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
Explore the waterfront in South Padre Island with a trip to Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier. 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
Clean rooms and a great staff definitely going back again
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Sand Rose Beach Resort
Breakfast made to order omelets were very good
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Isla Grand Beach Resort
We stayed on the pool level. Room was nice bright and clean. Its Location next to the pool and to the beach was very convenient. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Best Western Beachside Inn
Room was so clean..Staff were amazing! Breakfast was great!
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites South Padre Island by IHG
super clean
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Courtyard by Marriott South Padre Island
Excellent staff
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
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.
The Shores Travel Guide
- South Padre Island Farmers' Market
- Boca Chica State Park
- Isla Blanca Beach
- SpaceX Starbase Launch Site
- Isla Blanca Park
- Rio Grande
- South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
- Sea Turtle Inc
- Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier
- South Padre Island Golf Club
- South Padre Island Convention Centre
- Laguna Madre Nature Trail
- Port Isabel Lighthouse
- Long Island Village Golf Course
- South Padre Island Adventure Park
- Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
- Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
- Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site
- Gravity Park
- South Padre Jetties
- Pirate's Landing Fishing Pier
- South Padre Island Community Center
- Andy Bowie Park

