Melissa’s guidebook to North Padre Island/Corpus
Neighborhoods
Come visit Padre Island any time of year to enjoy a great blend of culture, nature, entertainment and miles of beaches. The mild semi-tropical climate and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico offer outdoor enthusiasts the ideal location to enjoy activities such as fishing, birding, sailing, golf, windsurfing, kiteboarding and so much more!
Just over the bridge you’ll find Corpus Christi, which offers great shopping, eating and attractions such as the Texas State Aquarium, USS Lexington, Art Museum of South Texas and competitive sports teams like the Corpus Christi Hooks, Icerays Hockey and Division I Texas A&M Corpus Christi.
Whitecap Boulevard
Whitecap BoulevardCome visit Padre Island any time of year to enjoy a great blend of culture, nature, entertainment and miles of beaches. The mild semi-tropical climate and warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico offer outdoor enthusiasts the ideal location to enjoy activities such as fishing, birding, sailing, golf, windsurfing, kiteboarding and so much more!
Just over the bridge you’ll find Corpus Christi, which offers great shopping, eating and attractions such as the Texas State Aquarium, USS Lexington, Art Museum of South Texas and competitive sports teams like the Corpus Christi Hooks, Icerays Hockey and Division I Texas A&M Corpus Christi.
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Padre Island
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Food scene
It's situated right on the intracoastal waterway so there are great views, good food, and typically live music. You can go upstairs to the restaurant then head downstairs to Waterline for drinks, games and live music.
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Doc's Seafood and Steaks
13309 S Padre Island DrIt's situated right on the intracoastal waterway so there are great views, good food, and typically live music. You can go upstairs to the restaurant then head downstairs to Waterline for drinks, games and live music.
It's cafeteria style with decent food and a great view of the intracoastal waterway. Very reasonably priced and relaxed atmosphere.
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Snoopy's Pier
13313 S Padre Island DrIt's cafeteria style with decent food and a great view of the intracoastal waterway. Very reasonably priced and relaxed atmosphere.
Nice atmosphere with good food and live music most evenings.
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Island Italian Restaurant
15370 S Padre Island DrNice atmosphere with good food and live music most evenings.
Excellent burgers and fries. Cafeteria style. You can sit indoors or outdoors on the patio!
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Padre Island Burger Company
11878 TX-361Excellent burgers and fries. Cafeteria style. You can sit indoors or outdoors on the patio!
This is probably the most popular restaurant on the Island. A large variety of food to choose from - seafood, sushi, sandwiches, etc.
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Scuttlebutt's Seafood Bar & Grill
14254 S Padre Island DrThis is probably the most popular restaurant on the Island. A large variety of food to choose from - seafood, sushi, sandwiches, etc.
If you like sushi, you can't miss eating here!
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Rock & Rolls Sushi Lounge
15121 S Padre Island DrIf you like sushi, you can't miss eating here!
This is a cool and quirky coffee shop with excellent coffee and sandwiches as well. Made from old rail cars.
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Island Joes Coffee and Gallery
14829 S Padre Island DrThis is a cool and quirky coffee shop with excellent coffee and sandwiches as well. Made from old rail cars.
It's more upscale than your typical island restaurant with an authentic French owner/chef
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Dragonfly
14701 S Padre Island DrIt's more upscale than your typical island restaurant with an authentic French owner/chef
Padre Pizzeria
14493 S Padre Island DrFamily owned and operated with good italian food.
Good N Crisp Chicken
14601 S Padre Island DrGuajillo's On The Island
15037 South Padre Island DriveBetter than average sandwiches, soups and salads
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Surfside Sandwich Shoppe
15113 S Padre Island DrBetter than average sandwiches, soups and salads
Costa Sur Wok & Ceviche Bar
15113 S Padre Island DrUnique dining
Padre Poke
South Padre Island DriveVery fresh and authentic Poke bowls
Black Sheep Bistro
15201 S Padre Island DrFun atmosphere, good and different food.
Really delicious bbq - made fresh every day.
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Texas Mesquite BBQ and Grill
11862 TX-361Really delicious bbq - made fresh every day.
Sweet Swirl Frozen Yogurt
14457 S Padre Island DrMake your own sunday bar
A La Mode Gelateria
14254 S Padre Island DrRich and creamy gelato in a very cute setting
Super delicious pizza, sandwiches, breadsticks and salads.
