The Shores Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
South Padre Island Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at South Padre Island Beach, a popular beach in South Padre Island. Stroll along the seaside or experience the area's live music.
Beach Park at Isla Blanca
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Beach Park at Isla Blanca during your visit to South Padre Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Isla Blanca Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Isla Blanca Beach during your trip to South Padre Island? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier
After visiting Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in South Padre Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
Explore the great outdoors at South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, a lovely green space in South Padre Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Laguna Madre Nature Trail
Explore the great outdoors at Laguna Madre Nature Trail, a lovely green space in South Padre Island. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Activities
Banana Boat South Padre Island
Bay & Ocean Parasailing over the Gulf of Mexico South Padre Isl.
Our pick of the best The Shores Hotel Deals
Sand Rose Beach Resort
Constant problems with the electronic key cards not operating properly to open room door. We replaced cards but problems continued.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Isla Grand Beach Resort
Very laid back… relaxing stay
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
La Copa Inn Beach Hotel
The breakfast was awesome. Made to order tacos and omletes. Waffles with strawberries and cool whip were the highlight. Everything was so good.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
The room had a smell like sewage water, the tv only had 25 channels to choose from, no apps, no streaming, the room felt humid and the south padre location required you to keep the temperature from 69-72 or you’ll be charged. The drinks were watered down at land-shark and the pool area. The food ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott South Padre Island
This place is a depressing dump. Workers look at you like they wish you'd leave. If a supervisor had not walked up ,I would still be waiting to check in. The room was filthy. We didn't want to sit on the couch because of the "stains". There was food in the corner of the bathroom. And we were in a ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Padre South Hotel On The Beach
Great beach access no walkway pure sand. Full fridge and small stove. This is one of the older hotels on the island and I feel like they have kept it up well
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Shores
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, South Padre Island Beach and Sea Turtle Inc are top sights worth seeing.
