South Texas

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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!!

Where to stay in South Texas

Downtown - Riverwalk showing heritage architecture, a bridge and boating

Downtown San Antonio

4.5/5(42 area reviews)

A scenic riverfront great entertainment and top sights from Aztec Theater to San Antonio River – 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 North Padre Island Beach 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
Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island

4 out of 5
310 Padre Blvd South Padre Island TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM608 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
RM608
RM804 total
23 Mar - 24 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! (2,093 reviews)
Hotel and room was clean and smelled good. Nice amenities. Staff were pleasant! Did not like the fact that big animals are allowed at the hotel. Other than that, no complaints.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
Crockett Hotel

Crockett Hotel

3 out of 5
320 Bonham San Antonio TX
The price is RM414 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
RM414
RM489 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
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! (2,579 reviews)
Clean room, staff, amenities

Reviewed on 26 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 RM427 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
RM427
RM616 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,509 reviews)
The stay was nice. It was a beautiful hotel in a great location. The staff was friendly. We did not receive the VIP promotional upgrades or the bottle of wine. Although we did get a small upgrade with a view of the river instead of the city, I had to ask for it by explaining the VIP status for Expedia ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hotel Valencia Riverwalk
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! (375 reviews)
clean

Reviewed on 24 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! (346 reviews)
Room was dirty and very run down

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Royale Beach and Tennis Club
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! (735 reviews)
Clean room, nice location

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Lively Beach
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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