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

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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
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 San Antonio River to Alamo – discover Downtown San Antonio, a destination also famous for its historic sites.

Downtown San Antonio
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Padre Island

If you're spending some time in Padre Island, Whitecap Beach and Bob Hall Pier 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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North Beach

North Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay.

North Beach
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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
Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
4 out of 5
310 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX
The price is 4.712.400 ₫ per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
4.712.400 ₫
6.788.736 ₫ total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in South Padre Island. Enjoy a full-service spa, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,396 reviews)
"The custodial staff were the kindest staff and making sure we were well taken care of. The air-conditioner made a hissing continuous hissing noise making it difficult to sleep. All our items felt damp with all the condensation and that is keeping it at 70*."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
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! (1,876 reviews)
"I liked everything about this property."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Sand Rose Beach Resort
Riverwalk Plaza
Riverwalk Plaza
4 out of 5
100 Villita Street, Dwyer/Main Plaza, San Antonio, TX
The price is 2.282.896 ₫ per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
2.282.896 ₫
2.698.588 ₫ total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,440 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Riverwalk Plaza
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! (101 reviews)
"The only bad thing was the water temperature no hot water"

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Extended Stay Laredo
Lively Beach
Lively Beach
3 out of 5
138 Zahn Rd, Corpus Christi, TX
Stay at this 3-star beach condo in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (613 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Close to the beach with its own boardwalk and fire pit! Pool was beautiful. Overall room was clean. Only downside was check in at 4pm ( we got text at 3:59) and checkout at 10am but they let us checkout at 11am without paying extra! The property feels more geared towards older crowd ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Lively Beach
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 San Antonio River and River ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (29 reviews)
"The only compliant is in the two bathrooms there were no shelves to put items on and towel racks missing."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 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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