North Padre Island Guidebook
Food scene
Black Sheep Bistro
15201 S Padre Island DrGreat steaks and has outdoor seating.
Amazing food! They serve beer and wine, but no liquor.
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Island Time
14225 S Padre Island DrAmazing food! They serve beer and wine, but no liquor.
Surfside Sandwich Shoppe
15113 S Padre Island DrExcellent place for lunch on the island!
Island Joes Coffee and Gallery
14829 S Padre Island DrFun local coffee spot!
Doc's Seafood and Steaks
13309 S Padre Island DrGreat seafood and even better views!
Snoopy's Pier
13313 S Padre Island DrLow key place to eat. Good food. Great views.
Extensive menu, good food, local favorite.
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Scuttlebutt's Seafood Bar & Grill
14254 S Padre Island DrExtensive menu, good food, local favorite.
Great breakfast and lunch spot. This is located over the bridge about 15 minutes from the island.
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Hester's Cafe Lamar Park
3812 S Alameda StGreat breakfast and lunch spot. This is located over the bridge about 15 minutes from the island.
If you are trying to find a healthy meal, this place has GREAT protein shakes and smoothie bowls.
Third coast nutrition
14254 South Padre Island DriveIf you are trying to find a healthy meal, this place has GREAT protein shakes and smoothie bowls.
Yummy pizza on the island! Very small indoor seating area, so not ideal for large groups. Choose carry out if you have a large group.
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Brooklyn Pie Co.
15326 S Padre Island DrYummy pizza on the island! Very small indoor seating area, so not ideal for large groups. Choose carry out if you have a large group.
The Slip
15037 S Padre Island DrSpacious bar with a great drink selection.
Padre Pizzeria
14493 S Padre Island DrGreat for family dining!
Sightseeing
Horses on the Beach
19136 S Padre Island DrFun family activity on the beach!
Rent a golfcart cart to cruise the beach, a kayak for some ocean exploration, or a bike to cruise around the island!
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JoyRide Rental Co Padre Island
14414 Whitecap BoulevardRent a golfcart cart to cruise the beach, a kayak for some ocean exploration, or a bike to cruise around the island!
Mustang Island
Great beach to visit!
Local favorite beach spot! Go early in the morning to search for seashells!
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Padre Balli Park
15820 Park Rd 22Local favorite beach spot! Go early in the morning to search for seashells!
Isibhede esibiya kakhulu
14802 Whitecap BlvdLocal beach stop!
Activities
Local put put golfing and arcade! Oh, and they have ice cream!
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Treasure Island Golf & Games
14041 S Padre Island DrLocal put put golfing and arcade! Oh, and they have ice cream!
Great rainy day fun when you can't take the family to the beach!
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Jumping World
1601 Flour Bluff DrGreat rainy day fun when you can't take the family to the beach!
Clem's Marina
13304 S Padre Island DrIf you plan on fishing, be sure to stop here for bait!
The aquarium is a 25 minute drive from the island. Definitely 3-5 hour filled activity! Perfect fun for families!
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Texas State Aquarium
2710 TX-286The aquarium is a 25 minute drive from the island. Definitely 3-5 hour filled activity! Perfect fun for families!
Nature lovers will love this beautiful garden!
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South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
8545 S Staples StNature lovers will love this beautiful garden!
This is a great family, fun activity! It is mostly outdoors and can be very hot. Wear comfortable shoes!
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USS Lexington
2914 N Shoreline BlvdThis is a great family, fun activity! It is mostly outdoors and can be very hot. Wear comfortable shoes!
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Beach Passes
If you want to park on the beach, you will need a beach pass. During summer months you can buy at kiosks on the beach. They can also be purchased at any gas station on the island, CVS, and some beach shops.
If you do not want to park on the beach, there are a few parking lots you can park. The most common one is the Windward lot located on Windward drive. It is next to the Holiday Inn on the beach.
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Golf Carts
There are many place to rent a golf cart! They are great for beach cruising! However, golf carts are NOT allowed on Park Road 22 (aka South Padre Island Drive). That is the main highway on the island. Drivers are allowed to CROSS the street at lights, but NOT allowed to drive on the main road itself. It is very dangerous and causes a great deal fo stress to other drivers.