Jessica's Guidebook
City/town information
Family friendly, activities, beach, water activities, restaurants
186 locals recommend
South Padre Island
Family friendly, activities, beach, water activities, restaurants
Port Isabel
Historic Light house, restaurants, water activities
Island Arcade SPI
Sugar Kingdom
Gravity park is a casual outdoor fun place for families.
Activities range from mini golf, race karts, Ferris wheel, and sand castle exhibit. Located across Louie’s backyard
65 locals recommend
Gravity Park
106 West Marlin StreetGravity park is a casual outdoor fun place for families.
Activities range from mini golf, race karts, Ferris wheel, and sand castle exhibit. Located across Louie’s backyard
Great dining place for families! For a full “pirate experience” you can also book a pirates ship cruise!
57 locals recommend
Pirate's Landing
110 N Garcia StGreat dining place for families! For a full “pirate experience” you can also book a pirates ship cruise!
Food scene
Breakfast or Brunch. There is usually a wait list depending on the time of year you are visiting, during peak seasons its usually very packed, please expect a wait time, but its definitely worth it.
146 locals recommend
Yummies Bistro
700 Padre BlvdBreakfast or Brunch. There is usually a wait list depending on the time of year you are visiting, during peak seasons its usually very packed, please expect a wait time, but its definitely worth it.
Delicious Italian food and drinks, there is usually a wait time especially during peak seasons (March-August)
120 locals recommend
Gabriella's
700 Padre BlvdDelicious Italian food and drinks, there is usually a wait time especially during peak seasons (March-August)
Great variety of foods, please expect a wait list since this is a popular place to dine in.
130 locals recommend
Blackbeards'
103 E Saturn LnGreat variety of foods, please expect a wait list since this is a popular place to dine in.
Great breakfast and lunch favorites! Please expect a wait time when visiting during peak seasons (March-August)
65 locals recommend
The Grapevine Cafe & Coffeehouse
100 Swordfish StGreat breakfast and lunch favorites! Please expect a wait time when visiting during peak seasons (March-August)
Great upscale dinner restaurant if looking for a date night or dinner with friends. Located on the bayside
74 locals recommend
Liam's Steak House & Oyster Bar
202 W Tarpon StGreat upscale dinner restaurant if looking for a date night or dinner with friends. Located on the bayside
Breakfast lunch or dinner, enjoy a variety of foods located on the bayside with beautiful sunset views.
45 locals recommend
Lobo Del Mar Cafe
204 Palm StBreakfast lunch or dinner, enjoy a variety of foods located on the bayside with beautiful sunset views.
Laguna BOB
2401 Laguna Blvdcasual bayside bar with a great food menu and views
lunch or dinner, great variety of foods, family friendly, accommodates big groups
36 locals recommend
Dirty Al's at Pelican Station
201 S Garcia Stlunch or dinner, great variety of foods, family friendly, accommodates big groups
Sea Ranch Marina
33256 State Park Road 100Enjoy a nice dinner at this favorite bayside restaurant
Cajun style seafood perfect for families, large groups or anyone who wants to enjoy a great seafood dish.
53 locals recommend
Daddy's Seafood & Cajun Kitchen
1800 Padre BlvdCajun style seafood perfect for families, large groups or anyone who wants to enjoy a great seafood dish.
You don't have to go far! Located in Long Island Village, casual dining, variety of foods breakfast, lunch or dinner.
The Signature Grill
33840 South Garcia StreetYou don't have to go far! Located in Long Island Village, casual dining, variety of foods breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Viva
Delicious food and bayside views.
Josephine’s Kitchen
3409 Padre BlvdGreat casual brunch!
F&B
3109 Padre BlvdUpscale dining for dinner and brunch.
Cafe Karma
5200 Padre BlvdCoffee and pastries!
The Meatball Cafe
2412 Padre BlvdGreat family friendly Italian dining! Homemade pasta
Variety of foods, perfect for families! The onion rings are a must try!
130 locals recommend
Blackbeards'
103 E Saturn LnVariety of foods, perfect for families! The onion rings are a must try!
Mahi Nate
33384 State Park Rd 100Great burgers seafood and homemade fries!
You don’t have to go far. Great Mexican food! Delicious big breakfast tacos
6 locals recommend
El Papa's
814 S Garcia StYou don’t have to go far. Great Mexican food! Delicious big breakfast tacos
WILLIEDEAN BAGELS
1817 Padre BoulevardQuick breakfast, bagel breakfast sandwiches
Great local coffee! Open until 2PM Monday-Thursday open until 6PM Friday Saturday and Sunday
Milos Coffee House
Great local coffee! Open until 2PM Monday-Thursday open until 6PM Friday Saturday and Sunday
Sightseeing
Great beach bar! Enjoy the beach, boardwalk and grab a quick lunch or dinner.
164 locals recommend
Clayton's Beach Bar & Event Venue
6900 Padre BlvdGreat beach bar! Enjoy the beach, boardwalk and grab a quick lunch or dinner.
Family friendly tourist favorite! Visit a number of turtles that have been rescued off the beach shores.
205 locals recommend
Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre BlvdFamily friendly tourist favorite! Visit a number of turtles that have been rescued off the beach shores.
Enjoy birds, nature and bayside views. Family friendly
153 locals recommend
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
6801 Padre BlvdEnjoy birds, nature and bayside views. Family friendly
Beach Park at Isla Blanca
33261 State Park Rd 100Waterpark fun for the whole family!
LandShark Bar & Grill - South Padre
SPI’s newest restaurant! Family friendly
SPI Sessions Watersports: Jet Ski Rentals, Kayaks and Paddleboarding Rentals