Guidebook for South Padre Island
Essentials
On the Island, good meat and seafood department
114 locals recommend
Blue Marlin Supermarket South Padre Island
2912 Padre BlvdOn the Island, good meat and seafood department
Dollar General
4400 Padre Blvdinexpensive beach gear
CVS
1500 Padre BlvdH-E-B
1628 Central BlvdWalmart Supercenter
1401 TX-100Parks & Nature
Isla Blanca Park
33174 State Park Rd 100The Jettties and surfing beach are here.
North of South Padre Island city limits. You can drive 30 miles northon the beach
25 locals recommend
Andy Bowie Park
7300 State Park Rd 100North of South Padre Island city limits. You can drive 30 miles northon the beach
Bird watching
21 locals recommend
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge Admin Building And Visitor Contact Station
22688 Buena Vista BlvdBird watching
Gladys Porter Zoo
500 E Ringgold StAwesome Zoo
s so impressive. It has truly beautiful views, and it's fun to take the elevated path over the water to look at all of the alligators and birds. And I have to shout out the staff—they're all SO incredibly knowledgeable and kind.
153 locals recommend
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
6801 Padre Blvds so impressive. It has truly beautiful views, and it's fun to take the elevated path over the water to look at all of the alligators and birds. And I have to shout out the staff—they're all SO incredibly knowledgeable and kind.
Entertainment & Activities
Golf cart rentals
South Padre Island Adventure Park
21040 State Park Rd 100Horseback Riding and Zip-Lines
Gravity Park is an adventure and amusement park on South Padre Island, Texas. The attractions include: The Tallest Reverse-Bungee in the world (The Rocket), A Skycoaster (Giant Swing) with a view of the whole island, a multi-level Adult Go-Kart track and a children's Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, a 60 foot Ferris Wheel, a Trampoline Ride, an Arcade, and a Climbing Wall!
Hours of Operation: 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM (Midnight)
65 locals recommend
Gravity Park
106 West Marlin StreetGravity Park is an adventure and amusement park on South Padre Island, Texas. The attractions include: The Tallest Reverse-Bungee in the world (The Rocket), A Skycoaster (Giant Swing) with a view of the whole island, a multi-level Adult Go-Kart track and a children's Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, a 60 foot Ferris Wheel, a Trampoline Ride, an Arcade, and a Climbing Wall!
Hours of Operation: 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM (Midnight)
3 and 4 hour bay fishing trips aboard the Danny B. Trips are available from 8am-12pm; 2pm-5pm; and 6pm-9pm. $30 per person. We offer private charters. We are wheel chair accessible and offer a fish cleaning service. We specialize in Sand Trout, Whiting, Black Drum, Croaker, Kingfish, Shark, Sheepshead and Stingray.
7 locals recommend
Danny B Fishing Charters
2305 Laguna Blvd3 and 4 hour bay fishing trips aboard the Danny B. Trips are available from 8am-12pm; 2pm-5pm; and 6pm-9pm. $30 per person. We offer private charters. We are wheel chair accessible and offer a fish cleaning service. We specialize in Sand Trout, Whiting, Black Drum, Croaker, Kingfish, Shark, Sheepshead and Stingray.
Breakaway Cruises gives guests the most memorable Dolphin Watches, Bay and Deep Sea Fishing experiences, Snorkeling excursions, Jet ski Rentals, Private Charters and the list goes on!
18 locals recommend
Breakaway Cruises
33384 State Park Rd 100Breakaway Cruises gives guests the most memorable Dolphin Watches, Bay and Deep Sea Fishing experiences, Snorkeling excursions, Jet ski Rentals, Private Charters and the list goes on!
SURF LESSONS, SURF CAMPS, SURFBOARD RENTALS AND SURF ADVENTURES
8 locals recommend
South Padre Surf Company
1 Bait Shop RdSURF LESSONS, SURF CAMPS, SURFBOARD RENTALS AND SURF ADVENTURES
-20+ years experience
-New beginner friendly gear
-2 way radio helmets
-Mini-yacht w/ fridge, boarding ladder, etc.
6 locals recommend
Air Padre Kiteboarding - South Padre Island
5709 Padre Blvd-20+ years experience
-New beginner friendly gear
-2 way radio helmets
-Mini-yacht w/ fridge, boarding ladder, etc.
