South Side Travel Guide

Corpus Christi

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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

฿328
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

฿1,966
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
GlowRow Glowing Kayak Tour Rockport - Little Bay
PT-17 Stearman Biplane

Biplane Adventure over Rockport, Texas

฿14,150
per adult
Biplane Adventure over Rockport, Texas
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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 ฿3,257 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿3,257
฿3,821 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions La Palmera Mall and Sunrise Mall ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (423 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Atwell Suites Corpus Christi Southeast by IHG
Embassy Suites Corpus Christi

Embassy Suites Corpus Christi

3.5 out of 5
4337 S Padre Island Dr Corpus Christi TX
The price is ฿3,788 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,788
฿4,444 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"When we got into our room, we found hair in the shower and on the toilet seat. My wife always takes Clorox cleaner spray to clean the toilet and shower so, we were going to clean it anyway. The water in the tub/shower was partially clogged so we got maintenance to pour some drank and we let it sit ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Embassy Suites Corpus Christi
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 ฿3,440 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿3,440
฿4,035 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,236 reviews)
"Very clean and quiet."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Corpus Christi Southeast
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 ฿1,944 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿1,944
฿2,281 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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 ...
Extended Stay America Suites Corpus Christi Staples
Hyatt Place Corpus Christi

Hyatt Place Corpus Christi

3 out of 5
6773 S Padre Island Dr Corpus Christi TX
The price is ฿3,224 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,224
฿3,782 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Don’t want to write anything on this"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Corpus Christi
Motel 6 Corpus Christi, TX

Motel 6 Corpus Christi, TX

2 out of 5
5850 Williams Dr. Corpus Christi TX
The price is ฿1,944 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿1,944
฿2,281 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel 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 ...
Motel 6 Corpus Christi, TX
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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.

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Padre Island

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

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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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Photo by Russ Lee
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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.

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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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