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 ฿3,262 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿3,262
฿3,827 total
14 Oct - 15 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
Embassy Suites Corpus Christi

Embassy Suites Corpus Christi

3.5 out of 5
4337 S Padre Island Dr Corpus Christi TX
The price is ฿3,785 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,785
฿4,440 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 ...
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 ฿3,497 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,497
฿4,102 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! (1,236 reviews)
"Clean room, very friendly and helpful staff!"

Reviewed on 14 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 ฿2,062 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿2,062
฿2,419 total
17 Sept - 18 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Saying nothing will be the best I can do for this place but downhill is the word to describe this place.. skip it."

Reviewed on 15 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 ฿3,221 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,221
฿3,779 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)
"Disappointed with the indoor pool. Before booking the stay, I checked onlune if the pool was heated. Comments were that it was. Upon arrival, I found out the pool was not heated; the room was, but not the pool. Also, very disappointed with the level Hyatt Place is at compared to years ago. I had ..."

Reviewed on 15 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 ฿1,853 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿1,853
฿2,174 total
30 Sept - 1 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (939 reviews)
"Love this place"

Reviewed on 13 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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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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