South Texas

Travel Guide

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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!!
Whooping Crane and Roseate Spoonvilles near The Big Tree.

Where to stay in South Texas

San Antonio River Walk showing a river or creek, a bridge and heritage architecture

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
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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, South Padre Island Beach and Sea Turtle Inc are top sights worth seeing.

North End
Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza

Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza

3 out of 5
425 Bonham San Antonio TX
The price is €98 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
€98
7 Apr - 8 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,022 reviews)
Hotel was updated however you can tell the bathtub and toilets are old. They were stained and tarnished. The beds were horrible; especially the sofa bed. Also, there aren’t many options for the breakfast.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Sonesta ES Suites San Antonio Downtown Alamo Plaza
Riverwalk Plaza

Riverwalk Plaza

4 out of 5
100 Villita Street San Antonio TX
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (6,382 reviews)
The dining staff were amazing but the front desk & coffee staff not so much…the elevator kept breaking and we took the stairs our entire stay. The location was great - the price was affordable

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Riverwalk Plaza
Crockett Hotel

Crockett Hotel

3 out of 5
320 Bonham San Antonio TX
The price is €127 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€127
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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! (2,594 reviews)
Enjoyed our stay while attending the UIL state basketball tournament .

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Crockett Hotel
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.
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! (744 reviews)
Room was clean and comfortable. Very cute property. Felt very safe and pool and fire pit were great spaces to relax. The boardwalk to beach is fabulous and so convenient. The website led me to believe there was a restaurant on site - there is none but the main office has basics and snacks for sale. ...

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Lively Beach
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! (348 reviews)
The hotel and room itself was good. There was no issues with our room or the location however, we showed up and immediately was told we needed wristbands for safety concerns. No biggie, we figured it was common at large resorts. What is ridiculous, is these wristbands costed $25 and were only needed ...

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Royale Beach and Tennis Club
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! (382 reviews)
Clean place

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Extended Stay Laredo
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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