N. Padre Island guidebook
Museums
Great spot in Corpus Christi to visit for people of all ages. Interesting historical museum as well as a on-board flight simulator and escape room.
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USS Lexington
2914 N Shoreline BlvdGreat spot in Corpus Christi to visit for people of all ages. Interesting historical museum as well as a on-board flight simulator and escape room.
Family Fun
Small, easily navigable for families with small children. Even includes a little splash pad area with admission.
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Texas State Aquarium
2710 TX-286Small, easily navigable for families with small children. Even includes a little splash pad area with admission.
Go-carts, bumper boats, small roller coasters and video games. Perfect for families with kids at different stages.
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In The Game Funtrackers
9605 S Padre Island DrGo-carts, bumper boats, small roller coasters and video games. Perfect for families with kids at different stages.
Corpus Christi Hooks Baseball Club
734 E Port AveReally fun experience for kids! Our kids, 8 & 13, loved it so much that they went back for a second week. Choose from one-day, week long, or private lessons.
Padre Island Surf Camp
Really fun experience for kids! Our kids, 8 & 13, loved it so much that they went back for a second week. Choose from one-day, week long, or private lessons.
Fun pirate themed cruise in Port A. Great for families with small children.
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Red Dragon Pirate Cruises
440 W Cotter AveFun pirate themed cruise in Port A. Great for families with small children.
Rent golf carts (street and beach legal), surf boards, SUP boards, and beach bikes online or in store. JoyRide is located across from the Stripes station on Whitecap. Best to reserve golf carts in advance, if possible, just to make sure they have availability.
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JoyRide Rental Co Padre Island
14414 Whitecap BoulevardRent golf carts (street and beach legal), surf boards, SUP boards, and beach bikes online or in store. JoyRide is located across from the Stripes station on Whitecap. Best to reserve golf carts in advance, if possible, just to make sure they have availability.
Neighborhoods
For more nightlife, Port A is the place to go. There are typically more crowds, but there are also more restaurants and a livelier nightlife compared to N. Padre.
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Port Aransas
For more nightlife, Port A is the place to go. There are typically more crowds, but there are also more restaurants and a livelier nightlife compared to N. Padre.
Food scene
Fresh ceviche and fish as well as burgers and steaks. This is our family go-to since it has so much to offer in terms of variety.
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Costa Sur Wok & Ceviche Bar
15113 S Padre Island DrFresh ceviche and fish as well as burgers and steaks. This is our family go-to since it has so much to offer in terms of variety.
The biggest menu you have ever seen! This place is sure to have something for everyone and often has live bands on the weekend.
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Scuttlebutt's Seafood Bar & Grill
14254 S Padre Island DrThe biggest menu you have ever seen! This place is sure to have something for everyone and often has live bands on the weekend.
Easy take-out. Yummy sandwiches, salads, and soups.
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Surfside Sandwich Shoppe
15113 S Padre Island DrEasy take-out. Yummy sandwiches, salads, and soups.
Favorite, local coffee spot. Try the cucumber toast!
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Island Joes Coffee and Gallery
14829 S Padre Island DrFavorite, local coffee spot. Try the cucumber toast!
Rock & Rolls Sushi Lounge
15121 S Padre Island DrSightseeing
Check state park's website to see when they release the baby Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles. It's an early morning excursion but well worth it.
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Mustang Island State Park
9394 TX-361Check state park's website to see when they release the baby Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles. It's an early morning excursion but well worth it.
South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
8545 S Staples StHorses on the Beach
19136 S Padre Island DrThrillseekers
Kiteboarding North Padre Island
16122 S Padre Island DrKiteboarding lessons by appointment.
Jet ski, paddleboard, and kayak rentals by the hour. Check out their website to book online.
Nauticool Adventures
13313 S Padre Island DrJet ski, paddleboard, and kayak rentals by the hour. Check out their website to book online.