Elizabeth’s SPI Guidebook
Necessities
Need just about any thing day or night? Right across the street!
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CVS
1500 Padre BlvdNeed just about any thing day or night? Right across the street!
Calypso
1501 Padre BoulevardGreat shop for clothes (men/women/Kids), decor & gifts, steps away.
Great grocery store in Port Isabel to grab things on your way to the island.
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H-E-B
1628 Central BlvdGreat grocery store in Port Isabel to grab things on your way to the island.
Largest on island grocery store. I LOVE the Orange Pepper that the sell back near the meat counter.
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Blue Marlin Supermarket South Padre Island
2912 Padre BlvdLargest on island grocery store. I LOVE the Orange Pepper that the sell back near the meat counter.
Great shopping, beautiful things for your home and gifts. Saturdays they typically have champagne;)
Sisters Trading Company
2901 Padre BlvdGreat shopping, beautiful things for your home and gifts. Saturdays they typically have champagne;)
Cactus Flower Interiors
3009 Padre BlvdMore great shopping!
Great clothing, casual sports items and gifts. Quality Brands like Olu Kai and Yeti
Island Style Surf Sports
410 Padre BlvdGreat clothing, casual sports items and gifts. Quality Brands like Olu Kai and Yeti
On The Beach
2105 Padre BlvdA sister store to Island Style, but BIGGER!
Sightseeing
Through the security gate and to the end of the street (Harbor), is the nearest beach entrance. Approximately 1.5 blocks. Use the wagon in the garage for your beach things!
1 Harbor St
1 Harbor StreetThrough the security gate and to the end of the street (Harbor), is the nearest beach entrance. Approximately 1.5 blocks. Use the wagon in the garage for your beach things!
Go to the beach and go right. You can walk all of the way to the jetty. Or drive to the south side of the island (must pay to park)
Isla Blanca Beach
Go to the beach and go right. You can walk all of the way to the jetty. Or drive to the south side of the island (must pay to park)
Sand castle exhibit, go carts and rides. In the entertainment district next to great outdoor bars and eats.
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I-Gravity Park
106 West Marlin StreetSand castle exhibit, go carts and rides. In the entertainment district next to great outdoor bars and eats.
In our household a must see! Kevin has been volunteering there for several years and has gone on their trips abroad to assist with Sea Turtle populations :)
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Sea Turtle, Inc.
6617 Padre BlvdIn our household a must see! Kevin has been volunteering there for several years and has gone on their trips abroad to assist with Sea Turtle populations :)
Although we have this right out our window (minus the alligators typically), it does provide a nice boardwalk to go out into the wetlands to get up close and personal with the wildlife. And tons of info to take back and apply to what you do see out of the condo window!
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South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
6801 Padre BlvdAlthough we have this right out our window (minus the alligators typically), it does provide a nice boardwalk to go out into the wetlands to get up close and personal with the wildlife. And tons of info to take back and apply to what you do see out of the condo window!
Nana's 7D Cinema
1004 Padre BoulevardI haven't been here yet, but would like to try on a non-sunny day!
Beautiful bird walk, alligators including "Big Padre", land tortoises and so much more. A must see along with Sea Turtle Inc. which is right next door.
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South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
6801 Padre BlvdBeautiful bird walk, alligators including "Big Padre", land tortoises and so much more. A must see along with Sea Turtle Inc. which is right next door.
Food scene
A couple blocks north on Padre then take a left at the first through street (hotel on the corner) Happy Hour, music, dinner, drinks, great Laguna Madre views, Catamaran launch point.
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LongBoard Bar and Grill
205 W Palm StA couple blocks north on Padre then take a left at the first through street (hotel on the corner) Happy Hour, music, dinner, drinks, great Laguna Madre views, Catamaran launch point.
You will need a car or its a bit over a mile hike toward Isla Blanca State Park. Awesome shrimp and fish located at the boat docks. Casual atmosphere and friendly service. PLUS take back fresh shrimp to go! Their cocktail sauce and breading to go is wonderful for home cooking the next day.
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Dirty Al's
33396 State Park Rd 100You will need a car or its a bit over a mile hike toward Isla Blanca State Park. Awesome shrimp and fish located at the boat docks. Casual atmosphere and friendly service. PLUS take back fresh shrimp to go! Their cocktail sauce and breading to go is wonderful for home cooking the next day.
When you are ready for a nice night out!
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Liam's Steak House & Oyster Bar
202 W Tarpon StWhen you are ready for a nice night out!
Happy Hour, dinner, drinks, music. Right across the street from Gravity Park. About 5 blocks. In the middle of everything with Laguna Madre views on the deck. Good food, casual fun atmosphere. One of our favorite hang outs.
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Laguna BOB
2401 Laguna BlvdHappy Hour, dinner, drinks, music. Right across the street from Gravity Park. About 5 blocks. In the middle of everything with Laguna Madre views on the deck. Good food, casual fun atmosphere. One of our favorite hang outs.
Our favorite place for breakfast. Great service, HUGE cups of coffee, best hashbrowns EVER!
