The Shores
South Padre Island


Popular places to visit

South Padre Island Beach
Nothing says vacation 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
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Beach Park at Isla Blanca as part of your trip 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 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.
Things to do

Eco and Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island

Port Brownsville Half-Day Boat Tour

Bay & Ocean Parasailing over the Gulf of Mexico South Padre Isl.

45-Minute Jetski Rental in South Padre Island

Private Sunset Cruise South Padre Island

1.5-Hour Historical Jet Ski Experience in South Padre Island
Top hotels in The Shores

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
Rainy did not use pool area
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Sand Rose Beach Resort
Overall very good, Great location and beach.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

La Copa Inn Beach Hotel
⭐☆☆☆☆ – Serious Housekeeping Failures We recently stayed at this hotel with young children and were deeply disappointed by the complete lack of housekeeping service throughout our stay. Despite making multiple requests to front desk staff for basic room cleaning and fresh towels, our requests were ...
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott South Padre Island
Best spot to stay on the island. Get a beachfront or pool suite it’s the best bang for your buck
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Isla Grand Beach Resort
Very nice, it wasn’t an issue for our stay, but they do rent their pool out so there is a potential do things to get very crowded. Overall very nice condo , beach, and pools.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

WindWater Hotel and Marina
It was spring break weekend, so the area was extremely loud at night too much partying outside screaming yelling fighting I really don’t know how the property is if it wasn’t spring break but my spring break weekend was horrible. My room was nice. It had water view. Staff was OK.
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Shores

North End
While visiting North End, you might make a stop by sights like South Padre Island Beach and South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center.