Laurie’s guidebook

Laurie
Laurie’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Awesome for anyone, not just birdwatchers and they have added alligators!
153 locals recommend
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
6801 Padre Blvd
153 locals recommend
Awesome for anyone, not just birdwatchers and they have added alligators!
The organization rescues turtles! Enough said! They are interesting, fun, education and the kids LOVE it!
205 locals recommend
Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre Blvd
205 locals recommend
The organization rescues turtles! Enough said! They are interesting, fun, education and the kids LOVE it!
The lighthouse is awesome, there is great shopping nearby, and other museums too.
73 locals recommend
Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historical Park
421 E Queen Isabella Blvd
73 locals recommend
The lighthouse is awesome, there is great shopping nearby, and other museums too.
Best place for finding shells and the only drive-on beach in the area.
25 locals recommend
Andy Bowie Park
7300 State Park Rd 100
25 locals recommend
Best place for finding shells and the only drive-on beach in the area.

Food scene

Excellent sunset views and a killer buffet! Live music and an excellent view of the seasonal fireworks!
161 locals recommend
Tequila Frogs
2305 Laguna Blvd
161 locals recommend
Excellent sunset views and a killer buffet! Live music and an excellent view of the seasonal fireworks!
Delicious food, great staff!
100 locals recommend
Sea Ranch
33330 State Park Rd 100
100 locals recommend
Delicious food, great staff!
Absolutely the best Italian food outside of Italy!!
120 locals recommend
Gabriella's
700 Padre Blvd
120 locals recommend
Absolutely the best Italian food outside of Italy!!
The ceviche is divine and they have live music and a view of the sunset!
97 locals recommend
Laguna BOB
2401 Laguna Blvd
97 locals recommend
The ceviche is divine and they have live music and a view of the sunset!
Excellent local and tourist fare. Fun, music, sunsets and dining.
9 locals recommend
Coconut Jack's
2301 Laguna Blvd
9 locals recommend
Excellent local and tourist fare. Fun, music, sunsets and dining.
14 locals recommend
Will and Jacks Burger Shack & Beer Garden
413 E Maxan St
14 locals recommend
Excellent place for breakfast or brunch! The juices are fresh squeezed!
29 locals recommend
Josephine’s Kitchen
3409 Padre Blvd
29 locals recommend
Excellent place for breakfast or brunch! The juices are fresh squeezed!
Excellent locally owned restaurant with a wide variety of menu items - seafood, daily soups, Mexican, salads, sandwiches, and specialty drinks! Delicious!
Nautico Island Grill
Excellent locally owned restaurant with a wide variety of menu items - seafood, daily soups, Mexican, salads, sandwiches, and specialty drinks! Delicious!

Waterpark!

All but one ride is accessible by tube!
49 locals recommend
Beach Resort At South Padre Island
100 Padre Blvd
49 locals recommend
All but one ride is accessible by tube!

Farmer's Market

Not as much produce as I hoped, but the vendors have delicious food and condiments, soaps, plants and more!
21 locals recommend
South Padre Island Farmer's Market
8605 Padre Boulevard
21 locals recommend
Not as much produce as I hoped, but the vendors have delicious food and condiments, soaps, plants and more!