This year, enhance your Thanksgiving traditions with a trip to South Padre Island. From cuisine buffets to shopping, to time in front of the waves, the Island has something for everyone during Thanksgiving. On the Island, you’ll never be far from classic Thanksgiving Day cuisine that you and your family can gather around the table to feast on, a cozy Island-style accommodation to catch some Z’s in, and small businesses to get your loved ones unique gifts for the Holidays.
Taste of Thanksgiving on SPI
Celebrate Thanksgiving, Island style, at Windjammer’s Beachfront Cafe in Isla Grand Beach Resort. Choose from traditional favorites, prime rib, seaside-inspired dishes, and an extravaganza of holiday desserts. Don’t forget football! Catch an NFL game in the Quarterdeck Lounge.
- Thursday, Nov. 27 | 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Adults $44.95 | Seniors (62+) $40.95 | Children (10 & under) $24.95
- For reservations, call (956) 547-5802
Take in the ocean view on Thanksgiving Day from the Sea4Ever rooftop venue at Holiday Inn Resort. Enjoy classic entrees, Island-inspired chef favorites, and entrees you are guaranteed to love. Grab a plate full of your Thanksgiving Day favorites and take a seat with your loved ones to celebrate the holiday together!
- Thursday, Nov. 27 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Adults $40.95 | Seniors (62+) $38.95 | Children (10 & under) $24.95
- For reservations, call (956) 426-9066
Coastal charm meets classic holiday comfort at this Island local favorite. Whether you choose
The Courtyard by Marriott or Barry’s Bistro Bar & Grill, these businesses are here to ensure they
can take care of the cooking, so you can focus on making memories with your loved ones.
- Thursday, Nov. 27 | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Prices Vary
- For reservations, call (956) 899-5014
Catch some Z’s
Forget having to take off as soon as you finish eating, keep the getaway going, and catch some z’s at the Padre South Hotel. Enjoy balconies with an ocean view, fully equipped kitchens, laundry facilities to wash those cranberry-sauced stained shirts, all at a 10% discounted rate. Call (956) 426-9066 to make your reservation.
Island Style Holiday Shopping
Support the Island’s local small businesses for your Black Friday shopping. Get your Christmas shopping started and find meaningful, unique gifts you’d only see on the Island. We guarantee you’ll find something you can't resist buying at stores like Sisters Interior, Cactus Flower Gifts & Interiors, Calypso, or get something custom engraved or printed at SPI Designs. Explore the SPI Art Business Incubator for a range of unique gift options, handcrafted by our talented in-house artists. Check out the official Visit South Padre Island Instagram and Facebook pages posts on various shops that are a must for your holiday shopping!
When on the Island, don't forget to make time for the gem of it all—the boundless beauty of the ocean. The Island temperatures stay in the 70s and 80s during the fall, and the beaches are less crowded, allowing you and your loved ones to escape to the beach as much as you want for as long as you want! The best Thanksgiving memories are waiting for you on South Padre Island.