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Clayton's Beach Bar

Clayton's Beach Bar

4.37,800 reviews
Massive beachfront deck · live music venue · island staple
📍 6900 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
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Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

About

Big, lively hangout with indoor & outdoor venues, live music, volleyball, American fare & more.

The full picture

Known as the largest beach bar in Texas, this expansive venue offers direct beach access, live music, and classic American fare on a massive deck.

It suits beachgoers, live music fans, and families looking for a casual spot with plenty of outdoor space.

Visit on weekdays to avoid the heavy crowds that gather during weekends and holidays.

💡 Expect counter-style service and consider sticking to beer as some visitors find the mixed drinks to be weak.

Visitors love
  • spacious outdoor deck
  • no fee for beach access
  • impressive sand sculptures
  • live music most afternoons
  • large parking lot
Some note
  • impersonal counter service
  • watered-down mixed drinks
  • crowded on weekends
  • inattentive staff

Good to know

Is it good for kids?
The atmosphere is family-friendly, particularly during lunch and early afternoon hours.
Is it okay on a rainy day?
The venue features indoor areas and a large covered deck that provide shelter from the rain.
How long should I stay?
Not mentioned in reviews.
Is a reservation needed?
Not mentioned in reviews.
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Visitor reviews

★★★★★Valerie Kohler · 7 months ago
Enjoyed a beautiful day on South Padre Island at Clayton's Beach Bar and their beach access, where we enjoyed their Taco Tuesday special with others in our group, enjoying the Fishermans Platter with beverages. What really topped off our time there was...all of the awesome sand sculptures that were still standing on tbeir beach for all to enjoy. Kudos to the artists 👏👏👏! Their creations were extremely a sight to see!!
★★Scott Puckett · 3 months ago
Decent food and great location. The only really bad part is the service. Ordering at a counter is fine, but the people working that counter should have some personality and actually care about the customer. Ashley is especially terrible, which is a shame because I actually liked eating here this week. It's one thing to ask for a tip up front, but then when you have terrible service all around it ruins the experience. I'm glad I won't have the chance to eat here again.
★★★★María Marshall · 4 months ago
​Margaritas, live music, and the beach just steps away? Yes, please! 🍹🎶🏝️ ​I’m normally not a ground beef nachos person, but these changed my mind (the jalapeños definitely leveled them up! 🌶️). Since I stopped by for lunch, the vibe was super chill and family-friendly. The perfect pre- or post-beach pit stop.
★★★Michael marino · 4 months ago
Great music venue on the beach. Mixed drinks are watered down stick to beer. Very popular and busy on weekends and holidays go on weekdays if you want to skip the crowds.
★★★★★tom mason · 7 months ago
Biggest beach bar in Texas and the best place to go to enjoy a day on the beach with music and a few drinks if you want. They have a huge parking lot, a huge deck both covered and uncovered and a bunch of friendly bartenders willing to make your favorite drink. I like the fact there's no charge to get to the beach and you can walk in any direction. They have a long boardwalk in process of being built. The restrooms available are adequate and relatively clean. They seem to have live music most afternoons. It's our favorite Beach spot on South Padre Island.