North Padre Island Travel Guide

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The Padre Island National Seashore separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Laguna Madre, one of a few hypersaline lagoons in the world.  The park protects 70 miles of coastline, dunes, prairies, and wind tidal flats teeming with life.  It also has beautiful stretches of road with road access to the beach. Very scenic and very enjoyable!!!
Seaweed beach for miles and miles

Where to stay in North Padre Island

Brief vacation trip to north Padre Island, Corpus Christi, Texas.  We spent an afternoon at Malaquite Beach in the national seashore. This little submarine is outside our favorite kitschy souvenir store.

Padre Island

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

Padre Island
Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island

Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island

2.5 out of 5
15202 Windward Dr Corpus Christi TX
The price is AU$147 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$147
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,837 reviews)
Clean room!.Beach view was great!

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi - N Padre Island by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi - N Padre Island by IHG

2.5 out of 5
15209 Windward Dr Corpus Christi TX
The price is AU$147 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$147
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
I enjoyed my stay here. It’s a good location, friendly staff, nice rooms. It’s also nice that they offer free breakfast.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi - N Padre Island by IHG
Best Western Padre Island

Best Western Padre Island

2.5 out of 5
14050 S Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$140 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$140
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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 in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (946 reviews)
Nice hotel for location. They are doing minor cosmetic work on the doors. With a new housekeeping crew, they haven't gotten completely on the same page. Our bathroom shower was not very clean. A shelf full of whiskers. I did let them know that the room was cold despite the the heat up to 81. It was ...

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Best Western Padre Island
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
WATER VIEW! POOL! HOT TUB! SAUNA! GYM! WALK TO BEACH! PET FRIENDLY!

WATER VIEW! POOL! HOT TUB! SAUNA! GYM! WALK TO BEACH! PET FRIENDLY!

Corpus Christi TX
Stay at this condo in Corpus Christi. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions North Padre Island Beach and Whitecap Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (166 reviews)
The condo was clean and the host was very responsive to our needs. The king bed was very comfortable. We could see the sunset from our balcony. The pool, hot tub, sauna and fitness room were clean and in good condition as well. We stayed here for 2 weeks and enjoyed Padre National Seashore, White ...

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

WATER VIEW! POOL! HOT TUB! SAUNA! GYM! WALK TO BEACH! PET FRIENDLY!
Downstairs 2-Bdrm, 2 bath - washer & dryer,  patio, walking distance to beach

Downstairs 2-Bdrm, 2 bath - washer & dryer, patio, walking distance to beach

Corpus Christi TX
Stay at this condo in Corpus Christi. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions North Padre Island Beach and Whitecap Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
Good spot and great communication! We had a wonderful time

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Downstairs 2-Bdrm, 2 bath - washer & dryer, patio, walking distance to beach
Waterfront home with pool, full kitchen, & beach access

Waterfront home with pool, full kitchen, & beach access

Corpus Christi TX
Stay at this beach holiday home in Corpus Christi. Enjoy a beach locale, a water park and laundry facilities. Popular attractions North Padre Island Beach and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (35 reviews)
A couple of the beds did not appear to have clean sheets. One had streaks on something on them. Kichen was not well stocked with utensils. No can opener. It is a beautiful home.

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Waterfront home with pool, full kitchen, & beach access
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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