South Texas Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

South Texas
South Texas
South Texas
South Texas
South Texas

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Where to stay in South Texas

Downtown San Antonio

Downtown San Antonio

4.5/5(29 area reviews)

A scenic riverfront great entertainment and top sights from Alamodome to Aztec Theater – discover Downtown San Antonio, a destination also famous for its historic sites.

Downtown San Antonio
PORT ARANSAS, TX - 9 FEB 2023: Young surfer carries a surfboard on the beach, near the water of the Gulf of Mexico and a pier, in evening light.

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.

Cinnamon Shore
Port Aransas, USA, aerial landscape view of Mustang Beach Airport with Mustang Beach residential area located on Mustang Island at Gulf of Mexico with Corpus Christus Bay in background

Padre Island

If you're spending some time in Padre Island, Whitecap Beach and Packery Channel are top sights worth seeing.

Padre Island
Mission San Jose. in San Antonio, Texas

Far West Side

While visiting Far West Side, you might make a stop by sights like Aquatica San Antonio Waterpark and Hill Country Golf Club.

Far West Side
Dallas Skyline Reflection on Trinity River During Sunset, Dallas, Texas.

Uptown

If you're spending some time in Uptown, Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum and Alamo Quarry Market are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown
Autumn on Texas Gulf Coast, beach, sun, sand, sea, nature, recreation, vacation, holidays

Old Town Port Aransas

If you're spending some time in Old Town Port Aransas, Port Aransas Birding Center and Nature Preserves are top sights worth seeing.

Old Town Port Aransas
Sand Rose Beach Resort

Sand Rose Beach Resort

3 out of 5
7000 Padre Blvd South Padre Island TX
The price is NZ$160 per night from 20 May to 21 May
NZ$160
20 May - 21 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in South Padre Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,105 reviews)
"Decent stay."

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Sand Rose Beach Resort
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

4 out of 5
105 S Saint Marys Street San Antonio TX
The price is NZ$302 per night from 7 June to 8 June
NZ$302
7 June - 8 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,645 reviews)
"Our stay was wonderful! We enjoyed the time we spent there. It was the perfect distance from shops and restaurants. The staff especially Justina was so sweet! We will definitely be back. Pool and hot tubs were great and also the food!"

Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island

4 out of 5
310 Padre Blvd South Padre Island TX
The price is NZ$361 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$361
27 May - 28 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in South Padre Island. Enjoy a full-service spa, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,261 reviews)
"It’s a great hotel to stay in, but I thought there would be more for the whole hotel since it is very expensive and it’s called a resort. There’s no breakfast, I didn’t find my way to the gym. All they have to offer was a bar, a restaurant in the hotel, and a mini convenience store. The pool was ..."

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lively Beach

Lively Beach

3 out of 5
138 Zahn Rd Corpus Christi TX
Stay at this beach condo in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (782 reviews)
"Amazing location, amazing, property, outstanding guest services (shout out to Brittney) for amazing wine and fire pit evenings... group activities for the whole family to enjoy. enjoyable walk down the boardwalk to the beach, sand dune experience was delightful. Top notch stay... will of course come ..."

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Lively Beach
Sunchase IV by South Padre Resort Rental

Sunchase IV by South Padre Resort Rental

3 out of 5
1000 Padre Blvd South Padre Island TX
Stay at this condo in South Padre Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions South Padre Island Beach and Beach Park at Isla ...
9/10 Wonderful! (257 reviews)
"Beach was great not over crowded"

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Sunchase IV by South Padre Resort Rental
Extended Stay Laredo

Extended Stay Laredo

3 out of 5
106 W Village Blvd Laredo TX
Stay at this aparthotel in Laredo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Cinemark Mall del Norte and Mall Del Norte are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (409 reviews)
"Excellent stay different from the other times"

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Extended Stay Laredo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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