Snoopy's Pier Reopens After Marker 37 Marina Fire

Community rallies to support recovery efforts ahead of spring break

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Snoopy's Pier has officially reopened for business as cleanup continues after a fire destroyed part of Marker 37 Marina on North Padre Island. The fire originated in the southeast corner of the boat dock, damaging 14 boats, 21 boat stalls, and approximately 300 feet of pier. Despite the damage, the restaurants were spared, and the community is rallying to support the recovery efforts ahead of spring break.

Why it matters

The Marker 37 Marina is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, and its recovery is crucial for the local economy, especially with spring break right around the corner. The community's support and the swift repairs underway demonstrate the resilience of the area and its commitment to bouncing back from this setback.

The details

The fire at Marker 37 Marina occurred on Monday morning, with the Corpus Christi Fire Department determining that the fire originated in the southeast corner of the boat dock. While 14 boats, 21 boat stalls, and approximately 300 feet of pier were damaged, the restaurants in the area were spared. Sunset Island CEO Steve Gotberg expressed gratitude for the north wind that protected his office and the nearby restaurants. With spring break approaching, the team is working quickly to open the boat ramp and other areas for fishing as they begin repairing the fuel docks and boat slips.

  • The fire at Marker 37 Marina occurred on Monday morning.
  • Snoopy's Pier has officially reopened for business as cleanup continues.

The players

Snoopy's Pier

A popular restaurant and pier located at the Marker 37 Marina on North Padre Island.

Marker 37 Marina

A marina located on North Padre Island in Corpus Christi, Texas, which was partially damaged by a fire on Monday morning.

Steve Gotberg

The CEO of Sunset Island, a company with a presence at the Marker 37 Marina.

Tony Perez

The Assistant Chief of the Corpus Christi Fire Department, who investigated the cause of the fire.

Ben Larson

A visitor to the Marker 37 Marina area who expressed optimism about the community's ability to recover from the fire.

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What they’re saying

“It's great that people can come down and just try to move forward. They can clean it up and rebuild, and, you know, people can still come down to the area and enjoy a nice meal, lunch or dinner.”

— Ben Larson (kiiitv.com)

“If you knew the number of stages I've gone through — as I'm sure many others have over the last 48 hours — I think once I first got here, my first thought was, 'Thank you, Lord, for a north wind.'”

— Steve Gotberg, Sunset Island CEO (kiiitv.com)

What’s next

With spring break right around the corner, the team at Marker 37 Marina is working quickly to get the boat ramp and other areas for fishing open as soon as possible, while also beginning the repairs on the fuel docks and boat slips.

The takeaway

The resilience and community support demonstrated in the aftermath of the Marker 37 Marina fire highlight the importance of this local destination for the Corpus Christi area. Despite the setback, the swift recovery efforts and the determination to bounce back stronger before spring break show the commitment to preserving this cherished part of the local landscape.