The Shores Travel Guide
South Padre Island


Popular places to visit

South Padre Island Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at South Padre Island Beach, a popular beach 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.

Isla Blanca Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Isla Blanca Beach during your trip to South Padre Island? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing 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.

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.

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

Bay Fishing South Padre Island

Banana Boat South Padre Island

Parasailing Adventure in South Padre Island

Learn to Surf on South Padre Island
Top hotels in The Shores

Sand Rose Beach Resort
Clean room | Staff | Breakfast | Outdoor pool
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
Hotel was nice. Swim up bar was nice and friendly staff
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Isla Grand Beach Resort
Welcoming environment
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

La Copa Inn Beach Hotel
The jacuzzi in the room water was slow filling the tub and no hand rails for elderly persons to get out. The rest of stay was excellant.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Padre South Hotel On The Beach
It is run down and needs to be remodeled. Also they only turned on hot tub on the weekend.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG
The toilet was not flushing, the facility air was out through out the bottom floor, seems like anyone can just park and use the pool areas, no one checking if your a guest at the Hotel or not.. they told us when we checked in about a wrist band ,we had to have it on because they were gone be checking ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Shores

North End
If you're spending some time in North End, South Padre Island Beach and South Padre Bayside Beach are top sights worth seeing.


