Kathy's Guidebook
Guide
Tickets to San Jose (St. Joe's) island water taxi and fishing charters.
12 locals recommend
Port Aransas Fishermans Wharf
900 Tarpon StTickets to San Jose (St. Joe's) island water taxi and fishing charters.
Adult Beverage
Salty Dog Saloon
203 N Alister StBlack Marlin Bar and Grill
258 SnapdragonDrive through for a Pina Colada or other frozen bev of the day. Carts or vehicles allowed, they will fill your cooler with ice and fav bevs (non-alcoholic too)
7 locals recommend
Port A Beach Buggies
307 W Avenue GDrive through for a Pina Colada or other frozen bev of the day. Carts or vehicles allowed, they will fill your cooler with ice and fav bevs (non-alcoholic too)
Restaurants
Make sure to check Facebook pages for up-to-date info. Some places may only take cash, I'll note where necessary. Rarely do places take reservations. During peak dates expect waits or go early/late for easy seating.
Kody's
2034 TX-361Port A Pizzeria
407 East Avenue GDesserted Island Ice Cream
100 E White AveFamily Center IGA
418 S Alister StThe best Blue Bell selection in Texas (and I'm a native Texan)
third floor, small but mighty -- fantastic sushi, tuna tostadas are my favorite late afternoon lunch
14 locals recommend
Blue Water Cowboy Saloon & Mercantile
229 Beach Streetthird floor, small but mighty -- fantastic sushi, tuna tostadas are my favorite late afternoon lunch
Best burgers and frozen drinks. Full bar, counter service, family friendly with outdoor seating. We like to call in an order and pickup for dining pool side.
21 locals recommend
Lelo's Island Bar
212 Beach StBest burgers and frozen drinks. Full bar, counter service, family friendly with outdoor seating. We like to call in an order and pickup for dining pool side.
Counter service with fresh seafood and kid menu as well as full bar. Great seating on the patio to watch boats as they arrive from fishing trips and St. Joe's Island.
12 locals recommend
Grumbles Seafood Co.
850 Tarpon StreetCounter service with fresh seafood and kid menu as well as full bar. Great seating on the patio to watch boats as they arrive from fishing trips and St. Joe's Island.
La Playa is the best TexMex is town, hands down! Not to mention the best selectin of tequila!
Tips:
-CASH ONLY, come prepared. They have an ATM on site but the fees are $$$
-Stop by around 4 to put your name on the list, make sure you are back at 5 when the doors open or you will miss your spot
-Wait until the hour before close to come back for more adult dining, large groups with kids are typically arriving at opening
-Tuesday is all you can eat fajitas
-For an exceptional house margarita, add a floater :)
La Playa, Port Aransas, TX 78373, USA
La Playa is the best TexMex is town, hands down! Not to mention the best selectin of tequila!
Tips:
-CASH ONLY, come prepared. They have an ATM on site but the fees are $$$
-Stop by around 4 to put your name on the list, make sure you are back at 5 when the doors open or you will miss your spot
-Wait until the hour before close to come back for more adult dining, large groups with kids are typically arriving at opening
-Tuesday is all you can eat fajitas
-For an exceptional house margarita, add a floater :)
Cinnamon rolls are amazing, go early before they sell out. Check social media for daily lunch specials.
57 locals recommend
Irie's Island Food
200 W Avenue GCinnamon rolls are amazing, go early before they sell out. Check social media for daily lunch specials.
Sightseeing
Padre Island National Seashore
20420 Park Road 22Live Music
Live music on the patio, great place to gather after a day in the sun.
21 locals recommend
Shorty's Place
101 Tarpon StLive music on the patio, great place to gather after a day in the sun.
Golf Cart Rental
We have a discount code for our renters to rent carts from Jackfish. They also rent boogie boards, umbrellas, beach chairs, as well as snacks!
8 locals recommend
Jackfish Cart Rentals
3411 Eleventh StWe have a discount code for our renters to rent carts from Jackfish. They also rent boogie boards, umbrellas, beach chairs, as well as snacks!