SPI Excursions offers the most exciting water sports on SPI, from parasailing, banana boat rides, fishing, jet ski rentals, sunset cruises, dolphin watching, and more
19 locals recommend
SPI Excursions
204 Palm StSPI Excursions offers the most exciting water sports on SPI, from parasailing, banana boat rides, fishing, jet ski rentals, sunset cruises, dolphin watching, and more
Speedy Rentals
3012 Padre BlvdGolf cart dealer in South Padre Island
Parrot Eyes Watersports
5801 Padre BlvdKayak, jet ski, SUP rentals
Beach Park at Isla Blanca
33261 State Park Rd 100Formerly Schlitterbahn
Ka Motion Sailing Adventure
200 Pike StSnorkel trips
Sunset dinner cruise
This is a family friendly environment offering 75 arcade games, great deals and great prizes
Island Arcade SPI
This is a family friendly environment offering 75 arcade games, great deals and great prizes
Sea Turtle, Inc. is a nonprofit sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation center in South Padre Island, Texas. It is a popular regional ecotourism center, seeing about a quarter million visitors per year
205 locals recommend
Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre BlvdSea Turtle, Inc. is a nonprofit sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation center in South Padre Island, Texas. It is a popular regional ecotourism center, seeing about a quarter million visitors per year
Getting Around
stop is on the Padre Blvd side of our complex. Hop on and get anywhere on the island for free.
22 locals recommend
Island Metro (The Wave) Bus Stop - "Across from La Copa" station
Padre Boulevardstop is on the Padre Blvd side of our complex. Hop on and get anywhere on the island for free.
Get where you need to go for free on South Padre Island. Also has routes to Port Isabel
9 locals recommend
Island Metro Free Park And Ride
321 Padre BlvdGet where you need to go for free on South Padre Island. Also has routes to Port Isabel
Drinks & Nightlife
Laguna BOB
2401 Laguna BlvdPerfect location to enjoy the sunset
Wanna Wanna Inn Beach Bar & Grill
5100 Gulf BlvdPopular beach bar
Clayton's Beach Bar & Event Venue
6900 Padre BlvdLargest bearch bar in texas
LongBoard Bar and Grill
205 W Palm StLive music and dancing
Food scene
Dirty Al's at Pelican Station
201 S Garcia StDirty Al's
33396 State Park Rd 100Daddy's Seafood & Cajun Kitchen
1800 Padre BlvdF&B
3109 Padre BlvdYummies Bistro
700 Padre BlvdThe Grapevine Cafe & Coffeehouse
100 Swordfish StCeviche Ceviche
1004 Padre BlvdBlackbeards'
103 E Saturn LnSea Ranch
33330 State Park Rd 100Gabriella's
700 Padre BlvdLiam's Steak House & Oyster Bar
202 W Tarpon StCafe On The Beach
3616 Gulf BlvdPadre Island Brewing Co
3400 Padre BlvdBeachfront restaurant with bar menu that includes flat break pizzas, salads, craft burgers, scratch-build sandwiches, main plates, and decadent desserts plus a kids menu.
16 locals recommend
Bar Louie - South Padre Island
6700 Padre BlvdBeachfront restaurant with bar menu that includes flat break pizzas, salads, craft burgers, scratch-build sandwiches, main plates, and decadent desserts plus a kids menu.
Informal Mexican restaurant serving basic dishes such as quesadillas & breakfast tacos.
Taco Palenque South Padre Island
100 Padre BoulevardInformal Mexican restaurant serving basic dishes such as quesadillas & breakfast tacos.
Will and Jacks Burger Shack & Beer Garden
413 E Maxan StI love the #11 Greek Style Lam Burger
Chilitto Pikin
3305 Padre BlvdGreat mexican food
Viva has amazing drinks, a cool industrial-like style inside, sunset views and both the food and atmosphere are amazing.
Viva
Viva has amazing drinks, a cool industrial-like style inside, sunset views and both the food and atmosphere are amazing.
Sugar Kingdom
THE ULTIMATE CANDY EXPERIENCE
Fresh Seafood Reasonably Priced. Ceviche, Shrimp Cocktail, Fried Seafood Combo Plates and generous portions
Los Tortugo's Seafood Market
Fresh Seafood Reasonably Priced. Ceviche, Shrimp Cocktail, Fried Seafood Combo Plates and generous portions
Traveler advice
Getting around
Island Metro
Island Metro,- South Padre Island's Free Shuttle Transportation
https://www.spadre.com/thewave.htm