The Shores Travel Guide
South Padre Island
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
After visiting Queen Isabella State Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in South Padre Island. 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.
Things to do
Port Brownsville Half-Day Boat Tour
Bay Fishing South Padre Island
Banana Boat South Padre Island
Learn to Surf on South Padre Island
Parasailing Adventure in South Padre Island
45-Minute Jetski Rental in South Padre Island
Top hotels in The Shores
Sand Rose Beach Resort
Everything was beyond expectations, we loved our stay!!!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
The room was clean and well stocked. The experience was great from start to finish.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Isla Grand Beach Resort
The room was clean but we did have a roach crawl on the bathroom sink. We did not realize that the rooms we would occupy on the second floor did not have elevator access. However, the staff was able to move one room to the first for a relative who had mobility issues. Pools were nice, especially ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott South Padre Island
Very nice experience! Amazing hotel with a beautiful beach. Wish we stayed longer. My first thoughts were about how pretty the interior was, the ease of parking, and the staff was amazing. Only problems were that the balcony light didn’t work (but we enjoyed the atmosphere), and the hairdryer was ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
La Copa Inn Beach Hotel
Awsome place
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG
Great staff!
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
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.
