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Food scene
Popular eatery with an amazing view!! Stunning sunset at this restaurant. Seafood along with American food. They have local bands playing daily as well.
118 locals recommend
Doc's Seafood and Steaks
13309 S Padre Island DrPopular eatery with an amazing view!! Stunning sunset at this restaurant. Seafood along with American food. They have local bands playing daily as well.
If your is search of a great burger then this is your place!!! You wont believe whats on the menu as far as burgers are concern ;)
85 locals recommend
Padre Island Burger Company
11878 TX-361If your is search of a great burger then this is your place!!! You wont believe whats on the menu as far as burgers are concern ;)
Snoopy`s has been on this Island for years!! On the water with a sunset view... WOW!! Seafood and Burgers is what they offer. In our limited cold months it will offer up a toaty cozy fireplace inside. You can drive your boat right up to this place!!
130 locals recommend
Snoopy's Pier
13313 S Padre Island DrSnoopy`s has been on this Island for years!! On the water with a sunset view... WOW!! Seafood and Burgers is what they offer. In our limited cold months it will offer up a toaty cozy fireplace inside. You can drive your boat right up to this place!!
Seafood outdoor sitting restaurant or If you want to cook your own... then stop here before you cross over the JFK bridge. They have all kinds of fresh seafood to fry in the pan or cook on the grill.
7 locals recommend
Paul's Seafood
9810 S Padre Island DrSeafood outdoor sitting restaurant or If you want to cook your own... then stop here before you cross over the JFK bridge. They have all kinds of fresh seafood to fry in the pan or cook on the grill.
Our Tex-Mex cuisine flair. Very reasonable priced yummy breakfast, lunch or dinner. Try the breakfast tacos (taquitos) mixes in a soft flour or corn tortilla.
27 locals recommend
La Palma
15326 S Padre Island DrOur Tex-Mex cuisine flair. Very reasonable priced yummy breakfast, lunch or dinner. Try the breakfast tacos (taquitos) mixes in a soft flour or corn tortilla.
Island Market IGA
15401 S Padre Island DrNew super market to our Island!! We`re excited!!
Great Seafood, small and quaint inside dining. Outside rustic and entertainment area outside!!
36 locals recommend
Black Diamond Oyster Bar
418 NAS DriveGreat Seafood, small and quaint inside dining. Outside rustic and entertainment area outside!!
Locally owned and popular eatery. Owner is accommodating to customers in food preference.
34 locals recommend
Island Time
14225 S Padre Island DrLocally owned and popular eatery. Owner is accommodating to customers in food preference.
Rock & Rolls Sushi Lounge
15121 S Padre Island DrOne of the tastiest Sushi on the Island.
Black Marlin Bar and Grill
258 SnapdragonHigh end food..... it won't disappoint!!!
This mobile Seafood boil company will set up and provide a delicious Seafood meal of your choice on the beach!! They will set up chairs and all the amenities and condiments. They are seasonal. Please Google them for more information. Must book in advance!! 361-416-0416
The Rollin' Coast Mobile Grill
15037 South Padre Island DriveThis mobile Seafood boil company will set up and provide a delicious Seafood meal of your choice on the beach!! They will set up chairs and all the amenities and condiments. They are seasonal. Please Google them for more information. Must book in advance!! 361-416-0416
Not just food and drinks. A popular venue for music especially Texas county. Google or call for events.
80 locals recommend
Brewster Street Ice House
1724 N Tancahua StNot just food and drinks. A popular venue for music especially Texas county. Google or call for events.
Padre Pizzeria
14493 S Padre Island DrPopular pizzeria on our Island!! And much more on the menu.
A taste of Italy!! Such a tasty variety of Italian cuisine. Family owned for years here on North Padre Island.
33 locals recommend
Island Italian Restaurant
15370 S Padre Island DrA taste of Italy!! Such a tasty variety of Italian cuisine. Family owned for years here on North Padre Island.
