The Shores Travel Guide
South Padre Island



Popular places to visit

South Padre Island Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at South Padre Island Beach during your travels 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.

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.

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.

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

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
Hotel and room was clean and smelled good. Nice amenities. Staff were pleasant! Did not like the fact that big animals are allowed at the hotel. Other than that, no complaints.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG
It was awesome
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

La Copa Inn Beach Hotel
Room was hot when we checked in. Otherwise, everything else was good.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Isla Grand Beach Resort
I've never stayed at a hotel where you had to request your room to be cleaned. Our luggage didn't arrive for three days, and when we checked in
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Sand Rose Beach Resort
The staff was amazing
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Courtyard by Marriott South Padre Island
Great hotel…clean, the room was bigger than my studio apartment in CA! Food at Bar Louie’s was excellent and the pool and ocean bar were relaxing and a great perk.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Shores

North End
If you're spending some time in North End, Sea Turtle Inc and South Padre Island Beach are top sights worth seeing.
