South Texas Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

South Texas
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Japanese Tea Gardens which includes a garden and a pond
Photo provided by Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Bureau
Photo provided by Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Bureau

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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Palm Harbor

When in Palm Harbor, you can plan a visit to Rockport Beach Park and The Gallery of Rockport, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Palm Harbor
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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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Uptown

If you're spending some time in Uptown, Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum and Alamo Quarry Market are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown
Isla Grand Beach Resort

Isla Grand Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
500 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.874.054 ₫ per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
1.874.054 ₫
2.851.593 ₫ total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,531 reviews)
"everything was good, location food drinks and service!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Isla Grand Beach Resort
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! (2,167 reviews)
"The folks who work at the Sand Rose are the most friendly and helpful people that one could hope to meet during a vacation. The beach access is literally outside the back entrance to the hotel. And the complimentary breakfast is outstanding. The adjacent bars, which provide food, are equally amazing. ..."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Sand Rose Beach Resort
Hyatt Vacation Club at Wild Oak Ranch, San Antonio

Hyatt Vacation Club at Wild Oak Ranch, San Antonio

3.5 out of 5
9700 West Military Drive, San Antonio, TX
The price is 2.521.933 ₫ per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
2.521.933 ₫
4.069.737 ₫ total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a lazy river. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"I love the lazy river and the convenience to have a restaurant right on the property. Also the pool is very nice with the waterslode. Great for families and adults looking to spend their anniversary."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at Wild Oak Ranch, San Antonio
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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! (138 reviews)
"60.00 early check in was not good"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Extended Stay Laredo
Royale Beach and Tennis Club

Royale Beach and Tennis Club

3 out of 5
400 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX
Stay at this 3-star beach condo in South Padre Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (300 reviews)
Great location for accessing the beach
"Room was okay. A little outdated. AC worked great. Bed was not so comfortable. Refrigerator had a bad smell. Basic living quarters but we didn't plan on spending our time in the room anyway. Great location for accessing the beach. A short walk. 3 pools on property. Overall, we would stay here again ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Royale Beach and Tennis Club
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
Satisfied guest
"The location was great. The Continental also had every basic necessity available. I just wish they had sent us the check in process earlier that day so we didn’t have to make a phone call and wait outside for some time until someone was available to give us details of the unit & PIN to get in. The ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

The Continental, powered by Placemakr - Downtown - Market Square
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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