South Texas Travel Guide

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View from the top
View from the top
Japanese Botanic Garden was like heaven in real life...
The walk along the river in San Antonio makes for a great walk or bike ride. Goes on for many miles
Japanese Tea Garden. This is my second trip back since 2012 and i gotta say, this place never ceases to amaze me! It's just Beautiful!!

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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 Aztec Theater to San Antonio River – discover Downtown San Antonio, a destination also famous for its historic sites.

Downtown San Antonio
PORT ARANSAS, TX - 9 FEB 2023: Young surfer carries a surfboard on the beach, near the water of the Gulf of Mexico and a pier, in evening light.

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
Port Aransas, USA, aerial landscape view of Mustang Beach Airport with Mustang Beach residential area located on Mustang Island at Gulf of Mexico with Corpus Christus Bay in background

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
Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum which includes art and interior views as well as an individual male

Uptown

If you're spending some time in Uptown, San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium and Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum 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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The beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico with the beauty of the resort, the amazing fall weather and off peak tourist times made this trip really enjoyable!

North End

If you're spending some time in North End, South Padre Island Beach and Sea Turtle Inc are top sights worth seeing.

North End
Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza

Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza

3 out of 5
425 Bonham San Antonio TX
The price is AU$156 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$156
8 Apr - 9 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,024 reviews)
Well they do charge for parking. There’s that. I guess since they are downtown San Antonio. Or you can frantically look for parking on the street that you have to pay for but free on Sunday. Quaint location, I must say with short walking distance to everything. Banks, the Alamo, food, shopping, the ...

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza
Riverwalk Plaza

Riverwalk Plaza

4 out of 5
100 Villita Street San Antonio TX
The price is AU$266 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$266
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (6,426 reviews)
Excellent!

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Riverwalk Plaza
Crockett Hotel

Crockett Hotel

3 out of 5
320 Bonham San Antonio TX
The price is AU$197 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$197
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,582 reviews)
Very close to The Alamo, restaurants and the River Walk. Valet parking was great. Staff super friendly.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Crockett Hotel
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Royale Beach and Tennis Club

Royale Beach and Tennis Club

3 out of 5
400 Padre Blvd South Padre Island TX
Stay at this beach condo in South Padre Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (348 reviews)
The hotel and room itself was good. There was no issues with our room or the location however, we showed up and immediately was told we needed wristbands for safety concerns. No biggie, we figured it was common at large resorts. What is ridiculous, is these wristbands costed $25 and were only needed ...

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Royale Beach and Tennis Club
Extended Stay Laredo

Extended Stay Laredo

3 out of 5
106 W Village Blvd Laredo TX
Stay at this aparthotel in Laredo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Cinemark Mall del Norte and Mall Del Norte are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (381 reviews)
Clean place

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Extended Stay Laredo
Lively Beach

Lively Beach

3 out of 5
138 Zahn Rd Corpus Christi TX
Stay at this beach condo in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (743 reviews)
Very quit area short walk to beach.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Lively Beach
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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