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
Fireworks Dolphin Watch & Sunset Cruise
Top hotels in The Shores
Sand Rose Beach Resort
"The ice machines on our floor didn’t work and had to go to a different floor. Other than that it was wonderful. We will definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
"Room cleaning service SUCKS.. We checked in and there was actual feces on the toilet. If they didn't clean the TOILET, What else didn't they clean?? We had maid service and it took them about 5 freaking hours! Locked out of our room while she was on get cell phone. We weren't allowed to vape OUTSIDE ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Isla Grand Beach Resort
"The only coffee you can get in this "resort" is the nasty stuff they leave in your room with the powered creamer. The only other option was the resort's "fancy" coffee shop. For $6 you get a cup of poor quality coffee, even worse than what they have in the room. They don't even have just a plain ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
La Copa Inn Beach Hotel
"Lovely place. Clean. Staff very friendly and helpful"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Padre South Hotel On The Beach
Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island - Beach Front by IHG
"This hotel is a bit dated. The staff was not fully versed on what the amenities are. My shower had hair in the drain and on the walls when i arrived. The best thing was the private beach access. Very safe area!"
Reviewed on 20 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.
