Padre Island Travel Guide
Corpus Christi
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Popular places to visit
Bob Hall Pier
After visiting Bob Hall Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Corpus Christi. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Padre Balli Park
Explore the great outdoors at Padre Balli Park, a lovely green space in Corpus Christi.
Port Aransas Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Port Aransas Beach during your travels in Port Aransas? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
North Padre Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Padre Island Beach during your trip to Corpus Christi?
Whitecap Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Whitecap Beach during your trip to Corpus Christi? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.
Texas State Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Texas State Aquarium during your travels in Corpus Christi. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Corpus Christi: The Art Museum of South Texas Entry Ticket
Corpus Christi: Guided Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Padre Island
Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island
beach view was great.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi - N Padre Island by IHG
3rd sleep area covered in rust, unusable. Staff had no remedy at all, not even fitted sheets.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Corpus Christi Padre Is
It’s a typical Texas coast hotel. They do have a local bar next to the hotel, so that was nice.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Best Western Padre Island
yes
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Multi Resorts at Puente Vista
I regularly frequent this property I always look forward to coming down to the island and as it stands now and has been this way for years this is the only place I want to stay at Puente Vista has the perfect location and the views are priceless it is peaceful clean and quiet I enjoy seeing all the ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Corpus Christi-N Padre Isl
TV and AC were broken, moved rooms only to find a small quarter size fish head in the sheets
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Padre Island
Flour Bluff
Flour Bluff is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Laguna Madre and Funtrackers Family Fun Center.
South Side
If you're spending some time in South Side, South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center and Sunrise Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Bay Area
If you're spending some time in Bay Area, Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course and Cole Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Del Mar
While visiting Del Mar, you might make a stop by sights like McGee Beach and Cole Park.
Downtown Corpus Christi
If you're spending some time in Downtown Corpus Christi, One Shoreline Plaza and Corpus Christi Marina are top sights worth seeing.