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Brooklyn Pie Co.
15326 S Padre Island DrSuper delicious pizza, sandwiches, breadsticks and salads.
Domino's Pizza
2501 TX-361Typical domino's pizza
HARDKNOCKS Sports Bar & Grill
5862 Everhart RdSports Bar with food and drinks
Whataburger
121 N Shoreline BlvdSonic Drive-In
1203 Highway 35 NorthLorelei Brewing Co.
520 NAS DriveExcellent beer and fun atmosphere!
Boathouse Bar and Grill
15241 Leeward DrBar and restaurant
Angry Marlin and Coolwater Bar
15605 S Padre Island DrGreat food and Live Music
This place is over the bridge (OTB) but worth the drive. Specializing in oysters
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Black Diamond Oyster Bar
418 NAS DriveThis place is over the bridge (OTB) but worth the drive. Specializing in oysters
Awesome decks, good food, live music, amazing views, long boardwalk
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Marker 37 Marina
13317 S Padre Island DrAwesome decks, good food, live music, amazing views, long boardwalk
This is my personal favorite! Located in Port Aransas, or Port A, as the locals call it.
Excellent food, great ambience and the location can't be beat - right in the midst of a boat marina. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled on the water for dolphin sightings!
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Virginia's On the Bay
815 Trout StThis is my personal favorite! Located in Port Aransas, or Port A, as the locals call it.
Excellent food, great ambience and the location can't be beat - right in the midst of a boat marina. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled on the water for dolphin sightings!
In town, situated right on the bay and T-Heads. Great location and great food!
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Harrison's Landing
108 Peoples St T-HeadIn town, situated right on the bay and T-Heads. Great location and great food!
Sightseeing
It's a really nice activity when you've visiting. The horses are tame and the beach is lovely.
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Horses on the Beach
19136 S Padre Island DrIt's a really nice activity when you've visiting. The horses are tame and the beach is lovely.
Bãi biển Whitecap
14802 Whitecap BlvdBreathtaking
Wonderful beach and visitor center. If you come in the spring you can watch the baby turtles being released to the ocean. Must see!
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Bờ biển quốc gia Đảo Padre
20420 Park Road 22Wonderful beach and visitor center. If you come in the spring you can watch the baby turtles being released to the ocean. Must see!
Texas Sealife Center
14220 S Padre Island DrYou will find restrooms, parking lot (if you don't want to drive on the beach), showers. You can also rent beach chairs and umbrellas here, plus volleyball and other beach games.
Michael J. Ellis Beach and Seawall
14926 Windward DrYou will find restrooms, parking lot (if you don't want to drive on the beach), showers. You can also rent beach chairs and umbrellas here, plus volleyball and other beach games.
Bể cá tiểu bang Texas
2710 TX-286Dolphins, sharks and turtles, oh my!
Walk down this jetty and keep your eyes peeled for the turtles on both sides and dolphins swimming in the open water.
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North Packery Channel Jetty
Walk down this jetty and keep your eyes peeled for the turtles on both sides and dolphins swimming in the open water.
Services
Island Day Spa
13915 S Padre Island DrMassages, couples messages...typical spa activities
Activities
Treasure Island Golf & Games
14041 S Padre Island DrPadre Island Expeditions, LLC
20420 Park Rd 22Boat tours, etc.
North Padre Cart Rentals
14425 Whitecap BlvdUSS Lexington
2914 N Shoreline BlvdBeach Rentals
1102 S Shoreline BlvdGolf cart rentals on Whitecap
The Original Dolphin Watch
33256 State Park Rd 100Nightlife
This place gets hoppin' around 11:00 pm with live bands all weekend.
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Pelican Lounge
14330 S Padre Island DrThis place gets hoppin' around 11:00 pm with live bands all weekend.
The Slip
15037 S Padre Island DrA friendly and local bar with live music on the weekend.
City/town information
Just 18 miles away on Mustang Island - this little town offers shopping, dining, night life and, of course, beautiful beaches!
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Port Aransas
Just 18 miles away on Mustang Island - this little town offers shopping, dining, night life and, of course, beautiful beaches!