No matter who you are or where you’re from, South Padre Island offers something for everyone. Nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and Laguna Madre, the island’s breeze coupled with its breathtaking sunsets adds the cherry on top of the smorgasbord of restaurants, live music hot spots, and activities every visitor can choose from. In fact, the only problem you could have on your upcoming spring break would be all of your friends agreeing on where to go. So why don’t you let us help you? We’ve complied a list of popular places and activities where you can go and blend in with the locals.
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Local Restaurants and Bars
Coconuts
This bar and grill is located right on the bay and is said to host the best sunsets. With great food and specialized tropical drinks, what more could you ask for? If you’re going with a hungry group, keep in mind the kitchen closes at 8:00 PM. Local tip: Try the Lucky Charm.
Louie’s Local Bar
This local hotspot, open all year round, includes a restaurant that serves food until 11:00 PM is equipped with karaoke and live bands. Local tip: Try the Charlie Cherry.
Boomerang Billy’s Beach Club
Boomerang Billy’s is a popular beach bar right on the Surf Circle beach access. Offering a heated pool, volleyball courts, live music, food, and a great atmosphere, this place is often called an island tradition. Local tip: Peak time attendance for locals is Sunday afternoon, where they host a sand castle building competition.
Dolphin Cove Oyster Bar
Having been in business since 1989, Coastal Living Magazine once called this waterfront restaurant one of the top seafood dives in the United States. Local tip: You can watch the dolphins from the sun deck.
Absolute Musts
Kiteboarding
Fortunately for you, kiteboard season opens for spring in the beginning of March. This is also one of the busiest seasons, so be sure to make reservations.
Watch The Sunset
Vacationer’s and locals all agree that if you visit South Padre Island, you CANNOT miss a sunset! There are many places that offer views of the bay or gulf for this exact reason!
The Beach… Duh!
Do we really need to tell you what the beach offers? Didn’t think so. Here are some favorite beach access points for locals
- Isla Blanca Park
- Wanna Wanna
- 6 On The North
- Boomerang Billy’s
