Lauren’s guidebook
Food scene
Known to all locals as 'The Taco Stand'. Make sure to get a watermelon drink or horchata to go with your eats! Call ahead of ordering peak hours if you don’t have time to wait. 361-939-7488
Taqueria Almeida #1
2650 Waldron RdKnown to all locals as 'The Taco Stand'. Make sure to get a watermelon drink or horchata to go with your eats! Call ahead of ordering peak hours if you don’t have time to wait. 361-939-7488
Filipino food - Known as 'The Lumpia House' to locals. Make sure to order some fresh lumpia!
Little Manila Lumpia House
2124 Waldron RdFilipino food - Known as 'The Lumpia House' to locals. Make sure to order some fresh lumpia!
Beaches
North Pac and South Pac are our easy to drive to local beaches.
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North Packery Channel Jetty
North Pac and South Pac are our easy to drive to local beaches.
One of the best local beaches to visit.
This is where most of the islands local beach bums will hang. *Dog owners beware most locals have their dogs off leash here.*
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North Packery Channel Jetty
One of the best local beaches to visit.
This is where most of the islands local beach bums will hang. *Dog owners beware most locals have their dogs off leash here.*
You can either park or drive even further down South towards Big Shell and Little Shell (you'll need a 4 wheel drive!). They have camping areas for tent camping along with RV set ups, boat launch and an area for water sports (and rentals available at Bird Island).
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파드리섬 국립해안
20420 Park Road 22You can either park or drive even further down South towards Big Shell and Little Shell (you'll need a 4 wheel drive!). They have camping areas for tent camping along with RV set ups, boat launch and an area for water sports (and rentals available at Bird Island).
Great fishing and hangout that may not always be crowded. Once inside park, I usually take the left fork in the road to that side of the beach and head towards the jetty!
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머스탱아일랜드 주립공원
9394 TX-361Great fishing and hangout that may not always be crowded. Once inside park, I usually take the left fork in the road to that side of the beach and head towards the jetty!
Attractions
Perfect place that is small and not overcrowded. Get to see wildlife up close and you’re helping support the cause of wildlife rehabilitation in the coastal bend!
If you would like to see some wildlife in person, stop by the Texas Sealife Center during our hours of operation listed below. We recommend you call ahead to make a reservation if you plan on taking a tour so that they can ensure that you see as many animals as possible! Tours are $9 per person for everyone ages 3 and up.
Our hours are:
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm
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Texas Sealife Center
14220 S Padre Island DrPerfect place that is small and not overcrowded. Get to see wildlife up close and you’re helping support the cause of wildlife rehabilitation in the coastal bend!
If you would like to see some wildlife in person, stop by the Texas Sealife Center during our hours of operation listed below. We recommend you call ahead to make a reservation if you plan on taking a tour so that they can ensure that you see as many animals as possible! Tours are $9 per person for everyone ages 3 and up.
Our hours are:
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 4 pm