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Josephine’s Kitchen
3409 Padre BlvdOur favorite place for breakfast. Great service, HUGE cups of coffee, best hashbrowns EVER!
Wonderful coffee and breakfasts! Eat in or to-go.
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The Grapevine Cafe & Coffeehouse
100 Swordfish StWonderful coffee and breakfasts! Eat in or to-go.
At the end of the road on the beach. A great space to watch the waves with a bite and drink. Peruvian/Japanese influence-- that alone is worth the curiosity for the food, which was good! The arroz con leche and flan is excellent!
ROCOTTO GRILL
1500 Gulf BoulevardAt the end of the road on the beach. A great space to watch the waves with a bite and drink. Peruvian/Japanese influence-- that alone is worth the curiosity for the food, which was good! The arroz con leche and flan is excellent!
Gabriella's
700 Padre BlvdGood Italian food is a cozy atmosphere.
Casual dining and bar. outside sitting area and music venue. karaoke! great selection of beers, wonderful tacos!
Hopper Haus Bar and Grill
Casual dining and bar. outside sitting area and music venue. karaoke! great selection of beers, wonderful tacos!
Nightly karaoke! Locals favorite dive bar. Good BBQ food truck outside.
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Coral Reef Lounge
5301 Padre BlvdNightly karaoke! Locals favorite dive bar. Good BBQ food truck outside.
Los Tortugo's Seafood Market
Fish market and casual restaurant with the freshest fish around!
Yummies Bistro
700 Padre BlvdGreat breakfast and lunch selection.
Pampering
Spa, massage, facials and nail care located at the Sapphire/Pearl Building southeast of the property.
Sapphire Spa
310A Padre BlvdSpa, massage, facials and nail care located at the Sapphire/Pearl Building southeast of the property.
Local Vibe
Wonderful active studio where you can see artists at work and purchase that "just right" piece to take home and support the budding SPI art scene. We have a Carole Plumb painting on display. I loved how I first thought it was a photograph :) They also have classes, check out their website.
Art Business Incubator South Padre Island
2500 Padre BlvdWonderful active studio where you can see artists at work and purchase that "just right" piece to take home and support the budding SPI art scene. We have a Carole Plumb painting on display. I loved how I first thought it was a photograph :) They also have classes, check out their website.
1. Stay away in the month of March during spring break. BUT the rest of the year, great food on the deck overlooking the ocean (great stop right after Sea Turtle Inc.), but watch out for the birds when you get your food! A market sets up on weekends on occasion, as well as sandcastle displays. BUT don't miss the tortoise/chicken area under the bridge of the Clayton's sign. Yes, we are partial to shelled creatures. They are easy to miss and sometimes hard to spot unless sunning themselves.
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Clayton's Beach Bar & Event Venue
6900 Padre Blvd1. Stay away in the month of March during spring break. BUT the rest of the year, great food on the deck overlooking the ocean (great stop right after Sea Turtle Inc.), but watch out for the birds when you get your food! A market sets up on weekends on occasion, as well as sandcastle displays. BUT don't miss the tortoise/chicken area under the bridge of the Clayton's sign. Yes, we are partial to shelled creatures. They are easy to miss and sometimes hard to spot unless sunning themselves.
Great after (or before) the Art Incubator! And check out the "make your own" stuff next store on a non-sunny day.
KIC's Ice Cream
2500 Padre BlvdGreat after (or before) the Art Incubator! And check out the "make your own" stuff next store on a non-sunny day.
Great selection of women's clothing, jewelry gifts and house decor.
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Renee's of South Padre
700 Padre BlvdGreat selection of women's clothing, jewelry gifts and house decor.
Great selection of beachwear and gifts. They do quick fixes on bikes too!
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Island Native Surf House
700 Padre BlvdGreat selection of beachwear and gifts. They do quick fixes on bikes too!
Art Business Incubator South Padre Island
2500 Padre BlvdWonderful local artist demonstrations and art for sale.
The Art Lounge
Local art, concerts, classes. A great place to check out!
Food Scene
WILLIEDEAN BAGELS
1817 Padre BoulevardA couple blocks away, great coffee and bagels
Berry Divine Acai Bowls
Yum, just yum!
Sugar Kingdom
Just next door at Jonah and the Whale
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
At some point drive North!
Go past SPI civilization and just keep heading north to the dunes. Watch the kiteboarders, ride a horse, zipline, drive on the beach (with an appropriate car!), just sit and watch the waves away from the activities of "the city". Watch for sea turtle nests and report to Sea Turtle Inc. during the spring and summer. Or if you see a Turtle floating or beached in cold winter months. It's a chance to step back and enjoy!
Amasiko nenkcubeko
NO GLASS ON BEACH!
Although alcohol is allowed on SPI beaches, glass of any kind IS NOT! And you will be fined, so purchase cans, utilize the plastic containers/cups in the condo. Yes, the irony of plastic at the beach does not escape me, but just don't leave it and use the many garbage cans along the beaches. I also bring a small bag to pick up any plastic/fishing line etc... I may find along the beach when I am walking. It just feels good to help a bit!