Padre Island Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Padre Island
Popular places to visit
Bob Hall Pier
After visiting Bob Hall Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Corpus Christi. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Padre Balli Park
Explore the great outdoors at Padre Balli Park, a lovely green space in Corpus Christi.
Port Aransas Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Port Aransas Beach during your travels in Port Aransas? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Whitecap Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Whitecap Beach during your trip to Corpus Christi? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.
Texas State Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Texas State Aquarium during your travels in Corpus Christi. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
North Padre Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Padre Island Beach during your trip to Corpus Christi?
Activities
Corpus Christi: The Art Museum of South Texas Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Padre Island Hotel Deals
Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island
The facilities and staff were great. Location was excellent with a beautiful beachfront view My only critique is the room did not have a blow dryer or a full length mirror.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi - N Padre Island by IHG
Construction and banging yesterday and this morning not happy
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Corpus Christi Padre Is
Excellent service and the rooms were clean and comfty
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Best Western Padre Island
The lock on the door was missing and no chain lock either. Chipped paint and the closet doors were hard to move from side to side.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Corpus Christi-N Padre Isl
No hot water we had to onform yhem beforehand ao can get some type of warm water to us hall way smelt like mildew ants or nats dead on window seal , staff was assume kept apologizing for what they could not fix still fell they could have made adjuatmwnts to pricing for not informing before checking ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
WATER VIEW! POOL! HOT TUB! SAUNA! GYM! WALK TO BEACH! PET FRIENDLY!
We enjoyed our stay very much!! Loved the complex with heated pool and hot tub and location was ideal!! So close to the beach. We took walks along the beach many times during our stay. The unit was beautiful and just as described. Very cute decor and set up with necessities. It was a climb to 3rd ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Padre Island
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.
South Side
If you're spending some time in South Side, South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center and Sunrise Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Bay Area
If you're spending some time in Bay Area, Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course and Cole Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Del Mar
While visiting Del Mar, you might make a stop by sights like McGee Beach and Cole Park.
Downtown Corpus Christi
If you're spending some time in Downtown Corpus Christi, One Shoreline Plaza and Selena Memorial Statue are top sights worth seeing.
