South Texas Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

South Texas
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Japanese Tea Gardens which includes a garden and a pond
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Where to stay in South Texas

Downtown - Riverwalk showing a river or creek, a bridge and boating

Downtown San Antonio

4.5/5(42 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
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 in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,659 reviews)
"The location is perfect."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

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Isla Grand Beach Resort
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

4.5 out of 5
150 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.343.054 ₫ per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
3.343.054 ₫
4.667.630 ₫ total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,032 reviews)
"Everything was super close by to the hotel, the Wifi wasn’t working due to a bursted pipe but aside from that it was an okay stay. Staff was extremely kind"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk
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 Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,385 reviews)
"Very nice and clean"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

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Sand Rose Beach Resort
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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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Cinemark Mall del Norte and Mall Del Norte ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (167 reviews)
"Very clean and location is around lots of restaurants and shopping places. They need to change their policy on early cancellation no refunds. I work oilfield and it’s hard to predict how long my stay will be."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 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 Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions River Walk and Alamo are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
Memorable stay
"Room was perfect, we enjoyed the stay. Staff was so kind and friendly. Good location. It was a memorable stay for us. Thank you"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

The Continental, powered by Placemakr - Downtown - Market Square
Lively Beach

Lively Beach

3 out of 5
138 Zahn Rd, Corpus Christi, TX
Stay at this 3-star 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (689 reviews)
"Love this place"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

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Popular places to visit

River Walk

River Walk

5/5(21 reviews)

River Walk is just one of the places to see in San Antonio, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.

River Walk
Lackland Air Force Base

Lackland Air Force Base

Lackland Air Force Base is just one of the places to see in San Antonio, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the entertainment venues and shops in this walkable area.

Lackland Air Force Base
Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

4/5(1 review)

Enjoy the excitement at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and see why people love this theme park in San Antonio. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Alamodome

Alamodome

Catch an event at Alamodome during your trip to San Antonio. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Alamodome
South Padre Island Beach

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.

South Padre Island Beach
Alamo which includes a monument and a memorial

Alamo

4.5/5(19 reviews)

Alamo is a top museum in San Antonio with a rich history. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area.

Alamo

Cities near South Texas

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Laredo

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Matamoros

McAllen featuring signage, modern architecture and a park

McAllen

Reynosa

Reynosa