Snoopy's Pier
A fisherman-run seafood shack on the Laguna Madre since 1980, serving fried shrimp baskets and beer with sunset views.
Perched beside the bridge to North Padre Island, along the inland waterway, the spot was founded in 1980 by a local fisherman and is recognized by the city's tourism board as a leading waterfront seafood stop. The menu centers on fried seafood: large shrimp in a thin, light batter, served with coleslaw, french fries and corn fritters, plus fried fish fillets and fish sandwiches. Order at the counter and wait for your name to be called. The outdoor tables are the place to watch the sun set over the lagoon, and expect a queue at mealtimes. Only beer and wine are served. Expect about US$15–25 per person. You'll need a car, and it makes a convenient stop on the way to and from the Padre Island beaches.
Opening hours
Lunch through dinner; check the website for exact hours
Nearby sights
- Mustang Island State Park
- South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
- Padre Island National Seashore
- Corpus Christi Bayfront & Seawall
- Mirador de la Flor (Selena Memorial)
- Heritage Park
- Art Museum of South Texas
- USS Lexington Museum on the Bay