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South Padre Island, Texas: Walk Into Whale's Mouth

A souvenir shop named Jonah and the Whale has an appropriately designed entrance.

Jonah and the Whale

Address:
1601 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX
Directions:
Jonah and the Whale. On the west side of Padre Blvd between Marisol St. and W. Sunny Isle Drive.
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Whale's Mouth Entrance.

Whale's Mouth Entrance

Giant shark mouth entrances to souvenir stores seem to be increasingly common. However, on South Padre Island you'll find the rare (and impressive) whale mouth entrance to the Jonah and The Whale gift shop.

[ProperNomad, 03/17/2025]

Walk Into Whale's Mouth.

Walk Into Whale's Mouth

Walk through a giant whale's mouth and into a souvenir shop.

[Sue C, 02/07/2025]

The shop is appropriately named Jonah and the Whale.


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