Guidebook for South Padre Island
Food Scene
Blackbeards'
103 E Saturn Ln200 yards to the restaurant from the Condo.
Mahi Nate
33384 State Park Rd 100Great Burgers and Mahi Sandwiches. Fun Location.
The Grapevine Cafe & Coffeehouse
100 Swordfish StAmazing Breakfast.
Cafe On The Beach
3616 Gulf BlvdLove everything they have to eat.
Entertainment & Activities
Take surf lessons. Great for young and old. I'm not a strong swimmer, but still felt very safe. All the lessons are in shallow water.
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South Padre Surf Company
1 Bait Shop RdTake surf lessons. Great for young and old. I'm not a strong swimmer, but still felt very safe. All the lessons are in shallow water.
Free with donation. Great way to see turtles upclose and learn about the sea turtle rescue program. During June, July and August, call the Sea Turtle release line to see when new hatchlings will be released into the ocean.
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Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre BlvdFree with donation. Great way to see turtles upclose and learn about the sea turtle rescue program. During June, July and August, call the Sea Turtle release line to see when new hatchlings will be released into the ocean.
Great Zoo with kids. Pefect on a day when you need a break from the beach.
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Gladys Porter Zoo
500 E Ringgold StGreat Zoo with kids. Pefect on a day when you need a break from the beach.
Go Karts, putt-putt golf, bungee jumps, and crazy reverse bungee rides. Teens love it. Next door to Dairy Queen and Louie's Backyard.
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Gravity Park
106 West Marlin StreetGo Karts, putt-putt golf, bungee jumps, and crazy reverse bungee rides. Teens love it. Next door to Dairy Queen and Louie's Backyard.
Park plaže na Isla Blanca
33261 State Park Rd 100Fun for kids of all ages.
Getting Around
The Wave is a free bus that takes your around the Island and into Port Isabel. It also connects you to free transporatation to the Brownsville Airport.
Beach Wave
1900 Padre BlvdThe Wave is a free bus that takes your around the Island and into Port Isabel. It also connects you to free transporatation to the Brownsville Airport.
We recommend renting a car for ease of getting around the Island and day trips.
Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport
700 Amelia Earhart DrWe recommend renting a car for ease of getting around the Island and day trips.
Essentials
Blue Marlin Supermarket South Padre Island
2912 Padre BlvdOnly grocery store on the Island.
H-E-B
1628 Central BlvdWe like to stock up on groceries at the HEB in Port Isabel.
CVS
1454 Central BlvdThe CVS is great for picking up a few grocery items after the Blue Marlin closes for the night.
Dollar General
4400 Padre BlvdThis is half a block from our unit.
Parks & Nature
Climb to the top of Lighthouse and tour the museum. Great with kids and teens. Cost for admission to enter Lighthouse. Plan a trip to Manuel's for lunch and visit the Lighthouse.
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Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historical Park
421 E Queen Isabella BlvdClimb to the top of Lighthouse and tour the museum. Great with kids and teens. Cost for admission to enter Lighthouse. Plan a trip to Manuel's for lunch and visit the Lighthouse.
Boardwalk trails to view the amazing water birds of South Padre Island. Call for guided tour times and take your binoculors. Cost for admission.
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Centar za promatranje ptica i prirode na otoku South Padre
6801 Padre BlvdBoardwalk trails to view the amazing water birds of South Padre Island. Call for guided tour times and take your binoculors. Cost for admission.
Great place for birding. Check opening and closing times. Probably best in the morning for birding activities. Check for hikes and guided tour times. Cost for admission.
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Resaca De La Palma State Park & World Birding Center
1000 New Carmen AveGreat place for birding. Check opening and closing times. Probably best in the morning for birding activities. Check for hikes and guided tour times. Cost for admission.
Shopping
We recommend you shop on the US side of the border in Brownsville. There are many unique stores offering discounts on items that you might typically purchase in Mexico. Please only cross the border after checking all travel advisories.
Brownsville & Matamoros Express International Bridge
1300 Mexico BlvdWe recommend you shop on the US side of the border in Brownsville. There are many unique stores offering discounts on items that you might typically purchase in Mexico. Please only cross the border after checking all travel advisories.
Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets
5001 E Expressway 83Drinks & Nightlife
Clayton's Beach Bar & Event Venue
6900 Padre BlvdWanna Wanna Inn Beach Bar & Grill
5100 Gulf BlvdPalm Street Pier
204 Palm St