Padre Island Travel Guide
Corpus Christi
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Popular places to visit
Bob Hall Pier
After visiting Bob Hall Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Corpus Christi. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Padre Balli Park
Explore the great outdoors at Padre Balli Park, a lovely green space in Corpus Christi.
Port Aransas Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Port Aransas Beach during your travels in Port Aransas? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Texas State Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Texas State Aquarium during your travels in Corpus Christi. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
USS Lexington Museum on the Bay
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in USS Lexington Museum on the Bay during your travels in Corpus Christi. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Mustang Island State Park
You can take time to visit Mustang Island State Park during your travels to Corpus Christi. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Padre Island
Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island
room was nice, prices where good, staff was professional. The building is showing some issues. Rust on the outside, worn furniture in lobby, elevator groaning when moving. These can all be fixed, just needs to be done
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi - N Padre Island by IHG
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
Best Western Padre Island
Clean room, great staff, very quiet!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Corpus Christi Padre Is
Management was very helpful and took care of our situation.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Multi Resorts at Puente Vista
Super clean excellent location perfect for our family!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Corpus Christi-N Padre Isl
Did not get to stay they had no hot water so we stayed at another hotel
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Padre Island
Flour Bluff
Flour Bluff is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Laguna Madre and Funtrackers Family Fun Center.
South Side
If you're spending some time in South Side, South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center and Sunrise Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Bay Area
If you're spending some time in Bay Area, Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course and Cole Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Del Mar
While visiting Del Mar, you might make a stop by sights like McGee Beach and Cole Park.
Downtown Corpus Christi
If you're spending some time in Downtown Corpus Christi, One Shoreline Plaza and Corpus Christi Marina are top sights worth seeing.
