Padre Island

Corpus Christi

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.
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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Things to do


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 RM301 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
RM301
RM401 total
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,839 reviews)
Beach view is perfect

Reviewed on 20 Jan 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 RM341 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
RM341
RM400 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

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

Best Western Padre Island

2.5 out of 5
14050 S Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM318 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
RM318
RM380 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (946 reviews)
Nice hotel for location. They are doing minor cosmetic work on the doors. With a new housekeeping crew, they haven't gotten completely on the same page. Our bathroom shower was not very clean. A shelf full of whiskers. I did let them know that the room was cold despite the the heat up to 81. It was ...

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Best Western Padre Island
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
The price is RM270 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
RM270
RM317 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Room was fairly clean. Common space areas could use some attention. The elevator is filthy. Breakfast options at 9 AM were very picked over and not restocked even though sign says breakfast hours were till 10 AM.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Hawthorn Extended Stay by Wyndham Corpus Christi Padre Is
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Popular attractions North Padre Island Beach and Texas Sealife ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (175 reviews)
Super clean excellent location perfect for our family!

Reviewed on 7 Jan 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
The price is RM246 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
RM246
RM289 total
3 Feb - 4 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
5.8/10 (1,001 reviews)
Did not get to stay they had no hot water so we stayed at another hotel

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

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

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
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South Side

If you're spending some time in South Side, South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center and Sunrise Mall are top sights worth seeing.

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

If you're spending some time in Bay Area, Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course and Cole Park are top sights worth seeing.

Bay Area
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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
Del Mar

Del Mar

While visiting Del Mar, you might make a stop by sights like McGee Beach and Cole Park.

Del Mar
Taken near Landry's Seafood.

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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