Food Scene
Black Sheep Bistro
15201 S Padre Island DrGreat for higher end meals. Excellent steaks and entries.
Wide variety of food on the menu. American, sushi, sea food
99 locals recommend
Scuttlebutt's Seafood Bar & Grill
14254 S Padre Island DrWide variety of food on the menu. American, sushi, sea food
Basic sea food fare. Touristy sea food place right on the water.
118 locals recommend
Doc's Seafood and Steaks
13309 S Padre Island DrBasic sea food fare. Touristy sea food place right on the water.
Awesome German bakery! Homemade pastries, breads and breakfast fare.
49 locals recommend
JB's German Bakery & Cafe
4141 South Staples StreetAwesome German bakery! Homemade pastries, breads and breakfast fare.
Restaurant and bar at Bob Hall pier. Mikel May's is right on the water and has good food and drinks!
35 locals recommend
Mikel May's Beachside Bar & Grill
15820 Park RdRestaurant and bar at Bob Hall pier. Mikel May's is right on the water and has good food and drinks!
Great fresh sushi spot! Tons of rock in roll themed rolls and excellent appetizers. Try the Midnight Rambler if you appreciate raw. Excellent pork belly and wagyu beef.
59 locals recommend
Rock & Rolls Sushi Lounge
15121 S Padre Island DrGreat fresh sushi spot! Tons of rock in roll themed rolls and excellent appetizers. Try the Midnight Rambler if you appreciate raw. Excellent pork belly and wagyu beef.
Local Thai and Chinese food. Great place to carryout. Excellent curries and soups. Basil fried rice is also a local favorite.
Thai Siam Island Restaurant
13925 S Padre Island DrLocal Thai and Chinese food. Great place to carryout. Excellent curries and soups. Basil fried rice is also a local favorite.
Padre Island Burger Company
11878 TX-361Great place for burgers and fries.
Padre Pizzeria
14493 S Padre Island DrExcellent Pizza and Sandwiches.
Brooklyn Pie Co.
15326 S Padre Island DrGood pizza shop. Try their GIANT slice!
Boathouse Bar and Grill
15241 Leeward DrGood, basic seafood restaurant and bar.
Very small, intimate and romantic restaurant. Not on the island but right on the bay and just a short drive into Corpus Christi. Outside seating near the water and inside seating with water views. Excellent local seafood selections with a french twist. Try the escargot, Oysters Rockefeller and daily specials.
16 locals recommend
Yardarm Restaurant
4310 Ocean DriveVery small, intimate and romantic restaurant. Not on the island but right on the bay and just a short drive into Corpus Christi. Outside seating near the water and inside seating with water views. Excellent local seafood selections with a french twist. Try the escargot, Oysters Rockefeller and daily specials.
Shopping
The Shops at La Palmera
4938 S Staples StGreat local beach shop with higher end brands and surf apparel.
10 locals recommend
Third Coast Beach Co
14501 S Padre Island DrGreat local beach shop with higher end brands and surf apparel.
Padre Islander & Island Sports
14514 S Padre Island DrAffordable option for swimsuits and beachwear.
Island Sports
115 E Avenue GAnother option for beach gear and affordable beachwear.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar and restaurant. Good appetizers and custom cocktails. Tray their in house infused vodka specialties!
35 locals recommend
Angry Marlin and Coolwater Bar
15605 S Padre Island DrBar and restaurant. Good appetizers and custom cocktails. Tray their in house infused vodka specialties!
Farah's
14305 S Padre Island DrParks & Nature
Padre Island National Seashore
20420 Park Road 22Expansive park with beautiful beaches!
Whitecap Beach
14802 Whitecap BlvdClose by beautiful beach with new bathroom facilities.
A pedestrian only beach area with parking nearby and covered tables. Get here early though to secure your area. This area is just south of Bob Hall Pier.
18 locals recommend
Padre Balli Park
15820 Park Rd 22A pedestrian only beach area with parking nearby and covered tables. Get here early though to secure your area. This area is just south of Bob Hall Pier.
Beach area with and sea wall. The sea wall is great for walking and bike riding while taking in beautiful gulf views.
11 locals recommend
North Padre Sea Wall
616500451400Beach area with and sea wall. The sea wall is great for walking and bike riding while taking in beautiful gulf views.
Essentials
Great place to stop for groceries or anything you may need prior to coming to the Island.
27 locals recommend
H-E-B plus!
1145 Waldron RdGreat place to stop for groceries or anything you may need prior to coming to the Island.
CVS
14525 S Padre Island DrWhitecap Wine & Ale
14414 Whitecap BlvdState licensed locally owned liquor store with good prices and selection.
Island Fitness
14330 S Padre Island DrIsland Fitness offers day passes for just $8. Stay in shape while on vacation!
Entertainment & Activities
Great aquarium! Just underwent a huge expansion and is really worth checking out!
68 locals recommend
Texas State Aquarium station
Great aquarium! Just underwent a huge expansion and is really worth checking out!
USS Lexington
2914 N Shoreline BlvdTour a real World War II aircraft carrier!