South Texas Travel Guide

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View from the top
View from the top
Japanese Botanic Garden was like heaven in real life...
The walk along the river in San Antonio makes for a great walk or bike ride. Goes on for many miles
Japanese Tea Garden. This is my second trip back since 2012 and i gotta say, this place never ceases to amaze me! It's just Beautiful!!

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Where to stay in South Texas

Downtown - Riverwalk featuring heritage architecture, boating and a bridge

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
Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum which includes art and interior views as well as an individual male

Uptown

If you're spending some time in Uptown, San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium and Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown
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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
#beach
The beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico with the beauty of the resort, the amazing fall weather and off peak tourist times made this trip really enjoyable!

North End

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

North End
Crockett Hotel

Crockett Hotel

3 out of 5
320 Bonham San Antonio TX
The price is NZ$175 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$175
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, valet parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,551 reviews)
Very good

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Crockett Hotel
Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk

4.5 out of 5
150 E Houston St San Antonio TX
The price is NZ$295 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$295
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,470 reviews)
Awesome staff

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Hotel Valencia 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$294 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$294
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (2,061 reviews)
Friendly staff when you arrived. Great food at restaurant, clean, attention to detail, great atmosphere 👌 Definitely will return.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 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.
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! (360 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Extended Stay Laredo
Royale Beach and Tennis Club

Royale Beach and Tennis Club

3 out of 5
400 Padre Blvd South Padre Island TX
Stay at this beach condo in South Padre Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (345 reviews)
The condo was amazing. I mean, it's older and needs something's repaired (the dresser and some wooden doors in the condo wouldn't close completely etc but mostly from moisture and salt from being coastal, so really was as expected- no complaints from me!!) the layout was awesome, the beds were great! ...

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Royale Beach and Tennis Club
🌹BELLA🌹 Vacation Home & Ultimate HangOut 🏯Cave🏯

🌹BELLA🌹 Vacation Home & Ultimate HangOut 🏯Cave🏯

San Antonio TX
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in San Antonio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
Wonderful location and home. Thank you!

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

🌹BELLA🌹 Vacation Home & Ultimate HangOut 🏯Cave🏯
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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