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South Padre Island - Going this Weekend for a Wedding
Posted on 5/12/15 at 9:32 pm
Posted on 5/12/15 at 9:32 pm
Any suggestions for this place? It's a family member's (kinda distant) wedding, and I didn't even know South Padre Island existed until I got the invitation.
This post was edited on 5/12/15 at 9:32 pm
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Posted on 5/12/15 at 9:32 pm to StringedInstruments
Prepare for the trashy comments
Posted on 5/12/15 at 9:34 pm to StringedInstruments
Spring break 1997 in padre was Rollin though
Posted on 5/12/15 at 9:35 pm to Ed Osteen
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Prepare for the trashy comments
I enjoy South Padre Island. It's not close to as trashy as some spots on the Gulf coast.
Posted on 5/12/15 at 9:36 pm to StringedInstruments
Must be a fancy wedding
Posted on 5/12/15 at 9:36 pm to Ed Osteen
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Prepare for the trashy comments
I've noticed this through googling. Apparently it's a hot spot for Spring Break debauchery.
Posted on 5/12/15 at 9:37 pm to StringedInstruments
As to locale of the wedding, did the Wedding Party lose a bet? Frick SPI. All the charm of a Bus Station.
Glad it's you, not me, I'd be a no-show.
Glad it's you, not me, I'd be a no-show.
Posted on 5/12/15 at 9:42 pm to The Boat
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It's not close to as trashy as some spots on the Gulf coast.
Such as?
I've had some bad experiences in Gulf Shores.
Posted on 5/12/15 at 9:43 pm to StringedInstruments
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Such as?
Galveston, anywhere in Louisiana or Mississippi, Gulf Shores, PCB.
Posted on 5/12/15 at 9:44 pm to StringedInstruments
Cafe on the Beach for nicer seafood
Dirty Al's for grungy seafood
Gabriella's if you like craft beer
Coconuts to watch the sunset
Manuel's in Port Isabel for breakfast tacos (this is a must)
Yummy's or Grapevine for quick breakfast
ETA - If you want to be a true beach tourist...Louie's has a buffet where you can over eat, then go carts, bungee jumps, etc. where you can go to throw up what you just ate.
The food at South Padre Brewing sucks and the beers are hit or miss.
Dirty Al's for grungy seafood
Gabriella's if you like craft beer
Coconuts to watch the sunset
Manuel's in Port Isabel for breakfast tacos (this is a must)
Yummy's or Grapevine for quick breakfast
ETA - If you want to be a true beach tourist...Louie's has a buffet where you can over eat, then go carts, bungee jumps, etc. where you can go to throw up what you just ate.
The food at South Padre Brewing sucks and the beers are hit or miss.
This post was edited on 5/12/15 at 9:48 pm
Posted on 5/12/15 at 9:46 pm to The Boat
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Galveston, anywhere in Louisiana or Mississippi, Gulf Shores, PCB.
I've been spoiled the past few years with some friends who live in Watercolor and have a few places in Rosemary Beach for hosting clients. I'm a snooty rich kid without any money behind me.
I'm not sure how I feel about this trip. At first I was most excited about going because the border was right there but after reading about how dangerous Matamoros is, I've decided against going there.
Posted on 5/12/15 at 9:59 pm to TheChosenOne
still can't believe rovann's closed down. fricking GOAT hangover donut spot
d'pizza joint, jake's and liam's are some good dining spots. you can also get some legit AF sammiches at feldman's
good call on coconuts, amberjack's is another good bayside spot as is louie's.
blackbeard's is a 'fancy' place to dine, good food but you're usually looking at a good 30 minute wait if not longer.
clayton's beach bar is near the end of the island by bahia mar (spring break 2002 roll call) good food, a rich man's prop stop
for fast food you're looking at whataburger (justaburgers for .99 if you need to conserve that beer money, kids) dairy queen and mickey d's, subway etc.
IGA blue marlin has all your grocery needs and supplies
worse case scenario, just walk down padre and gulf blvd, you'll find shite to do.
marcelo's in port isabel is a legit italian spot
ETA- if you want to go fishing turn right off the causeway and go to sea ranch, they do dolphin watches and all that good stuff too.
This post was edited on 5/12/15 at 10:09 pm
Posted on 5/13/15 at 7:24 am to StringedInstruments
BurgerFi is good for a quick burger.
Wanna wanna is a good place for some overpriced drinks on the beach.
The sea turtle rescue place was really neat and sad because some of them were missing fins and shite.
We did a dolphin watch and actually did see a few so there's that.
Schlitterbahn is on the island as well.
Not sure if you have a room yet or not, but even if you have to get a place on the bay side, it's just a short walk to the beach.
ETA: there was a Valero gas station right by our place that had reasonable beer prices, but also there was a HEB on the way in Port Isabell.
Wanna wanna is a good place for some overpriced drinks on the beach.
The sea turtle rescue place was really neat and sad because some of them were missing fins and shite.
We did a dolphin watch and actually did see a few so there's that.
Schlitterbahn is on the island as well.
Not sure if you have a room yet or not, but even if you have to get a place on the bay side, it's just a short walk to the beach.
ETA: there was a Valero gas station right by our place that had reasonable beer prices, but also there was a HEB on the way in Port Isabell.
This post was edited on 5/13/15 at 7:27 am
Posted on 5/13/15 at 8:03 am to Box Geauxrilla
Manual's is already mentioned. Wanna wanna fried shrimp is better than the main drag seafood joints. If you want a drink, try one of the smaller bay side bars like tequila sunset. It's not like rosemary beach. So prepare yourself. More like destin
If you are adventurous, go into one of the seafood markets, and have them make a fresh shrimp cocktail for you. And tell them yes, you do want it spicy.
If you are adventurous, go into one of the seafood markets, and have them make a fresh shrimp cocktail for you. And tell them yes, you do want it spicy.
Posted on 5/13/15 at 8:23 am to StringedInstruments
Club Chaos
Late night what a burger breakfast tacos, while starting go USA chants
$2 dollar 1 destination cab ribes, look for wild cat willy
Curevo seagull toss games on those black sandy beaches
Late night what a burger breakfast tacos, while starting go USA chants
$2 dollar 1 destination cab ribes, look for wild cat willy
Curevo seagull toss games on those black sandy beaches
Posted on 5/13/15 at 8:25 am to StringedInstruments
Ended up eating blackbeards everyday because it wasn't too far from where we were staying and the food was pretty good and not terribly expensive. The other places we ate sucked. That's all I got.
Posted on 5/13/15 at 10:40 am to Kankles
This time of year won't be crazy. It becomes more of a fishing town in the summer after spring break. Blackbeard's is great if you bring in your own catch. Sea Ranch is good for higher end dining. The burgers at Padre Island Brewing don't suck. Isla Grand (used to be Radisson) had a very popular cocktail lounge/night club full of lonely older women (don't know if it's still there).
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