Garza Nest - SPI Guidebook
Island Eats
I don't think there's a bad restaurant on the island but these are our go-tos. Don't be afraid to try the other restaurants.
Whataburger
3509 Padre BlvdIt's Whataburger!
Blackbeards'
103 E Saturn LnGreat atmosphere and great food.
All you can eat crab legs every Friday! This place has a fun atmosphere with live music or a DJ depending on the night. Across the street from Gravity Park.
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Tequila Frogs
2305 Laguna BlvdAll you can eat crab legs every Friday! This place has a fun atmosphere with live music or a DJ depending on the night. Across the street from Gravity Park.
We love their breakfast. Gabby's French Toast is my favorite!
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Josephine’s Kitchen
3409 Padre BlvdWe love their breakfast. Gabby's French Toast is my favorite!
Nature and Education
Learn about sea turtles, birds, and other animal life on South Padre Island.
If you enjoy nature, walk the nature trail and learn about the island's ecosystem(s).
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South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
6801 Padre BlvdIf you enjoy nature, walk the nature trail and learn about the island's ecosystem(s).
This place is just amazing. So much to see and learn about turtles.
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Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre BlvdThis place is just amazing. So much to see and learn about turtles.
Space X, birdwatching, and where the Rio Grande meets the Gulf of Mexicio all in one locale. Also many historical markers along the way. This hour long drive is worth it!
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Boca Chica Beach
Space X, birdwatching, and where the Rio Grande meets the Gulf of Mexicio all in one locale. Also many historical markers along the way. This hour long drive is worth it!
About an hour drive to nature for hiking and biking. A great drive to view wildlife, you might even see an alligator or an ocelot.
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Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
About an hour drive to nature for hiking and biking. A great drive to view wildlife, you might even see an alligator or an ocelot.
Amusement
A variety of fun things to do on the island.
Horseback riding, ziplines, and petting barn.
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South Padre Island Adventure Park
21040 State Park Rd 100Horseback riding, ziplines, and petting barn.
Gravity Park
106 West Marlin StreetThe hub for fun!
Parque Isla Blanca
33174 State Park Rd 100This spot has all your beachfront activities.
Beach Access 6
Beach Access 6Drive onto the beach! There are other beach access points but we enjoyed this one.
More Food
Food truck with bomb street tacos! A 45 minute drive to Harlingen, TX but worth it. If you're flying in or out of Valley International Airport, make a pitstop.
Juan More Taco
1141-1199 South 11th StreetFood truck with bomb street tacos! A 45 minute drive to Harlingen, TX but worth it. If you're flying in or out of Valley International Airport, make a pitstop.
Delicious and authentic Mexican food. I usually find myself making two stops here, one on the way in and again on the way home when I fly out of Harlingen, TX.
Juan More Taco 2
624 West Van Buren AvenueDelicious and authentic Mexican food. I usually find myself making two stops here, one on the way in and again on the way home when I fly out of Harlingen, TX.
As seen on the TV show the Daytripper with Chet Garner, this restaurant specializes in barbacoa. Barbacoa is the meat from the cow head that is cooked in a fire pit. This meat is the best part of the cow in my opinion. A short drive to Brownsville.
Vera's Backyard Bar-B-Que
2404 Southmost RoadAs seen on the TV show the Daytripper with Chet Garner, this restaurant specializes in barbacoa. Barbacoa is the meat from the cow head that is cooked in a fire pit. This meat is the best part of the cow in my opinion. A short drive to Brownsville.
Markets and Surf Store
Local markets and surfboards
Buy your own groceries and cook at the condo.
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Blue Marlin Supermarket South Padre Island
2912 Padre BlvdBuy your own groceries and cook at the condo.
On The Beach
2105 Padre BlvdSurf gear etc
For a bigger selection of groceries and goods. HEB in Port Isabel is on the way to the island.
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H-E-B
1628 Central BlvdFor a bigger selection of groceries and goods. HEB in Port Isabel is on the way to the island.
Don't let the word bar deceive you, this place is also a fresh fish market. They'll also cook your freshly caught seafood for you.
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Joe's Oyster Bar
207 E Maxan StDon't let the word bar deceive you, this place is also a fresh fish market. They'll also cook your freshly caught seafood for you.
Quik Stop
501 TX-100Buy your fresh gulf shrimp and cook at the condo.
A little restaurant and market where you can pick up shrimp, ceviche, and other seafood items to cook at the condo.
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Los Tortugo's Seafood Market
A little restaurant and market where you can pick up shrimp, ceviche, and other seafood items to cook at the condo.
Tasty Treats
Dolce Roma
4200 Padre BlvdGelatos and other cold treats
Sugar Freezz Cafe
904 Padre BoulevardDelicious variety
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Uber to and from the island, then use the Island Metro
Lisa Vega
(432) 703-8032
Kevin Miller
(620) 899-6828
South Padre Island Shuttle
(956) 761-3864 or (956) 761-3245