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
Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
Clean rooms. Good location and nice pool with swim up bar.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
La Copa Inn Beach Hotel
Awesome stay! We had a blast! The only opportunity is the parking. It was hard to find a spot Friday night
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG
I was allergic to the newley painted items in room. I was unable to switch rooms because I had gone thru a third party. Moved hotels.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Sand Rose Beach Resort
The breakfast was good. The bathroom tile needed to be replaced as was cracked but rest of the room was good. Very good access to the beach and restaurants right next door. One of the rooms was not ready at 4:15 so had to go back down to check into that one.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Isla Grand Beach Resort
Room and bathroom were clean. Staff were very nice and helpful. Had both cold and hot pools which were nice to enjoy at different times of the day. Wish the property would’ve had a drink package or cheaper drinks. Also had to wait for our room to be ready past check in time. Seems like they were ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott South Padre Island
Very clean
Reviewed on 2 Mar 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.
