South Texas

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South Texas
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Japanese Tea Gardens featuring a park and a pond
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Where to stay in South Texas

Downtown - Riverwalk featuring heritage architecture, a river or creek and boating

Downtown San Antonio

The stunning river views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown San Antonio. Make a stop by Alamo or Alamodome while you're exploring the area.

Downtown San Antonio
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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
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Padre Island

While visiting Padre Island, you might make a stop by sights like Whitecap Beach and Packery Channel.

Padre Island
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Palm Harbor

Palm Harbor might not have many top sights, but Rockport Beach Park and The Gallery of Rockport are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Palm Harbor
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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
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Uptown

While visiting Uptown, you might make a stop by sights like Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum and Alamo Quarry Market.

Uptown
Isla Grand Beach Resort

Isla Grand Beach Resort

3.5 out of 5
500 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX
The price is P4,564 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
P4,564
P6,765 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in South Padre Island. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,540 reviews)
"everything was good, location food drinks and service!"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Isla Grand Beach Resort
Sand Rose Beach Resort

Sand Rose Beach Resort

3 out of 5
7000 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in South Padre Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,156 reviews)
"Cleaning, good location, friendly people easy to communicate"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

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Sand Rose Beach Resort
Riverwalk Plaza

Riverwalk Plaza

4 out of 5
100 Villita Street, Dwyer/Main Plaza, San Antonio, TX
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,700 reviews)
"The property is a bit outdated, the staff was not too friendly but the location was great!!"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

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Riverwalk Plaza
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Extended Stay Laredo

Extended Stay Laredo

3 out of 5
106 W Village Blvd, Laredo, TX
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Laredo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Cinemark Mall del Norte and Mall Del Norte ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (138 reviews)
"60.00 early check in was not good"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

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 3-star beach condo in South Padre Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (299 reviews)
Great location for accessing the beach
"Room was okay. A little outdated. AC worked great. Bed was not so comfortable. Refrigerator had a bad smell. Basic living quarters but we didn't plan on spending our time in the room anyway. Great location for accessing the beach. A short walk. 3 pools on property. Overall, we would stay here again ..."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Royale Beach and Tennis Club
The Continental, powered by Placemakr - Downtown - Market Square

The Continental, powered by Placemakr - Downtown - Market Square

3.5 out of 5
322 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions River Walk and Alamo are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
Satisfied guest
"The location was great. The Continental also had every basic necessity available. I just wish they had sent us the check in process earlier that day so we didn’t have to make a phone call and wait outside for some time until someone was available to give us details of the unit & PIN to get in. The ..."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

The Continental, powered by Placemakr - Downtown - Market Square
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Popular places to visit

River Walk

River Walk

River Walk is just one of the places to see in San Antonio, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

River Walk
Lackland Air Force Base

Lackland Air Force Base

Lackland Air Force Base is just one of the places to see in San Antonio, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the entertainment venues and shops in this family-friendly area.

Lackland Air Force Base
Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Enjoy the rides and games at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and see why this is a favorite theme park in San Antonio. Experience the lively festivals and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Alamodome

Alamodome

Catch an event at Alamodome during your trip to San Antonio. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this walkable area.

Alamodome
South Padre Island Beach

South Padre Island Beach

Nothing says vacation like spending a lazy day at South Padre Island Beach, a popular beach in South Padre Island. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

South Padre Island Beach
Alamo showing a memorial and a monument

Alamo

Learn about the fierce Battle of the Alamo and pay your respects to those lost during the Texan Revolution at this historical complex.

Alamo

Things to do

Eco and Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island

Eco and Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island

P1,133
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Eco and Dolphin Watch Tour of South Padre Island
Fireworks Cruise with Dolphin Watch in Laguna Madre Bay

Fireworks Cruise with Dolphin Watch in Laguna Madre Bay

P2,204
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Fireworks Cruise with Dolphin Watch in Laguna Madre Bay
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Corpus Christi showing a bay or harbor, skyline and a coastal town

Corpus Christi

Reynosa

Reynosa

San Antonio

San Antonio

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