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.

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.

Sea Turtle Inc
Enjoy an outing to Sea Turtle Inc during your stay 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
Very nice experience! Amazing hotel with a beautiful beach. Wish we stayed longer. My first thoughts were about how pretty the interior was, the ease of parking, and the staff was amazing. Only problems were that the balcony light didn’t work (but we enjoyed the atmosphere), and the hairdryer was ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG
It was an amazing choice
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

La Copa Inn Beach Hotel
The stay was great, the jetted tub was a lifesaver. The beds were not comfortable. The bedding was thin and since it was cold weather, we tried to turn the heat on and a burning smell immediately came on. Wifi was also very weak. They were making some loud grinding and banging sounds in the room ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Shores

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

