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
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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 ฿3,239 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,239
฿3,799 total
11 Oct - 12 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 ...
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 ฿3,421 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,421
฿4,012 total
13 Sept - 14 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! (1,235 reviews)
"The place had a horrible smell, non working elevators, and the rooms weren’t clean… the pool and breakfast were nice but not worth how horribly kept the place is"

Reviewed on 11 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 ฿2,023 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿2,023
฿2,373 total
13 Sept - 14 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 ...
7/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Clean room. Amazing rooms"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

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 ฿3,206 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,206
฿3,760 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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly front desk staff, but kitchen was NOT ready for breakfast. Hotel was packed and both mornings, breakfast staff was slow and couldn’t keep up with the crowd. Both days each hot item would run out and take another 15-20 minutes to prep (never at the same time so some people on had 1 or two ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Hyatt Place Corpus Christi
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 ฿1,633 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿1,633
฿1,915 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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 ...
Red Roof Inn Corpus Christi South
Motel 6 Corpus Christi, TX

Motel 6 Corpus Christi, TX

2 out of 5
5850 Williams Dr. Corpus Christi TX
The price is ฿1,844 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿1,844
฿2,163 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (937 reviews)
"Did not like there was not a microwave or refrigerator."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

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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