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.
North Padre Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Padre Island Beach during your trip to Corpus Christi?
Whitecap Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Whitecap Beach during your trip to Corpus Christi? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.
Things to do
Corpus Christi: The Art Museum of South Texas Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Padre Island
Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island
Room was clean and nice. Staff were friendly and helpful. The pool and hot tub were warm and enjoyable. Loved being able to walk right out to the beach and enjoy the sand and water.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi - N Padre Island by IHG
Clean and spacious room. Staff were very professional, friendly, and respectful. The breakfast was very good and coffee was great as always! Will be staying with Holiday Inn Express again.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Corpus Christi Padre Is
Staff was courteous; rooms were clean.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Best Western Padre Island
Staff was the best!
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Corpus Christi-N Padre Isl
Hotel needs to be shut down. Cold water did not work, bugs in the breakfast, doors to the room wouldn’t open, doors had to be manually pushed at the entrance, rooms was dirty
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
5 Min Walk to Beach, Gulf View, Pool, Pets Welcome, Family-Friendly Condo
Everything we needed for a chill weekend at the beach.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 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 Selena Memorial Statue are top sights worth seeing.
