Paradise Awaits...South Padre Island
Sightseeing
Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre BlvdSouth Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
6801 Padre BlvdExcursion
Horse riding, zip lines
South Padre Island Adventure Park
21040 State Park Rd 100Gravity Park
106 West Marlin StreetRestaurants
Local favorites and must try places while visiting SPI!
Long time favorite on SPI…can’t go wrong with a seafood Po’Boy or any of their burgers!
130 locals recommend
Blackbeards'
103 E Saturn LnLong time favorite on SPI…can’t go wrong with a seafood Po’Boy or any of their burgers!
One of our local favorites. Homemade pastas, and great seafood dishes!
51 locals recommend
The Meatball Cafe
2412 Padre BlvdOne of our local favorites. Homemade pastas, and great seafood dishes!
Mahi Nate
33384 State Park Rd 100Small outdoor venue with probably the best Mahi Sandwich on SPI!
Pizzeria Express by Gabriellas
Want a great pizza, calzone, or pasta to go…this is the spot!!
Celebrating a special occasion. The Sea Ranch offers a romantic setting with an amazing menu!
100 locals recommend
Sea Ranch
33330 State Park Rd 100Celebrating a special occasion. The Sea Ranch offers a romantic setting with an amazing menu!
Josephine’s Kitchen
3409 Padre BlvdHungry for breakfast? Look no further!!
Music and Libations
Live music, cocktails, cold beer and food
Biggest beach side beach bar in all of Texas! Live music, usually bigger crowds and lots of fun. Also the site of seasonal fire works displays!
164 locals recommend
Clayton's Beach Bar & Event Venue
6900 Padre BlvdBiggest beach side beach bar in all of Texas! Live music, usually bigger crowds and lots of fun. Also the site of seasonal fire works displays!
Tequila Frogs
2305 Laguna BlvdGreat place to enjoy live music, beautiful sunsets and good food!
Great drinks, good prices usually a smaller crowd. Sit next to the water and enjoy the sunset with a sundowner!
8 locals recommend
Driftwood Landing
2401 B Laguna BlvdGreat drinks, good prices usually a smaller crowd. Sit next to the water and enjoy the sunset with a sundowner!
Great pizza, wings and usually has live music. Small place locals hang out.
21 locals recommend
D Pizza Joint
2413 Padre BlvdGreat pizza, wings and usually has live music. Small place locals hang out.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Fire Works!
Don’t miss the summer weekend fireworks display in the bay and gulf!
Customs and culture
Beach Paradise
A 34-mile long tropical paradise located on the Gulf Coast of Texas, South Padre Island is consistently ranked as a top beach destination by travelers across the globe. It’s a beautiful setting rich with leisure and experiences — ranging from stunning sandy beaches, extensive nature tourism attractions, and world-class wind and water activities to outstanding local restaurants and a growing entertainment district.
Getting around
The Island Metro - Free Shuttle
Operates daily from 7am-9pm. Just wave down the Metro anywhere along the main boulevard and hop on!
Book before you go
Restaurants and Wait Times
The Island is a year round tourist destinations. Arrive early for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wait times are typically from 30 minutes to an hour.