Guidebook for South Padre Island
Food Scene
Sunrise Bakery
Scratch bakery with beautiful delicious pastries and breads and fantastic coffee.
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 residents recomanen
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.
Great breakfast and lunch options. Right next door to Gabriella's. Can get crowded later in the day. Closes early at 3pm
146 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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.
Walking distance from condo. Good pizza and dessert.
35 residents recomanen
Russo's New York Pizzeria - South Padre Island
410 Padre BlvdWalking distance from condo. Good pizza and dessert.
Calacas Tacos & Beer
Fantastic tacos! Best on the island.. Amazing micheladas and agua frescas
Ceviche Ceviche
1004 Padre BlvdDelicious Ceviche to go!
Sea Ranch
33330 State Park Rd 100A South Padre classic. Steakhouse and amazing seafood on the bay.
Los Tortugo's Seafood Market
Best beer on tap anywhere on the island. Craft and microbrews. Good appetizers and pizza.
120 residents recomanen
Gabriella's
700 Padre BlvdBest beer on tap anywhere on the island. Craft and microbrews. Good appetizers and pizza.
Great spot for pasta and pizza. Pasta is the stand out. All pastas are homemade and delicious. Nice outdoor patio.
51 residents recomanen
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.
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 residents recomanen
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.
Sundays, 11-1pm. You can find veggies, tamales, sweets, fruit, cheeses, jellies and much more. Great market.
21 residents recomanen
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 BlvdNautico Island Grill
Viva
Windjammers
500 Padre BlvdBlue Marlin Supermarket South Padre Island
2912 Padre BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Beach bar and grill on the north side of the island. Access beach from bar. Burgers, fried seafood, ceviche.
164 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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.
Ship Shape
5212 Padre BlvdGreat place to get beach foot wear, hats, clothing and toys
Great spot for all your fishing needs, including fly fishing. Coffee shop and bar as well!
Los Pescadores Coffee & Outfitters
Great spot for all your fishing needs, including fly fishing. Coffee shop and bar as well!
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
Centre d'observació d'aus i natura de South Padre Island
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 residents recomanen
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 residents recomanen
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.
Get up close to SpaceX rockets!About an hour drive away.
47 residents recomanen
SpaceX Space Launch Facility
Boca Chica BoulevardGet up close to SpaceX rockets!About an hour drive away.