Popular places to visit

South Padre Island Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at South Padre Island Beach during your travels in South Padre Island? Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's live music.

Beach Park at Isla Blanca
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Beach Park at Isla Blanca during your visit to South Padre Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
Explore the great outdoors at South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, a lovely green space in South Padre Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Sea Turtle Inc
Enjoy an outing to Sea Turtle Inc during your stay in South Padre Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier
After visiting Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in South Padre Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Laguna Madre Nature Trail
Explore the great outdoors at Laguna Madre Nature Trail, a lovely green space in South Padre Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do

Eco and Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island

Bay Fishing South Padre Island

Banana Boat South Padre Island

Parasailing Adventure in South Padre Island
Top hotels in The Shores

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
I absolutely loved Margaritaville!! The room was beautiful, staff was friendly, when I was done checking in they gave me a margarita. The dinner at Landshark was delicious and staff there were amazing. We are definitely going back, from the front desk to valet, everyone took care of us!!!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Sand Rose Beach Resort
All staff are friendly. My dog is big over 75lbs and no problem living inside the room. Room is clean and large good enough. Hotel is pet friendly too good. WiFi good and fast.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Isla Grand Beach Resort
Yes room was spotless. The staff of the hotel was very courteous and professional. We did want to rent out an umbrella and chairs to hang out at the beach but none were available. The hotel lets a third party take care of this but they were nowhere to be found. Despite calls saying they would be ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Courtyard by Marriott South Padre Island
Excelente servicio y atencion
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

La Copa Inn Beach Hotel
Room, facilities, staff, food it was excellent! Always love staying here.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Best Western Beachside Inn
Good
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Shores

North End
If you're spending some time in North End, South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center and Sea Turtle Inc are top sights worth seeing.



