The Shores Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Eco and Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island
Bay Fishing South Padre Island
Banana Boat South Padre Island
Parasailing Adventure in South Padre Island
Bay & Ocean Parasailing over the Gulf of Mexico South Padre Isl.
Our pick of the best The Shores Hotel Deals
Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
Great resort!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Sand Rose Beach Resort
Internet okay. Our room smelled musty. It was spring break so getting soiled towels pick up and clean ones left we had to keep asking. Door locks need to be replaced which will be happening soon. Got locked out a couple of times. Probably wouldn’t stay there again. Breakfast was good. They need to ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
La Copa Inn Beach Hotel
Amazing and would stay again
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott South Padre Island
Night Shift management and security were horrible on 3-18-26.. kicked us out for no reason and even gave us the finger .. next day in the morning front desk had zero notes or knowledge of us benig asked to leave
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Isla Grand Beach Resort
Took my family for a few days during spring break, it was a last minute trip we knew it was going to be busy. But we had to wait an hour and a half to get our room because they were backed up. There were several families also having to wait. I had to complain and ask for a manager to help solve the ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
WindWater Hotel and Marina
Def need a lot of work . Only stay here if no ther option . Rooms are not worth it compared to what you get . Half put together . Covers wasn’t clean . Staff not helpful . Pool was dirty as heck
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Shores
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, South Padre Island Beach and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center are top sights worth seeing.
