Loved by locals and vacationers alike as one of the best beaches in Texas, Port Aransas and Mustang Island offer 18 miles of shoreline with wide, sandy beaches, and a vibrant, character-filled beach town with something for everyone.
Whatever you're interests, you'll find everything you could dream up for the perfect beach vacation, here!
From sport fishing, para-sailing, kayaks, a pirate ship, and paddle boards, to dolphin-watching, birding, shops, art galleries, lively watering holes, and a plethora of delicious restaurants from fine dining to roadside taco stands, you're sure to find joy, relaxation, and the perfect getaway in Port A!
Fishing
Whether you walk over to the Lydia Ann Channel, stroll through downtown Port Aransas to the jetty on your golf cart, or charter a boat for the adventure on the deep sea, FISHING is a way of life in Port Aransas. The bounty of the Texas Gulf Coast makes this sport fun and rewarding for all levels of expertise, whether you're a novice fisherman or a seasoned angler.
Golf Carts
From the prime, heart of downtown Port Aransas location that you'll be calling home at LaFitte's, you have the pleasure of getting around island-style! Open air, taking in the ocean breezes, your golf cart from Alister Street Carts is the best way to get around Port A!
Port Aransas Beach
6.3 stretching miles of pristine sand, blue waters, and ocean breezes. Port Aransas beach is an absolute treasure. Whether you're a surfer, a kayaker, or just love to soak up the scenery with a cold one, Port Aransas Beach has something for everyone.
Dolphin Watching
You'll be hard-pressed to complete a trip to Port Aransas without a proper dolphin siting! The magic you feel when these awesome creatures grace you with their presence never gets old! You can certainly take charters out just for the purpose of seeking them out, but you'll readily find them playing along the jetty and the Lydia Ann Channel, as well.
Fabulous Eats
Port Aransas is known for its wealth of fantastic watering holes and restaurants (many of which will cook your catch for you!). Whether you want to enjoy the bounty of Gulf fish and seafood, authentic Texas BBQ, or a great burger and a cold beer, Port A offers casual and fine dining experiences for everyone.
Events
Throughout the year, Port Aransas hosts a wide variety of special events. Here are some highlights:
Feb 22-25, 2018 - Whooping Crane Festival
April 6-8, 2018 - Wooden Boat Festival
April 27-29, 2018 - SandFest
July 13-15, 2018 - Deep Sea Roundup
For details about these and other great, local events, contact us or visit the City of Port Aransas Events Calendar:
Feb 22-25, 2018 - Whooping Crane Festival
April 6-8, 2018 - Wooden Boat Festival
April 27-29, 2018 - SandFest
July 13-15, 2018 - Deep Sea Roundup
For details about these and other great, local events, contact us or visit the City of Port Aransas Events Calendar:
Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
Port Aransas is heaven for birds and birders, alike. The wealth and variety of bird life is breath-taking with over 50 migratory and 100 nesting species! Home to the famous and rare whooping cranes, herons of all sorts, pelicans, pink spoonbills, cormorants, boobies, terns, and so much more (including a few gators!), the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center is a step into the wonder of nature.
Surf's up!
Enjoying the beautiful and great outdoors is what Port A is all about! The surf culture along the Gulf Coast of Texas is alive and well and it is a rich part of our history in Port Aransas. Check it out at the Port Aransas Museum, or just see for yourself as you ride the waves out by the pier. Wind-surfing, kite-surfing, paddle-boarding, kayaking... Do it all in Port A!
Relaxation
However you wish to spend your time relaxing, Port Aransas can accomodate you!
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