Located on the tropical tip of Texas, South Padre Island is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and the Laguna Madre Bay, and its only link to the mainland is the 2 1/2 mile Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge. The 34 mile-long barrier reef is about a 1/2 mile at its widest point. Streets are bustling with retail shops, resort hotels, condominium towers, restaurants and recreational activities. The Island receives an annual average of 253 days of picturesque sunshine.

The nightlife on South Padre Island is one of the most exciting and popular in the country. There are lots of nightclubs and some of them are gigantic, often having more than one club under one roof. As attractions they have entertainment such as dance clubs, karaoke bars, live bands, and even tattoo parlors inside the club.

COCONUTS (next door to Louie's Backyard)
www.coconutsspi.com

Set amidst palm trees, this quirky, open-air joint takes the nightlife thing and gives it a South Padre twist, thanks to live bands most nights and parasailing and wave-runner rentals during the day. Billed as one of the island's first palapa bars (courtesy of its open-sided, thatched-roof structure), Coconuts overlooks Laguna Madre, making it an ideal place to enjoy the sunset over a few cervezas. Adding to the resort-inspired scene are the music selection and Caribbean-heavy menu, both of which add touches of spice to the place.

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LOUIE'S BACKYARD (next door to Coconuts)
www.lbyspi.com

Although its tropical pink facade is more SoBe than Lone Star, this busy and huge baysider earns high marks as a laid-back place to enjoy delicious local-inspired fare, play a few games of shuffleboard, and share cervezas or cocktails with amigos. Indeed, Louie's Sports Bar is a popular gathering place – one that features 64 TVs with satellite feeds, complimentary hors d'oeuvres at happy hour, and a mind-boggling selection of domestic and international brews. Frequent live bands ensure great crowds. Louie's overlooks Laguna Madre.

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TEQUILA SUNSET
Bay side. Open air bar. Water sports. Live Music, dancing and awesome sunsets.

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WANNA WANNA BEACH BAR (directly north 1/4 mile from Boomerang Billy's)
www.wannawanna.com

Little more than a waterside shack, the Wanna-Wanna Beach Bar and Grill is a local favorite and the place to find beach bums and vacationers alike. Wanna-Wanna's customers are a peculiar mix. Patrons of the adjacent Island Inn Motel and sun-bleached South Padre natives are the usual suspect at this palapa-style thatched hut. It's the perfect island dive complete with cheap, so-so drinks and great views of the beach. The Wanna-Wanna is a great laid-back place to watch beach action, enjoy a grilled burger, and down an ice-cold cerverza. Friendly bartenders and locals make this beach bar one worth returning to. The fruity cocktails and relaxed atmosphere will melt away the hours. The facility has two volleyball courts just off a large deck.

The following map shows the location of Louie's Backyard, Coconuts, Tequlia Sunset, Amberjacks, and Parrot Eyes.

The following map shows the location of Wanna Wanna Beach Bar.