When most people think about Port Aransas, they think about beaches, fishing, dolphin spotting, and seafood. Playing golf in Port Aransas isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind. But here’s the thing a lot of visitors are pleasantly surprised to discover: Yes, you can absolutely play golf in …
If you’re planning a trip to Port Aransas, the good news is you don’t have to work very hard to have a great time here. This guide covers the best things to do in Port Aransas, but more importantly, it includes tips to help you do them better and smarter. A few …
With over 50 unique local restaurants, Port Aransas has plenty of eateries for families to choose from when hunger strikes. From waterfront seafood dives to hidden culinary treasures, the choices are many for kid-friendly restaurants in Port Aransas, if you just know where to look.
If you’re visiting Port Aransas with kids, there’s a good chance you’ll spend most of your time at the beach. But every parent eventually hits that moment when the wind picks up, the sand is everywhere, and the kids need somewhere new to run around. That’s exactly why Roberts Point …
If you ask me one of my favorite simple things to do in Port Aransas, it’s to go watch the sunset somewhere on Mustang Island. Some of the best sunset spots in Port Aransas can be found in the simplest spots, beachfront and waterfront. No tickets, no reservations, no planning …
There’s more to explore in Port Aransas on Easter weekend than just the beaches. Celebrate Easter, or just the weekend, with shrimp and grits, smoked salmon benedict, fried chicken and waffles, and more at these 6 popular Port Aransas restaurants offering special brunch menus and activities this Sunday.
For those who know about SandFest, they can’t wait for April every year in Port Aransas. For those who haven’t experienced it yet, here’s 7 things to know about SandFest, the wildly-popular beach festival where creative sculptors craft amazing, temporary art on the sand.
SandFest is the most popular event of the year in Port Aransas, held every April on the beach. Family-friendly activities at SandFest range from live music to shopping, and everyone’s favorite: the food trucks.
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.
Regardless of where along the coast of Mustang Island that you choose to park, the view is sure to be stellar as you watch the waves roll in. Spend your days enjoying the cool water, playing in the sand, and creating family memories to last a lifetime.
If you consider yourself to be a burger connoisseur, then you’ll understand why Port Aransas locals and visitors alike have gone ‘loco’ for Lelo’s. This colorful little island shack has delighted my family for many meals in the past year, each bringing a big burger with big flavor. You’ll understand the appeal of these burgers in Port Aransas after the first bite has you saying, “Mmmmm, so good”!
