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.
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.
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?
Top hotels in Padre Island
Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island
Just expected more from a Wyndham. What is represented online, is not what you get! Just looks like it has had about 10 too many Spring-Breaks. Staff is friendly and helpful. Value did not meet the price of admission.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi - N Padre Island by IHG
Construction and banging yesterday and this morning not happy
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Corpus Christi Padre Is
great location across the street from beach but also next to bar with loud and bad music. room has nice kitchenette but is dated and ready for a refresh
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Best Western Padre Island
Clean room and nice big room
Reviewed on 23 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
Multi Resorts at Puente Vista
Yes very nice already booked our next trip
Reviewed on 21 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.
