Chris's Guidebook

Chris
Chris's Guidebook

Sightseeing

SPI is home to many species of sea turtles. Sea Turtle, Inc. is dedicated to educating the public about turtles and marine conservation. They rescue and rehabilitate many different species of turtles. A must see for all!
205 locals recommend
Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre Blvd
205 locals recommend
SPI is home to many species of sea turtles. Sea Turtle, Inc. is dedicated to educating the public about turtles and marine conservation. They rescue and rehabilitate many different species of turtles. A must see for all!
Learn the difference between an alligator and a crocodile!
153 locals recommend
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
6801 Padre Blvd
153 locals recommend
Learn the difference between an alligator and a crocodile!
39 locals recommend
The Original Dolphin Watch
33256 State Park Rd 100
39 locals recommend
Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historical Park
421 E Queen Isabella Blvd
73 locals recommend

Entertainment

Go carts, ferris wheel, miniature golf, adrenaline rides. Fun for all ages! (Some height requirements.)
65 locals recommend
Gravity Park
106 West Marlin Street
65 locals recommend
Go carts, ferris wheel, miniature golf, adrenaline rides. Fun for all ages! (Some height requirements.)
Every kind of sweet you can think of! You’ll be like a kid in a candy store!
Sugar Kingdom
Every kind of sweet you can think of! You’ll be like a kid in a candy store!

Food scene

Great food and atmosphere!
120 locals recommend
Gabriella's
700 Padre Blvd
120 locals recommend
Great food and atmosphere!
Great seafood and Cajun dishes. And kid friendly!
53 locals recommend
Daddy's Seafood & Cajun Kitchen
1800 Padre Blvd
53 locals recommend
Great seafood and Cajun dishes. And kid friendly!
Best casual lunch spot around! Delicious fish tacos!
11 locals recommend
Mahi Nate
33384 State Park Rd 100
11 locals recommend
Best casual lunch spot around! Delicious fish tacos!

Food Within Walking Distance

Largest beach bar on the Texas coast AND within walking distance! Fireworks on Friday and Saturday during summer and during certain times of the year! Check website for current schedule.
164 locals recommend
Clayton's Beach Bar & Event Venue
6900 Padre Blvd
164 locals recommend
Largest beach bar on the Texas coast AND within walking distance! Fireworks on Friday and Saturday during summer and during certain times of the year! Check website for current schedule.
On the Border! Who doesn’t love a throw back with good food AND within walking distance?!
Barry's International
7010 Padre Blvd
On the Border! Who doesn’t love a throw back with good food AND within walking distance?!
Half price burgers on Tuesdays!
16 locals recommend
Bar Louie - South Padre Island
6700 Padre Blvd
16 locals recommend
Half price burgers on Tuesdays!