Padre Island Travel Guide
Corpus Christi
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Popular places to visit
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 waterfront.
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.
North Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, North Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Corpus Christi. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Mustang Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mustang Island Beach during your trip to Corpus Christi?
Mustang Island State Park
You can take time to visit Mustang Island State Park during your travels to Corpus Christi. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Glowing Kayak Tour Corpus Christi - North Padre Island
Corpus Christi: The Art Museum of South Texas Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Padre Island
Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island
Quick check-in and clean room! Hotel was dated and about to be renovated, which will be a major attraction! Great location right on the beach!
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi - N Padre Island by IHG
Staff was great. So welcoming and attentive.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Best Western Padre Island
Our favorite place
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Corpus Christi Padre Is
Very clean room. Handy to have a refrigerator and microwave. The bed and pillows were comfortable. Breakfast was basic but good. Handy location, pleasant staff. Definitely would stay again.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Monterrey Motel Padre Island, Corpus Christi By Oyo
Clean rooms quite
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Corpus Christi-N Padre Isl
We like to stay at La Quinta hotels, but this converted Hampton Inn doesn't live up to La Quinta standards, from our experience. Our first clue was the front automatic sliding glass doors were inoperative, so we had to pry them open to get to the front desk, and every time after as we came and went. ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 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, South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center and Sunrise Mall 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 Mirador de la Flor - Selena's Seawall Statue are top sights worth seeing.
