Island Escape: Your local guide to South Padre Island

Carmen & Raul
Carmen & Raul
Island Escape: Your local guide to South Padre Island

Things to do

Beachside outdoor water park with lazy river, water slides, zip line and palapas.
79 locals recommend
Beach Park at Isla Blanca
33261 State Park Rd 100
79 locals recommend
Beachside outdoor water park with lazy river, water slides, zip line and palapas.
Sandcastle Lessons - Book early Leave Happy!
3000 Padre Blvd
15 locals recommend
Fun horseback riding experience, Zip lining and Petting barn.
40 locals recommend
South Padre Island Adventure Park
21040 State Park Rd 100
40 locals recommend
Fun horseback riding experience, Zip lining and Petting barn.
Amusement park offers reverse bungee, go karts, mini golf, Ferris wheel and climbing wall.
65 locals recommend
Gravity Park
106 West Marlin Street
65 locals recommend
Amusement park offers reverse bungee, go karts, mini golf, Ferris wheel and climbing wall.
Catamarán Dinner cruise
21 locals recommend
Southern Wave Sailing Charters
205 W Palm St
21 locals recommend
Catamarán Dinner cruise
19 locals recommend
SPI Excursions
204 Palm St
19 locals recommend
Offer a variety of surfing experiences. All lessons held at Isla Blanca Park
8 locals recommend
South Padre Surf Company
1 Bait Shop Rd
8 locals recommend
Offer a variety of surfing experiences. All lessons held at Isla Blanca Park
Island Arcade SPI
Sugar Kingdom
Offers an array of activities including dolphin watches, bay and deep water fishing, snorkeling, jet ski rentals, private charter rentals and fireworks cruises.
18 locals recommend
Breakaway Cruises
33384 State Park Rd 100
18 locals recommend
Offers an array of activities including dolphin watches, bay and deep water fishing, snorkeling, jet ski rentals, private charter rentals and fireworks cruises.

Food scene

120 locals recommend
Gabriella's
700 Padre Blvd
120 locals recommend
The Grapevine Cafe & Coffeehouse
100 Swordfish St
65 locals recommend
Seaside Grill
100 Padre Blvd
Counter serve fresh ceviche with varios toppings to choose from.
46 locals recommend
Ceviche Ceviche
1004 Padre Blvd
46 locals recommend
Counter serve fresh ceviche with varios toppings to choose from.
130 locals recommend
Blackbeards'
103 E Saturn Ln
130 locals recommend
57 locals recommend
Pirate's Landing
110 N Garcia St
57 locals recommend
28 locals recommend
Cafe On The Beach
3616 Gulf Blvd
28 locals recommend
Bar Louie - South Padre Island
6700 Padre Blvd
16 locals recommend
100 locals recommend
Sea Ranch
33330 State Park Rd 100
100 locals recommend
Great pizza and pasta dishes!
35 locals recommend
Russo's New York Pizzeria - South Padre Island
410 Padre Blvd
35 locals recommend
Great pizza and pasta dishes!
Berry Divine Acai Bowls
1808 Padre Boulevard
Viva
7 locals recommend
Kohnami
410 Padre Blvd
7 locals recommend
Karma Coffee and Books
2500 Padre Blvd
Pizzeria Express by Gabriellas
21 locals recommend
D Pizza Joint
2413 Padre Blvd
21 locals recommend
Outdoor Restaurant on the Dock with delicious scratch made food
11 locals recommend
Mahi Nate
33384 State Park Rd 100
11 locals recommend
Outdoor Restaurant on the Dock with delicious scratch made food
Baja Fish Tacos
Barry's Beach Bar
45 locals recommend
Lobo Del Mar Cafe
204 Palm St
45 locals recommend

Sightseeing

205 locals recommend
Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre Blvd
205 locals recommend
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
6801 Padre Blvd
153 locals recommend
Largest Outdoor Sandcastle in the USA
3000 Padre Blvd
Jetties South Padre Island Tower
1 Padre Blvd
47 locals recommend
SpaceX Space Launch Facility
Boca Chica Boulevard
47 locals recommend

Neighborhoods

29 locals recommend
Port Isabel
29 locals recommend
The Black dragon cruise offers an interactive pirate adventure cruise.
12 locals recommend
Black Dragon Cruises
501 E Maxan St
12 locals recommend
The Black dragon cruise offers an interactive pirate adventure cruise.
Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historical Park
421 E Queen Isabella Blvd
73 locals recommend
91 locals recommend
Gladys Porter Zoo
500 E Ringgold St
91 locals recommend

Bar and Nightlife

Wanna Wanna Inn Beach Bar & Grill
5100 Gulf Blvd
123 locals recommend
Clayton's Beach Bar & Event Venue
6900 Padre Blvd
164 locals recommend
68 locals recommend
LongBoard Bar and Grill
205 W Palm St
68 locals recommend
Quarterdeck- Isla Grand Beach Resort
500 Padre Blvd
49 locals recommend
Margaritas beach Bar And Grill
1500 Gulf Blvd
33 locals recommend
Tequila Sunset
200 W Pike St
33 locals recommend
Tiny Cantina

Relaxation

Conveniently located next to Gulfpoint Condominium. ( walking distance )
Sapphire Spa
310A Padre Blvd
Conveniently located next to Gulfpoint Condominium. ( walking distance )

Essentials

Located in Port Isabel a must stop for all your groceries before heading to South Padre Island.
84 locals recommend
H-E-B
1628 Central Blvd
84 locals recommend
Located in Port Isabel a must stop for all your groceries before heading to South Padre Island.
Located in Port Isabel. Great for groceries before heading to South Padre Island
78 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
1401 TX-100
78 locals recommend
Located in Port Isabel. Great for groceries before heading to South Padre Island
Conveniently located at South Padre Island, usually higher cost.
114 locals recommend
Blue Marlin Supermarket South Padre Island
2912 Padre Blvd
114 locals recommend
Conveniently located at South Padre Island, usually higher cost.