Burgers, fried seafood, ceviche.
Great for a sunset and drinks.. huge outdoor patio and live music nightly.
68 recommandé par les habitants
LongBoard Bar and Grill
205 W Palm StGreat for a sunset and drinks.. huge outdoor patio and live music nightly.
Tequila Frogs
2305 Laguna BlvdBayside beverages and sunset.. a SPI classic..
Pina Coladas and Rum and Cokes on the beach…
123 recommandé par les habitants
Wanna Wanna Inn Beach Bar & Grill
5100 Gulf BlvdPina Coladas and Rum and Cokes on the beach…
Classic dive bar meets karaoke. You will definitely make memories here.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Coral Reef Lounge
5301 Padre BlvdClassic dive bar meets karaoke. You will definitely make memories here.
Favorite Shops
Island Style Surf Sports
410 Padre BlvdOne of our favorite shops to get beach apparel for women, men and kids.
Great place for beach apparel, sunscreen, shoes, sunglasses, Yeti products, water play gear (skim boards, games, etc.)
12 recommandé par les habitants
On the Beach
2105 Padre BlvdGreat place for beach apparel, sunscreen, shoes, sunglasses, Yeti products, water play gear (skim boards, games, etc.)
Great place for beach ware, sunscreen, flip flops and ukulele's. If you want to rent a bike or surfboard this is the place to go. They can also recommend surf lessons for kids and adults.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Island Native Surf House
700 Padre BlvdGreat place for beach ware, sunscreen, flip flops and ukulele's. If you want to rent a bike or surfboard this is the place to go. They can also recommend surf lessons for kids and adults.
Great place to get beach foot wear, hats, clothing and toys
13 recommandé par les habitants
Ship Shape
5212 Padre BlvdGreat place to get beach foot wear, hats, clothing and toys
Sightseeing
The best place to visit sea turtles! It's educational and great to see all the turtles. Gift shop with lots of fun items for everyone.
205 recommandé par les habitants
Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre BlvdThe best place to visit sea turtles! It's educational and great to see all the turtles. Gift shop with lots of fun items for everyone.
This is a great place for a stroll and to not only see amazing birds but also, reptiles including crocodiles! Indoor museum and gift shop are great as well.
153 recommandé par les habitants
Centre ornithologique et naturel de l'île de South Padre
6801 Padre BlvdThis is a great place for a stroll and to not only see amazing birds but also, reptiles including crocodiles! Indoor museum and gift shop are great as well.
The eco tour is our favorite! We always see dolphins and get to touch sea life that is brought up in nets. Take your own beverages and snacks or purchase some on the boat!
39 recommandé par les habitants
The Original Dolphin Watch
33256 State Park Rd 100The eco tour is our favorite! We always see dolphins and get to touch sea life that is brought up in nets. Take your own beverages and snacks or purchase some on the boat!
It's a great place for nature walks, birding and animal sightings. Best on cool days.
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge Bahia Grande Unit
Woods SideIt's a great place for nature walks, birding and animal sightings. Best on cool days.
Visit the historic light house and the surrounding town center area- shops, museums, restaurants and more.
73 recommandé par les habitants
Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historical Park
421 E Queen Isabella BlvdVisit the historic light house and the surrounding town center area- shops, museums, restaurants and more.