South Texas Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

South Texas
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Japanese Tea Gardens which includes a pond and a garden
Photo provided by Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Bureau
Photo provided by Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Bureau

Where to stay in South Texas

Downtown - Riverwalk showing a river or creek, a bridge and boating

Downtown San Antonio

4.5/5(29 area reviews)

A scenic riverfront great entertainment and top sights from San Antonio River to Alamo – discover Downtown San Antonio, a destination also famous for its historic sites.

Downtown San Antonio
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Cinnamon Shore

While Cinnamon Shore isn't home to many top sights, Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cinnamon Shore
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Padre Island

If you're spending some time in Padre Island, Whitecap Beach and Bob Hall Pier are top sights worth seeing.

Padre Island
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Uptown

If you're spending some time in Uptown, San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium and San Antonio River are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown
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Far West Side

While visiting Far West Side, you might make a stop by sights like Aquatica San Antonio Waterpark and Ingram Park Mall.

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North Beach

North Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay.

North Beach
Isla Grand Beach Resort
Isla Grand Beach Resort
3.5 out of 5
500 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX
The price is AU$221 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$221
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Book a stay at this beach hotel in South Padre Island. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,242 reviews)
"Staff was amazing and they where super friendly about us having our pet Roxy ❤️"

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Isla Grand Beach Resort
Riverwalk Plaza
Riverwalk Plaza
4 out of 5
100 Villita Street, Dwyer/Main Plaza, San Antonio, TX
The price is AU$208 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$208
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,977 reviews)
"Y"

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

Riverwalk Plaza
Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
4 out of 5
310 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX
The price is AU$297 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$297
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in South Padre Island. Enjoy a full-service spa, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,142 reviews)
"Very nice. Wish I knew pool was heated."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lively Beach
Lively Beach
3 out of 5
138 Zahn Rd, Corpus Christi, TX
Stay at this 3-star beach condo in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (566 reviews)
Nice place
"We arrived in the middle of a storm and it was very hard to find our room. Very clean but the toilet seat was broke and the bed and pillows very uncomfortable. We went to Walmart and purchased pillows. Very quiet and the resort was secluded but very convenient to get to restaurants and shopping. ..."

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

Lively Beach
Royale Beach and Tennis Club
Royale Beach and Tennis Club
3 out of 5
400 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX
Stay at this 3-star beach condo in South Padre Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (227 reviews)
Muy recomendable
"Todo muy limpio y tranquilo"

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Royale Beach and Tennis Club
Sunchase IV by South Padre Resort Rental
Sunchase IV by South Padre Resort Rental
3 out of 5
1000 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX
Stay at this 3-star condo in South Padre Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions South Padre Island Beach and Beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (68 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Sunchase IV by South Padre Resort Rental
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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