Padre Island Travel Guide
Corpus Christi
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Popular places to visit
Bob Hall Pier
After visiting Bob Hall Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Corpus Christi. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Padre Balli Park
Explore the great outdoors at Padre Balli Park, a lovely green space in Corpus Christi.
Port Aransas Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Port Aransas Beach during your travels in Port Aransas? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Whitecap Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Whitecap Beach during your trip to Corpus Christi? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.
North Padre Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Padre Island Beach during your trip to Corpus Christi?
Texas State Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Texas State Aquarium during your travels in Corpus Christi. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Corpus Christi: The Art Museum of South Texas Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Padre Island
Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island
Before spring break and pool is closed, hot tub closed, and expensive parking.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi - N Padre Island by IHG
The rooms were very clean and staff continually dried the lobby floor allsay and night so nobody woukd trip from the wetness everyone was bringing in from the pool and beach. Staff welcomed us each time we entered the hotel and wished us fun on the beach when they noticed we were headed that way. ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Best Western Padre Island
Charging $20 to check in 30 minutes early is why I won’t use this company again. Corporate greed! What happened to old fashioned common sense. The room is available. I told the lady at the counter we just want to drop our bags off and we won’t be back until midnight. We were the only people in the ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Corpus Christi-N Padre Isl
No hot water we had to onform yhem beforehand ao can get some type of warm water to us hall way smelt like mildew ants or nats dead on window seal , staff was assume kept apologizing for what they could not fix still fell they could have made adjuatmwnts to pricing for not informing before checking ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Multi Resorts at Puente Vista
Yes very nice already booked our next trip
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Whitecap
The property was as advertised. It was clean and nicely maintained. It had great access to the beach. Would stay there again.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Padre Island
Flour Bluff
Flour Bluff is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Laguna Madre and Funtrackers Family Fun Center.
South Side
If you're spending some time in South Side, Sunrise Mall and Cinemark Century Corpus Christi 16 are top sights worth seeing.
Bay Area
If you're spending some time in Bay Area, Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course and Cole Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Del Mar
While visiting Del Mar, you might make a stop by sights like McGee Beach and Cole Park.
Downtown Corpus Christi
If you're spending some time in Downtown Corpus Christi, One Shoreline Plaza and Selena Memorial Statue are top sights worth seeing.
