Food scene
Delicious food, drinks and craft beer down the street (walkable)
67 locals recommend
Padre Island Brewing Co
3400 Padre BlvdDelicious food, drinks and craft beer down the street (walkable)
Great Italian for large groups or small. Half Price Bottles Wine (check their marquee, normally Tuesday)
51 locals recommend
The Meatball Cafe
2412 Padre BlvdGreat Italian for large groups or small. Half Price Bottles Wine (check their marquee, normally Tuesday)
Great place to have a drink or some eats at the snack bar with a beach view! Great ceviche and shrimp.
14 locals recommend
Surf Motel & Boomerang Billy's Beach Bar
2612 Gulf BlvdGreat place to have a drink or some eats at the snack bar with a beach view! Great ceviche and shrimp.
For a special occasion, date, birthday, anniversary, graduation, etc. Fine dining with great steaks, seafood and fancy waitstaff.
74 locals recommend
Liam's Steak House & Oyster Bar
202 W Tarpon StFor a special occasion, date, birthday, anniversary, graduation, etc. Fine dining with great steaks, seafood and fancy waitstaff.
Daddy's Seafood & Cajun Kitchen
1800 Padre BlvdCajun & seafood on the Island!
Wonderful seafood, and occasional dinner time music by local symphony cellist. Casual or fancy special occasion, can accommodate families. Right by the lighthouse over the bridge in Port Isabel.
15 locals recommend
Marcello's Ocean Grille & Spirits
110 N Tarnava StWonderful seafood, and occasional dinner time music by local symphony cellist. Casual or fancy special occasion, can accommodate families. Right by the lighthouse over the bridge in Port Isabel.
Open 24 Hours. Texas Tradition. Consistent food and service. At the end of the block from the condo.
13 locals recommend
Whataburger
3509 Padre BlvdOpen 24 Hours. Texas Tradition. Consistent food and service. At the end of the block from the condo.
Gabriella's
700 Padre BlvdGreat Italian and more.
Sightseeing
Great places to visit that are unique to South Padre Island.
Best sunsets and chicken wings on the Island! (Monday 1/2 price wing specials). Live music most evenings and Happy Hour specials.
97 locals recommend
Laguna BOB
2401 Laguna BlvdBest sunsets and chicken wings on the Island! (Monday 1/2 price wing specials). Live music most evenings and Happy Hour specials.
Wonderful up close views of giant rescued sea turtles. Educational and fun to see all the special rescue and release programs. Great gift shop too!
205 locals recommend
Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre BlvdWonderful up close views of giant rescued sea turtles. Educational and fun to see all the special rescue and release programs. Great gift shop too!
Beautiful view of the bay plus Dolphins! Economical, bring your cooler and sunscreen.
39 locals recommend
The Original Dolphin Watch
33256 State Park Rd 100Beautiful view of the bay plus Dolphins! Economical, bring your cooler and sunscreen.
Dive Bar
Local’s favorite watering holes.
One of a kind scene. Total dive bar, great folks and conversation. Opens at 9am-2am. Old fashioned juke box.
21 locals recommend
Coral Reef Lounge
5301 Padre BlvdOne of a kind scene. Total dive bar, great folks and conversation. Opens at 9am-2am. Old fashioned juke box.
Awesome bartenders and conversation. Great place to end your evening, 2 doors down from the condo, or start your day on the walk to the beach. Pizza and snacks. Summer comedy club on Tuesdays, Karoke, and weekend DJ’s. Check the dry erase board for specials and events. Great place to watch sports. Pool bar as well.
Upper Deck Hotel with the Poolside Bar & Grill
120 East Atol StreetAwesome bartenders and conversation. Great place to end your evening, 2 doors down from the condo, or start your day on the walk to the beach. Pizza and snacks. Summer comedy club on Tuesdays, Karoke, and weekend DJ’s. Check the dry erase board for specials and events. Great place to watch sports. Pool bar as well.
Liquor Store
Closest location to the condo.
Large selection of spirits, beer, seltzers & wine. Ice, bottled water and snacks galore. Cigars and specialty items. Cash or Debit discount (like Spec’s)
Large selection of spirits, beer, seltzers & wine, etc. Ice, bottled water and snacks galore. Cigars and specialty items. Cash or Debit discount (like Spec’s)
Feldmans
3500 Padre BlvdLarge selection of spirits, beer, seltzers & wine, etc. Ice, bottled water and snacks galore. Cigars and specialty items. Cash or Debit discount (like Spec’s)