South Padre Island Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Cameron County, Texas, United States
About South Padre Island
Incorporated in 1973, it lies just across Laguna Madre fromPort Isabel, the bay separating island from mainland. The east side of the island is referred to as the "gulf side" by locals, and the west side, the "bay side".
Top Attractions in South Padre Island
Explore the best things to see and do in South Padre Island:
- ★Air Padre Kiteboarding
- ★American Diving
- ★Beach Park at Isla Blanca
- ★Breakaway Cruises
- ★Gravity Park
- ★Parrot Eyes Watersports
- ★Sea Turtle, Inc
- ★South Padre Island Equestrian and Events Centre
Where to Eat in South Padre Island
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Blackbeard's
- 🍴Dirty Al's Seafood
- 🍴Grapevine Cafe & Coffehouse
- 🍴Kohnami
- 🍴Sea Ranch
- 🍴Wanna Wanna
Where to Stay in South Padre Island
- 🏨Best Western Beachside Inn
- 🏨Blue Bay Inn
- 🏨Franke Rentals
- 🏨Howard Johnson
- 🏨Isla Grand Resort (formerly Radisson)
- 🏨La Quinta Inn & Suites South Padre Beach Resort
South Padre Island Travel Guide Sections
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