South Side Travel Guide

Corpus Christi

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A water tower with 'South Padre Island' written on it, overlooking a coastal cityscape with buildings and palm trees.

Stay near popular South Side attractions

South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center

8.0/10 (3 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, a lovely green space in Corpus Christi. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Corpus Christi: The Art Museum of South Texas Entry Ticket

Corpus Christi: The Art Museum of South Texas Entry Ticket

฿335
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Corpus Christi: The Art Museum of South Texas Entry Ticket
Glowing Kayak Tour Rockport - Little Bay

GlowRow Glowing Kayak Tour Rockport - Little Bay

฿2,007
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
GlowRow Glowing Kayak Tour Rockport - Little Bay
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Top hotels in South Side

Atwell Suites Corpus Christi Southeast by IHG

Atwell Suites Corpus Christi Southeast by IHG

3 out of 5
5152 FLYNN PKWY Corpus Christi TX
The price is ฿4,205 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿4,205
฿4,933 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Corpus Christi Marina and La Palmera ...
Atwell Suites Corpus Christi Southeast by IHG
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Corpus Christi Southeast

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Corpus Christi Southeast

3 out of 5
5921 South Padre Island Dr Corpus Christi TX
The price is ฿3,480 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,480
฿4,082 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Corpus Christi Southeast
Hyatt Place Corpus Christi

Hyatt Place Corpus Christi

3 out of 5
6773 S Padre Island Dr Corpus Christi TX
The price is ฿3,766 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿3,766
฿4,418 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"The spiket in the tub was loose from the wall and the bottom of the shower curtain was starting to discolor. Staff was nice and pleasant to talk too. Breakfast was ok.. Would like to have a waffle maker of pancake machine. Would like to have towels in the pool area instead of going to front desk ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Hyatt Place Corpus Christi
Extended Stay America Suites Corpus Christi Staples

Extended Stay America Suites Corpus Christi Staples

2.5 out of 5
6218 S Staples St Corpus Christi TX
The price is ฿1,997 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿1,997
฿2,343 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Definitely would stay again"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Extended Stay America Suites Corpus Christi Staples
Palm Bliss Hotel Corpus Christi South

Palm Bliss Hotel Corpus Christi South

2.5 out of 5
6225 S Padre Island Dr Corpus Christi TX
The price is ฿1,684 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿1,684
฿1,975 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly motel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Funtabulous Family Entertainment ...
Palm Bliss Hotel Corpus Christi South
Red Roof Inn Corpus Christi South

Red Roof Inn Corpus Christi South

2 out of 5
6805 S Padre Island Dr Corpus Christi TX
The price is ฿1,757 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿1,757
฿2,061 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Roach infested. Canceled and booked somewhere else"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Red Roof Inn Corpus Christi South
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Where to stay in South Side

Find the best South Side areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

A person standing on a wet beach with waves approaching, under a cloudy sky.
Photo by Lacey Al Masri
Open Photo by Lacey Al Masri

Padre Island

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

A large naval ship docked at a pier with a clear sky and calm sea.
Photo by Russ Lee
Open Photo by Russ Lee

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.

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Old Town Port Aransas

If you're spending some time in Old Town Port Aransas, Port Aransas Birding Center and Port Aransas Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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