Sightseeing
Awesome for anyone, not just birdwatchers and they have added alligators!
153 locals recommend
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
6801 Padre BlvdAwesome for anyone, not just birdwatchers and they have added alligators!
The organization rescues turtles! Enough said! They are interesting, fun, education and the kids LOVE it!
205 locals recommend
Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre BlvdThe organization rescues turtles! Enough said! They are interesting, fun, education and the kids LOVE it!
The lighthouse is awesome, there is great shopping nearby, and other museums too.
73 locals recommend
Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historical Park
421 E Queen Isabella BlvdThe lighthouse is awesome, there is great shopping nearby, and other museums too.
Best place for finding shells and the only drive-on beach in the area.
25 locals recommend
Andy Bowie Park
7300 State Park Rd 100Best place for finding shells and the only drive-on beach in the area.
Food scene
Excellent sunset views and a killer buffet! Live music and an excellent view of the seasonal fireworks!
161 locals recommend
Tequila Frogs
2305 Laguna BlvdExcellent sunset views and a killer buffet! Live music and an excellent view of the seasonal fireworks!
Sea Ranch
33330 State Park Rd 100Delicious food, great staff!
Gabriella's
700 Padre BlvdAbsolutely the best Italian food outside of Italy!!
The ceviche is divine and they have live music and a view of the sunset!
97 locals recommend
Laguna BOB
2401 Laguna BlvdThe ceviche is divine and they have live music and a view of the sunset!
Coconut Jack's
2301 Laguna BlvdExcellent local and tourist fare. Fun, music, sunsets and dining.
Will and Jacks Burger Shack & Beer Garden
413 E Maxan StExcellent place for breakfast or brunch! The juices are fresh squeezed!
29 locals recommend
Josephine’s Kitchen
3409 Padre BlvdExcellent place for breakfast or brunch! The juices are fresh squeezed!
Excellent locally owned restaurant with a wide variety of menu items - seafood, daily soups, Mexican, salads, sandwiches, and specialty drinks! Delicious!
Nautico Island Grill
Excellent locally owned restaurant with a wide variety of menu items - seafood, daily soups, Mexican, salads, sandwiches, and specialty drinks! Delicious!
Waterpark!
Beach Resort At South Padre Island
100 Padre BlvdAll but one ride is accessible by tube!
Farmer's Market
Not as much produce as I hoped, but the vendors have delicious food and condiments, soaps, plants and more!
21 locals recommend
South Padre Island Farmer's Market
8605 Padre BoulevardNot as much produce as I hoped, but the vendors have delicious food and condiments, soaps, plants and more!