South Padre Island (SPI) Guidebook

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South Padre Island (SPI) Guidebook

Activities

Things to do while visiting.
Sea turtle refuge with viewing tanks and informative presentations.
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Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre Blvd
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Sea turtle refuge with viewing tanks and informative presentations.
Sprawling pier trail over the bay with multiple bird blinds.
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Centro de Observación de Aves y Naturaleza de South Padre Island
6801 Padre Blvd
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Sprawling pier trail over the bay with multiple bird blinds.
Walk up the spiral staircase of the Port Isabel lighthouse and enjoy views of SPI and more. Surrounded by free parking, unique shops, fishing pier and restaurants. Weather permitting, hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last ticket sold at 3:30 p.m. Tickets may only be purchased through at the Keeper’s Cottage Visitors Center with a credit or debit card. Tours of the Lighthouse will be self-guided, will be limited to 15 minutes. Groups no larger than 6 persons may tour at one time. TICKETS: Ticket prices are $5.00 (adults); $4.00 (seniors 55+); $3.00 (children* under 5.) Purchase tickets at the Keeper’s Cottage Visitor Center. (956-943-2262) • Children must be 4 years old and 38” tall to tour the lighthouse. A child may not be carried by an adult.
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Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historical Park
421 E Queen Isabella Blvd
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Walk up the spiral staircase of the Port Isabel lighthouse and enjoy views of SPI and more. Surrounded by free parking, unique shops, fishing pier and restaurants. Weather permitting, hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last ticket sold at 3:30 p.m. Tickets may only be purchased through at the Keeper’s Cottage Visitors Center with a credit or debit card. Tours of the Lighthouse will be self-guided, will be limited to 15 minutes. Groups no larger than 6 persons may tour at one time. TICKETS: Ticket prices are $5.00 (adults); $4.00 (seniors 55+); $3.00 (children* under 5.) Purchase tickets at the Keeper’s Cottage Visitor Center. (956-943-2262) • Children must be 4 years old and 38” tall to tour the lighthouse. A child may not be carried by an adult.
Open 24/7
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Muelle de Pesca de Pirate's Landing
501 E Maxan St
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Open 24/7

Beach Access

Free and paid places to park and access the beach.
Nice outdoor seating with showers, jungle gym, RV accommodations and beach access. (paid)
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Parque Andy Bowie
7300 State Park Rd 100
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Nice outdoor seating with showers, jungle gym, RV accommodations and beach access. (paid)
Free lot/street parking at every public beach access.
Beach Access #11 Treasure Island Circle
Treasure Island Circle
Free lot/street parking at every public beach access.
10 minute walk to public beach access. Get there faster by taking a shortcut through the Ramada Hotel parking lot (see map/photo). There is also free street parking right by this access.
Beach Access #24 Sunset
132 East Sunset Drive
10 minute walk to public beach access. Get there faster by taking a shortcut through the Ramada Hotel parking lot (see map/photo). There is also free street parking right by this access.

Waterfront Bar

Places to grab a drink or meal with water views.
Lots of space at this beach side bar w/Covered and uncovered outdoor seating.
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Clayton's Beach Bar & Event Venue
6900 Padre Blvd
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Lots of space at this beach side bar w/Covered and uncovered outdoor seating.
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Wanna Wanna Inn Beach Bar & Grill
5100 Gulf Blvd
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Great for sunset watching.
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Lobo Del Mar Cafe
204 Palm St
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Great for sunset watching.

Places to Eat

List of restaurants in SPI/Port Isabel that haven’t disappointed me.
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The Grapevine Cafe & Coffeehouse
100 Swordfish St
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Locally owned ceviche restaurant with limited seating.
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Ceviche Ceviche
1004 Padre Blvd
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Locally owned ceviche restaurant with limited seating.
Some Pizza Huts have disappointed me. This one has not.
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Pizza Hut
1905 Padre Blvd
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Some Pizza Huts have disappointed me. This one has not.
Seafood Restaurant - Caldo de Mariscos (Friday & Saturday only)
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Los Tortugo's Seafood Market
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Seafood Restaurant - Caldo de Mariscos (Friday & Saturday only)

Consejos para los viajeros

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Grocery/Food

Consider purchasing any groceries at the H-E-B or Walmart in Port Isabel. Prices on the Island tend to be a bit higher.