15401 South Padre Island Drive. Plenty of seating. Live music 🎶 and good food.
22 locals recommend
HARDKNOCKS Sports Bar & Grill
5862 Everhart Rd15401 South Padre Island Drive. Plenty of seating. Live music 🎶 and good food.
Fun place to swing by!! Water view, food truck, bands on the weekends. plenty of seating down below or upstairs deck.
Packery Bar and Grill
13402 South Padre Island DriveFun place to swing by!! Water view, food truck, bands on the weekends. plenty of seating down below or upstairs deck.
Merida's Tapas & Cantina
Really good sandwiches to pack up and head to the beach and enjoy your day. Or on the way back to the condo after a fun day in the sun.
40 locals recommend
Surfside Sandwich Shoppe
15113 S Padre Island DrReally good sandwiches to pack up and head to the beach and enjoy your day. Or on the way back to the condo after a fun day in the sun.
City/town information
Small, quaint, beachy, seasonal town of Port A!! Summer months are busy with tourist but our cool months are slow and steady. Plenty of shops, bars, restaurants, beach, marina. Dolphin watching is done here!! it's a different kinda vibe.
126 locals recommend
Port Aransas
Small, quaint, beachy, seasonal town of Port A!! Summer months are busy with tourist but our cool months are slow and steady. Plenty of shops, bars, restaurants, beach, marina. Dolphin watching is done here!! it's a different kinda vibe.
Our City by the Sea!! This is where you come in at when you fly in or drive.
63 locals recommend
Corpus Christi
Our City by the Sea!! This is where you come in at when you fly in or drive.
Neighborhoods
PINS as us locals call it!! You'll get to it from our Island. State beach so you pay a small fee to enter and its miles and miles of beach!!! But be aware if you drive to long you'll see a 4 wheel drive only sign turn around if you don't have one. You'll see a little more areas of secluded beaches
34 locals recommend
Padre Island National Seashore
PINS as us locals call it!! You'll get to it from our Island. State beach so you pay a small fee to enter and its miles and miles of beach!!! But be aware if you drive to long you'll see a 4 wheel drive only sign turn around if you don't have one. You'll see a little more areas of secluded beaches
Less than an hour drive. I highly suggest taking the car ferry from Port Aransas (your likely to see dolphins from the ferry). Local artsy shopping in the quint downtown area. Also cute little marina with great seafood restaurants!!
70 locals recommend
Rockport
Less than an hour drive. I highly suggest taking the car ferry from Port Aransas (your likely to see dolphins from the ferry). Local artsy shopping in the quint downtown area. Also cute little marina with great seafood restaurants!!
My favorite beach!!
Popular with the locals especially Surf heads!! ( 4 minute drive from our Condo) Vehicle friendly. We suggest you pack and lunch and drinks because once you get here your gonna wanna hang out for awhile. Summers are busy... so try and get here before 2 for a great spot. Bring chairs, canopy/beach umbrella because South Texas summers are HOTT!! And don't forget your sunscreen.
15 locals recommend
JP Luby Beach
Popular with the locals especially Surf heads!! ( 4 minute drive from our Condo) Vehicle friendly. We suggest you pack and lunch and drinks because once you get here your gonna wanna hang out for awhile. Summers are busy... so try and get here before 2 for a great spot. Bring chairs, canopy/beach umbrella because South Texas summers are HOTT!! And don't forget your sunscreen.
Popular family beach that is vehicle friendly. Be sure and pack, lunch or snacks, ice chest of drinks, chairs, umbrella, sunscreen, towels because once you get here your gonna wanna hang out. But always be aware of Rip Tides.
82 locals recommend
Whitecap Beach
14802 Whitecap BlvdPopular family beach that is vehicle friendly. Be sure and pack, lunch or snacks, ice chest of drinks, chairs, umbrella, sunscreen, towels because once you get here your gonna wanna hang out. But always be aware of Rip Tides.
Malaquite Beach
Family friendly and a bit more secluded.
Malaquite Beach
Family friendly and a bit more secluded.
Sightseeing
As you cross over the JFK onto our Island look down to your right and there it is!! A new venue for our Island with weekend bands, bar, volleyball area and just a place to socialize. Food truck and restaurants in the area.
