Padre Island
Corpus Christi
Visit Padre Island
Popular places to visit
Bob Hall Pier
After visiting Bob Hall Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Corpus Christi. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Padre Balli Park
Explore the great outdoors at Padre Balli Park, a lovely green space in Corpus Christi.
Port Aransas Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Port Aransas Beach, a popular beach in Port Aransas. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
North Padre Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Padre Island Beach during your trip to Corpus Christi?
Texas State Aquarium
Take the family to visit the sea animals who live in Texas State Aquarium during your travels in Corpus Christi. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Whitecap Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Whitecap Beach during your trip to Corpus Christi? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.
Things to do
Corpus Christi: The Art Museum of South Texas Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Padre Island
Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island
"The hotel is Literally on the beach, great location. The hotel needs a lot of serious maintenance and upkeep. Badly Stained carpets everywhere, it made the hotel look cheap and dirty. Our bath tub had a huge crack between it and the wall. The a/c was not working properly and we sweated the whole ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi - N Padre Island by IHG
"Breakfast is great on this Holiday Inn, staff very friendly and knowledgeable"
Reviewed on 22 Jun, 2026
Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Corpus Christi Padre Is
"We appreciated the full size refrigerator in the room and the proximity to the beach!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Corpus Christi-N Padre Isl
"Hotel should be shut down by the Health Inspector. Mold everywhere, smelled like dog urine, no hot water, no working room phone, no working smoke alarm, roaches in the elevator, fleas, stuck elevator. Worst hotel experience ever!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun, 2026
Best Western Padre Island
"We had to kill 2-3 roaches in our room. The rooms were really outdated because not even usb chargers were available. Price is overkill for the state of hotel. The sheets were dingy. And towels were dingy too. The pool needed cleaning due to debris but could have been from recent rains. Staff was ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun, 2026
Multi Resorts at Puente Vista
"Great property for the price! Great staff!"
Reviewed on 26 May, 2026
Where to stay in Padre Island
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.
Old Town Port Aransas
If you're spending some time in Old Town Port Aransas, Port Aransas Birding Center and Fisherman's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.
North Beach
North Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay.
Palm Harbor
When in Palm Harbor, you can plan a visit to Rockport Beach Park and The Gallery of Rockport, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Flour Bluff
Flour Bluff is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Laguna Madre and Funtrackers Family Fun Center.
