Padre Island Travel Guide
Corpus Christi
Visit Padre Island
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
North Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, North Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Corpus Christi. Wander the seaside in this family-friendly area.
Mustang Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mustang Island Beach during your trip to Corpus Christi?
Mustang Island State Park
You can take time to visit Mustang Island State Park during your travels to Corpus Christi. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Corpus Christi: The Art Museum of South Texas Entry Ticket
Corpus Christi: Guided Ghost Tour
Glowing Kayak Tour Port Aransas - Lighthouse Lakes
Glowing Kayak Tour Rockport - Little Bay
Private Scenic Tour of South Texas in a Historic Airplane
Top hotels in Padre Island
Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island
Was a relaxing stay comfortable nice staff and it was clean
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi - N Padre Island by IHG
very clean, nice staff and great breakfast! we also enjoyed the view from 4th floor towards the water.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Corpus Christi Padre Is
Clean room, comfortable bed, friendly staff and convenient to the beach. Hot breakfast is a plus!
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Best Western Padre Island
Great !
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Corpus Christi-N Padre Isl
I will start off by saying, the staff were very polite and sweet. I have no complaints about them at all. I don’t know if they are directly involved with the upkeep of the facility. The location was very convenient for driving to mustang island. We heard very little noise from neighbors and roadway. ...
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Monterrey Motel Padre Island, Corpus Christi By Oyo
Don’t let the outside fool you! We were in room 101 and it was probably the cleanest room we have stayed in along the coast in a long time. No mold , no dingy smell no sand on the floor from previous guests. Will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Padre Island
Flour Bluff
Flour Bluff is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Funtrackers Family Fun Center and Laguna Madre.
Bay Area
If you're spending some time in Bay Area, Cole Park and Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
South Side
If you're spending some time in South Side, Sunrise Mall and Cinemark Century Corpus Christi 16 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.
