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South Padre, TX
Posted on 6/18/17 at 1:50 pm
Posted on 6/18/17 at 1:50 pm
Restaurant and activity suggestions?
Couples in early 40s
Thanks
Couples in early 40s
Thanks
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Posted on 6/18/17 at 9:36 pm to kaaj24
There's not a damn thing worth trying there. If your idea of seafood is previously frozen, fried everything, with views of brown sand, you're going to love it.
Posted on 6/19/17 at 6:32 am to Willie Stroker
That's nonsense.
Try eating as Kranzler or the Palms. Grapevine Cafe is good for breakfast. We like the Wanna Wanna for drinks. Dirty Al's has good seafood as well. And I know it's "touristy" but the Sea Ranch is very good.
If you like to party, Clayton's is the place. There is a dance club in the Isla Grande (old Radisson) called the Quarter Deck that can get wild.
If you like to fish, Jim's Pier can hook you up for either inshore or offshore. There is some really great fishing in the Laguna Madre.
While the water isn't anywhere near as clear as the Florida Panhandle, SPI is the best beach in Texas. It is a substantial improvement over Galveston. It can get crowded and the traffic can get bad, so plan accordingly.
We were there for the day on Saturday. It was windy and the water was cut up, but it was still a nice outing.
Try eating as Kranzler or the Palms. Grapevine Cafe is good for breakfast. We like the Wanna Wanna for drinks. Dirty Al's has good seafood as well. And I know it's "touristy" but the Sea Ranch is very good.
If you like to party, Clayton's is the place. There is a dance club in the Isla Grande (old Radisson) called the Quarter Deck that can get wild.
If you like to fish, Jim's Pier can hook you up for either inshore or offshore. There is some really great fishing in the Laguna Madre.
While the water isn't anywhere near as clear as the Florida Panhandle, SPI is the best beach in Texas. It is a substantial improvement over Galveston. It can get crowded and the traffic can get bad, so plan accordingly.
We were there for the day on Saturday. It was windy and the water was cut up, but it was still a nice outing.
This post was edited on 6/19/17 at 8:40 am
Posted on 6/19/17 at 12:07 pm to The Balinese Club
Thank you. Sounds like there is enough going on for a long weekend
Posted on 6/19/17 at 1:08 pm to kaaj24
No worries! Hope y'all have a great time.
Posted on 6/20/17 at 4:21 pm to kaaj24
I lived there for a year, it's basically a shithole.
The best shrimp po boy is als (right turn off bridge).
There is a microbrewery that's ok.
Best bar imo is wahoo saloon on the bay but it might be closed
There's a restaurant in port Isabel called pirates landing that is decent.
Otherwise, the sea turtle place is kind of cool. Other than that, enjoy the beaches full of trash.
The best shrimp po boy is als (right turn off bridge).
There is a microbrewery that's ok.
Best bar imo is wahoo saloon on the bay but it might be closed
There's a restaurant in port Isabel called pirates landing that is decent.
Otherwise, the sea turtle place is kind of cool. Other than that, enjoy the beaches full of trash.
Posted on 6/20/17 at 4:23 pm to kaaj24
And actually the coolest local thing is about an hour drive but is the Laguna atascosa wildlife refuge- tons of weird birds and wildlife you can only see in south Texas.... Might be worth a trip, you'll see more at dawn and dusk, obviously.
Posted on 6/20/17 at 6:19 pm to Rollwave034
I appreciate the feedback. So you don't think it is worth it for even a long weekend in November? We were thinking of going somewhere "warmer" for Thanksgiving since we aren't going to be able to spend time with our family at that time.
Posted on 6/20/17 at 8:37 pm to kaaj24
No, unless you like hiking/nature. If you're into driving to different wildlife areas or refuges there's plenty to see but the beach is crappy, even in November and it might rain the whole month. I'd go to Tampa or somewhere in south Florida if you want warm and beaches.
South padre is somewhere someone could never go and miss nothing. It's pretty gross. I hated living there
South padre is somewhere someone could never go and miss nothing. It's pretty gross. I hated living there
Posted on 6/20/17 at 10:13 pm to The Balinese Club
Nope nope nope. You're trying to put lipstick on a pig.
Decent fishing but a shite bucket overall.
Decent fishing but a shite bucket overall.
Posted on 6/21/17 at 8:08 am to CharlesLSU
Agree on Wanna Wanna. Manual's in Port Isabel for breakfast tacos. Stop at one of the seafood markets and have them make you a Mexican shrimp cocktail (no that's not slang for something nasty). Tell them to make it hot.
Appreciate it for what it is. It isn't the FL Panhandle, but it can be fun and relaxing, especially if you like to people watch.
Appreciate it for what it is. It isn't the FL Panhandle, but it can be fun and relaxing, especially if you like to people watch.
Posted on 6/21/17 at 11:17 am to Mr Sausage
You folks that are saying that SPI is a shite hole are blowing smoke up the OPs arse.
What is SPI a shithole compared to, the French Riviera? Bora Bora? Miami Beach?
Properties and amenities very comparable to Destin, and the fishing is much better. The water just isn't the same as Destin.
But it very well can be cold in November.
What is SPI a shithole compared to, the French Riviera? Bora Bora? Miami Beach?
Properties and amenities very comparable to Destin, and the fishing is much better. The water just isn't the same as Destin.
But it very well can be cold in November.
This post was edited on 6/21/17 at 11:19 am
Posted on 6/21/17 at 1:32 pm to CharlesLSU
quote:
Nope nope nope. You're trying to put lipstick on a pig. Decent fishing but a shite bucket overall.
Then just don't ever fricking go there, if that's how you feel about.
Posted on 6/21/17 at 4:53 pm to The Balinese Club
Appreciate everyone's input. I'm going to check out SPI. I've been to the redneck riviera plenty of times. I want to see something different.
Posted on 6/21/17 at 6:57 pm to kaaj24
Have a great trip! I promise you will enjoy it.
Posted on 6/21/17 at 7:10 pm to The Balinese Club
Don't worry. This is basically how most people talk about the MS Gulf Coast as well, but there's plenty to enjoy here. Some people can't find the good in anything.
This post was edited on 6/21/17 at 7:11 pm
Posted on 6/21/17 at 8:32 pm to speckledawg
Agreed!
This post was edited on 6/21/17 at 8:33 pm
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