The Shores Travel Guide
South Padre Island



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.

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.

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.

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.
Top hotels in The Shores

Sand Rose Beach Resort
Great staff, clean room and breakfast was great.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
House keeping did a great job. Service overall was very good and the resort was clean and pleasant.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Isla Grand Beach Resort
It is a beautiful place well kept nice staff but the fact that breakfast wasnt included was a bit inconvinient .
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Courtyard by Marriott South Padre Island
Staff was helpful and friendly except for the female that checked us in
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG
Everything was perfect except for the room it had a lot of humidity floor was wet even blankets felt wet very uncomfortable to sleep.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

La Copa Inn Beach Hotel
Clean
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Shores

North End
If you're spending some time in North End, South Padre Island Beach and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center are top sights worth seeing.
