Padre Island

Corpus Christi

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
Brief vacation trip to north Padre Island, Corpus Christi, Texas.  We spent an afternoon at Malaquite Beach in the national seashore. This little submarine is outside our favorite kitschy souvenir store.
Saturday morning walks on Padre Island, shell hunting, watching the sunrise. #LifeAtExpedia
Here comes the sun.  #LifeAtExpedia
This is an easily assessable spot in Corpus Christy, just underneath Bob Hall Pier. Would be great for portraits. 

#BVSBlue

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Top hotels in Padre Island

Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island

Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island

2.5 out of 5
15202 Windward Dr Corpus Christi TX
The price is P6,241 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
P6,241
P8,028 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,888 reviews)
Short on staff they are trying to do their best but room floor was dirty, shower handle broken. Check in was a hour and a half long.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi - N Padre Island by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi - N Padre Island by IHG

2.5 out of 5
15209 Windward Dr Corpus Christi TX
The price is P6,294 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
P6,294
P7,383 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Highly disappointed in Holiday Inn Express. When we arrived we had to place a $50 security deposit ( in addition to paying off the room) They also have a $10 parking fee. The security deposit will be returned to your card within 5 days. When we got to our room the dirty windows looked out on trash ...

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi - N Padre Island by IHG
Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Corpus Christi Padre Is

Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Corpus Christi Padre Is

2.5 out of 5
15201 Windward Dr Corpus Christi TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,367 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
P5,367
P6,295 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room and very convenient location

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Corpus Christi Padre Is
Best Western Padre Island

Best Western Padre Island

2.5 out of 5
14050 S Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi TX
The price is P5,750 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
P5,750
P6,879 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (975 reviews)
There’s not enough lighting in room214. Plus there were no body wash. AND…. You have to walk all the way to the front desk for ICE!!!

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Best Western Padre Island
Multi Resorts at Puente Vista

Multi Resorts at Puente Vista

3 out of 5
14300 Aloha Street #145 Corpus Christi TX
Stay at this aparthotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Popular attractions Whitecap Beach and North Padre Island Beach ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (180 reviews)
Our 3rd time staying here. The only complaint I have is no washer and dryer in the unit. They do have a laundry room though.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Multi Resorts at Puente Vista
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Corpus Christi-N Padre Isl

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Corpus Christi-N Padre Isl

3 out of 5
14430 S Padre Island Dr Corpus Christi TX
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
5.8/10 (1,000 reviews)
No hot water we had to onform yhem beforehand ao can get some type of warm water to us hall way smelt like mildew ants or nats dead on window seal , staff was assume kept apologizing for what they could not fix still fell they could have made adjuatmwnts to pricing for not informing before checking ...

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Corpus Christi-N Padre Isl
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Other neighbourhoods around Padre Island

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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.

Flour Bluff
Wide Panoramic View of South Padre Island  During Sunrise

South Side

While visiting South Side, you might make a stop by sights like South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center and Sunrise Mall.

South Side
Panorama aerial view Bayfront area of Corpus Christi with skylines and marina piers row of boat, sailboat and yacht at sunrise. City harbor bridge far right in distance. A Texas city on Gulf of Mexico

Bay Area

While visiting Bay Area, you might make a stop by sights like Cole Park and Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course.

Bay Area
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

Though Cinnamon Shore might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club.

Cinnamon Shore
Panorama aerial view beach hotels, condos, vacation rental, resorts swimming pool along sandy shoreline, turquoise water in South Padre Island, tropical barrier island Texas Gulf Coast, travel

Del Mar

If you're spending some time in Del Mar, McGee Beach and Cole Park are top sights worth seeing.

Del Mar
Panorama of Corpus Christi at sunrise

Downtown Corpus Christi

If you're spending some time in Downtown Corpus Christi, One Shoreline Plaza and Corpus Christi Marina are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Corpus Christi


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