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Stephen-KarenConn Says: Not to be missed by visitors to Port Isabel is a stroll along the longest fishing pier in Texas. If you're a fisherman, so much the better. Admission to the pier is only $1.00, and if you have a meal at the adjoining Pirate's Landing Restaurant and show them your receipt, as...
Shallytally Says: Great affordable charter fishing for the bay or an exciting offshore trip can be found at Gladiator II Adventures. Incredibly affordable prices coupled with an enthusiastic knowledgeable captain and you have the recipe for an exciting trip with memories that will last a...
TexasDave Says: Right next to the lighthouse, this where the keeper lived. The building is basically maintained in its original condition and now houses the Visitor's Center. You can get all kinds of brochures and info. on local attractions.
Historic Port Isabel Lighthouse
rsleisk Says: The Port Isabel Lighthouse was constructed in 1852, near sites of Civil War Battle of Palmito Ranch (1865) and Mexican War Battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma. Tours are given 7-days a week.
Stephen-KarenConn Says: The most interesting thing we did in Port Isabel was to take a Dolphin Watch Ecology Tour out onto Laguna Madre. Of the several companies which offer dolphin trips this one was the least expensive. It included everything the others do and we don't see how it could have been...
Stephen-KarenConn Says: Unlike the more general Port Isabel Historical Museum nearby, Treasures of the Gulf Museum specializes in telling the story of the three ill-fated Spanish ships that wrecked off the northern end of South Padre Island in 1554. The exhibit incorporates murals, artifacts, and...
Port Isabel Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage
Stephen-KarenConn Says: Sitting next to the Port Isabel Lighthouse is a replica of the Keeper's Cottage which houses the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce and a Visitor Information Center. This is an excellent place to begin your exploration of the many attractions in the area. Here you may also...
Stephen-KarenConn Says: This very interesting museum is housed in the Champion Building, built in 1899 as a dry goods store and residence. The first thing we noticed about it was the unique "Fish Mural" painted on the facade in 1906 by a local fisherman.Inside we found a state-of-the-art facility....
Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site
Stephen-KarenConn Says: In 1852, the U.S. Congress approved the construction of a beacon on the Laguna Madre to support the growing ship industry of the South Texas Coast. The Point Isabel Lighthouse was built to protect and guide ships through Brazos Santiago and the barrier islands. During the...
Hilton Garden Inn South Padre Island
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2 Reviews and 12 Opinions My reason for travel was to attend a conference. I had late arrival but the front desk went beyond...
Marchan's White Sands Seafood Restaurant: All You Can Eat Fish!
TexasDave Says: This restaurant sits on the edge of the water in the marina area. They have inside and outside dining areas. I've tried it at other restaurants in Port Isabel, but to me it is the best here. Fried seafood in general, but the All-You-Can-Eat fried fish ($6.95) is what I...
Marcello's Italian Restaurant & Pub: Italian At The Beach
TexasDave Says: A cozy ambience, easy to find next to the lighthouse. To the right as you enter there is also a bar, which is separate from the dining room. At lunchtime (until 4:00 pm) they offer all-you-can-eat fried fish fillets as well as all-you-can-eat pizza for $6.95. We generally...
Pirate's Landing: Pirate's Seafood Bounty!
rsleisk Says: We eat at the Pirate's Landing restaurant in Port Isabel everytime we go to South Padre Island and the food is always good. The restaurant has a Pirate Ship theme, which is good for the kiddos. There is a ship's wheel they can play with pretending to steer the ship which...
Gabriella's Ristorante Italiano: Real Italian Food from a Real Italian Family
Stephen-KarenConn Says: Gabriella's Ristorante Italiano in a spacious new facility with a replica of the Santa Maria, Christopher Columbus' flagship of discovery, decorating the front. It is owned and operated by a family of Italian immigrants who obviously take pride in their facilities, their...
Pirate's Landing: Seafood with a View
Stephen-KarenConn Says: This is a family style restaurant in a choice location, built to resemble an old fort. It opens daily at 11 a.m. for lunch and dinner. We had lunch here while enjoying a magnificent view of the Laguna Madre with the Queen Isabella Memorial Causeway and South Padre Island as...
Coastal Decor: One-Stop Souvenir Shopping
TexasDave Says: This store has all kinds of trinkets, beach items, clothing, souvenirs, etc, practically none of which is made locally- most of the shells are imported from the Phillipines. But anyhow, this is a good place to see what's available. There are a few other similar stores, and...
Treasure Island Gifts & Resort Wear: A Gift Shop with Class
Stephen-KarenConn Says: There are many gift shops in Port Isabel, and we visited several of them. In our opinion Treasure Island was just a step above the others we saw. It is in a spacious new facility in front of Gabriella's Ristorante Italiano. Gifts, T-Shirts, Souvenirs, Candles, Oil...
While enjoying the wonderful restaurants in Port Isabel, and on the way to South Padre Island, beware of agressive law enforcement of their 30 MPH speed limit. My experience is that their radar reads 5 MPH too high so I suggest going no faster than 25. Coming off the bridge from South Padre Island the speed limit drops quickly from 55 to 30 so watch out. You don't want to be a victim of "La Mordida".
Written Jun 8, 2007
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One can't miss the giant sea horse and coral reef that are clearly visible from the main road in Port Isabel. The Harris Sea Castle is a great place to wander through looking at various sea -crafts. If you bring the kids you'll be constantly telling them to not touch everything, but it is so irresistible for them.
There is definitely a lot to see. My kids especially enjoyed the Hermit crab display. Ornately painted shells make perfect homes for these critters. There is also a snack area where you can get some Blue Bell ice cream.
Updated Apr 29, 2005
Stephen-KarenConn Says: Chicago has its Cows, Cincinnati its Flying Pigs, and Port Isabel has Dolphins. Several of these fiberglass statues can be seen throughout Port Isabel, in public places, and in front of business establishments. Each one of the brightly colored figures is decorated...
Stephen-KarenConn Says: Wherever you go in Port Isabel you're never far from Laguna Madre. This large shallow bay seperates Port Isabel from South Padre Island. The water is a deep blue, always warm, and usually calm. It offers unlimited opportunities for boating, fishing, water sports, and...
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Many people pass by this historic town on the southern tip of Texas in their hurry to get to the better known resort of South Padre Island. We feel they do so at their own loss. Port Isabel is the...
Port Isabel is the small town everyone passes through on their way to the main tourist destination, South Padre Island. It does, however, have a few features that deserve one's attention, which I am...
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