23 locals recommend
Marker 37 Marina
13317 S Padre Island DrAs you cross over the JFK onto our Island look down to your right and there it is!! A new venue for our Island with weekend bands, bar, volleyball area and just a place to socialize. Food truck and restaurants in the area.
A guided Horseback ride on our lengthy beaches is a popular attraction.
53 locals recommend
Horses on the Beach
19136 S Padre Island DrA guided Horseback ride on our lengthy beaches is a popular attraction.
You'll want to put this on your agenda as a must. This represents our Gulf shores with its beautiful Sea life and some interactive activities for the kids.
292 locals recommend
Texas State Aquarium
2710 TX-286You'll want to put this on your agenda as a must. This represents our Gulf shores with its beautiful Sea life and some interactive activities for the kids.
For the History buff in your life. This decommissioned Air craft carrier Museum (The Blue Ghost) is a tourist stop for many visitors.
272 locals recommend
USS Lexington
2914 N Shoreline BlvdFor the History buff in your life. This decommissioned Air craft carrier Museum (The Blue Ghost) is a tourist stop for many visitors.
What a great place to stop and smell the roses. Walk around the grounds of a well maintained with walking paths and check out the natural beauty this has to offer.
83 locals recommend
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
8545 S Staples StWhat a great place to stop and smell the roses. Walk around the grounds of a well maintained with walking paths and check out the natural beauty this has to offer.
Ahoy!!! Hop aboard this interactive ship for a 2 hour cruise. Great for the whole family!!
41 locals recommend
Red Dragon Pirate Cruises
440 W Cotter AveAhoy!!! Hop aboard this interactive ship for a 2 hour cruise. Great for the whole family!!
Rentals
Wind & Wave Watersports
10721 S Padre Island DrRentals: Kayaks, Stand-up paddle boards, Surfboards...
Get out on the water for a little sightseeing!! Your own personal tour guide on a boat!!
Padre Boat Tours
Get out on the water for a little sightseeing!! Your own personal tour guide on a boat!!
Fun for the Kiddos
Kid friendly and lots of games and activities to keep everyone busy!!
52 locals recommend
In The Game Funtrackers
9605 S Padre Island DrKid friendly and lots of games and activities to keep everyone busy!!
Family fun. Challenge the family to a friendly game of putt-putt. Loser cooks breakfast. ;)
53 locals recommend
Treasure Island Golf & Games
14041 S Padre Island DrFamily fun. Challenge the family to a friendly game of putt-putt. Loser cooks breakfast. ;)
The beach is not the only place with waves. Slide, waves, pools oh my!!!
91 locals recommend
Hurricane Alley Waterpark
702 E Port AveThe beach is not the only place with waves. Slide, waves, pools oh my!!!
A little bit of exercise and fun will wear anyone out.... in a fun way!!!
9 locals recommend
Jumping World
1601 Flour Bluff DrA little bit of exercise and fun will wear anyone out.... in a fun way!!!
A little bit of history never hurt anyone.
74 locals recommend
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
1900 N Chaparral StA little bit of history never hurt anyone.
When in season we have Minor league baseball games and its fun for all!! And they hold different events as well. Google for schedule of home games, events and times.
70 locals recommend
Whataburger Field
734 E Port AveWhen in season we have Minor league baseball games and its fun for all!! And they hold different events as well. Google for schedule of home games, events and times.
Walking trails and playground. Learning center to understand the importance of preserving our wetlands, Bays and Estuaries.
17 locals recommend
Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve & Learning Center
2446 N Oso PkwyWalking trails and playground. Learning center to understand the importance of preserving our wetlands, Bays and Estuaries.
For just $9 a person 2 and under get in free. You will get a tour and history of the facility of that rehabilitate our local wildlife.
18 locals recommend
Texas Sealife Center
14220 S Padre Island DrFor just $9 a person 2 and under get in free. You will get a tour and history of the facility of that rehabilitate our local wildlife.
Fun for adults and kids!! create a masterpiece to take back home and show off to family and friends.
11 locals recommend
Fire It! Ceramics
611 S Alister StFun for adults and kids!! create a masterpiece to take back home and show off to family and friends.