South Texas Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

South Texas
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Japanese Tea Gardens which includes a pond and a garden
Photo provided by Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Bureau
Photo provided by Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Bureau

Where to stay in South Texas

Downtown - Riverwalk featuring heritage architecture, boating and a bridge

Downtown San Antonio

4.5/5(29 area reviews)

A scenic riverfront great entertainment and top sights from Alamo to Alamodome – discover Downtown San Antonio, a destination also famous for its historic sites.

Downtown San Antonio
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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.

Cinnamon Shore
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Padre Island

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

Padre Island
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Uptown

If you're spending some time in Uptown, Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum and Alamo Quarry Market are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown
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Far West Side

While visiting Far West Side, you might make a stop by sights like Aquatica San Antonio Waterpark and Hill Country Golf Club.

Far West Side
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Medical Center District

While visiting Medical Center District, you might make a stop by sights like USAA Corporate Office Headquarters and Cinemark San Antonio 16.

Medical Center District
Isla Grand Beach Resort

Isla Grand Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
500 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX
Book a stay at this beach hotel in South Padre Island. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,614 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Isla Grand Beach Resort
Sand Rose Beach Resort

Sand Rose Beach Resort

3 out of 5
7000 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in South Padre Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,302 reviews)
"clean room, great breakfast."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Sand Rose Beach Resort
Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island

4 out of 5
310 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX
The price is AU$251 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$251
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in South Padre Island. Enjoy a full-service spa, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,640 reviews)
"Beautiful, clean hotel with an amazing staff. Loved this resort"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Margaritaville Beach Resort South 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.
Extended Stay Laredo

Extended Stay Laredo

3 out of 5
106 W Village Blvd, Laredo, TX
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Laredo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Cinemark Mall del Norte and Mall Del Norte ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (165 reviews)
"Friendly staff, quiet neighborhood"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Extended Stay Laredo
The Continental, powered by Placemakr - Downtown - Market Square

The Continental, powered by Placemakr - Downtown - Market Square

3.5 out of 5
322 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions River Walk and Alamo are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
Amazing property in San Antonio!
"Amazing location and property!! Quick walk to Alamo, Riverwalk, etc. plus our property was overlooking another water canal that is beautifully kept and very safe. We stayed at the 1 br premium apartment; it was stellar. Everything was extremely clean; cool lighting; great furniture and it was HUGE! ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

The Continental, powered by Placemakr - Downtown - Market Square
The Tiki

The Tiki

3.5 out of 5
6608 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in South Padre Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (938 reviews)
"The stay was extraordinary. Given the time of the visit, it was extremely quiet during the work week. Everything at the island is centralized, more or less so you can walk there if you can tolerate the extreme heat or catch the local transportation. The room was clean, cozy and had the most incredible ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

The Tiki
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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