Every winter, Port Aransas’s beach is adorned with over 400 delightful hand-crocheted Bollard Buddies. Created by Diana Vondra and contributors nationwide, these colorful yarn-bombed artworks—including figures like Shakespeare and superheroes—brighten the coast from after Christmas to early March. This beloved tradition, now in its 8th year, draws both locals and tourists to admire the crafted bollards along Beach Street.
Christmas in Port Aransas offers a mix of traditional and beach-inspired festivities throughout December. Highlights include the Holiday Golf Cart Parade, Santa Photos in the park, the Lighted Boat Parade, a Holiday Drone Show, and more.
What better place to enjoy lunch than by the water, or dinner as you watch the daily catch being brought in off the boats? A meal at Grumble’s Seafood Company will truly show you the backbone of Port Aransas… fresh fish. Don’t miss the boat on this one.
If I said “there’s tacos and margaritas at the beach”, how fast could you pack a bag? I’m willing to bet you wouldn’t hesitate to head toward the coast before the sun went down. I did the same as soon as I heard about the 2021 Taco & Margarita Trail happening in Port Aransas. The 3-day event was planned alongside …
When you think of a small beachside city with a sand-sculpting competition on the beach, Port Aransas, Texas, should be the first place that comes to mind. The Texas SandFest is an annual island tradition that began in 1997 and has grown every year since. The huge influx of crowds for the event often causes visitors to scramble for last-minute accommodations, with rentals closest to the beach being the most requested.
Summer weather in Port Aransas can get pretty hot and some days you need a way to stay cool. The Community Pool and Lilypad splash zone in Port Aransas are a great place to cool off when you need a break from the beach. Grab your sunscreen and towel, let’s dive in!
While we love our sunny days spent on the beach in Port Aransas, we also get our fair share of rainy, overcast days. There’s no need to stay indoors on a rainy day in Port Aransas. I’ve compiled a list of my family’s favorite rainy day activities to get you and your kids through any gray day at the beach. …
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