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How a Humidifier can Help Your Sunburned Skin

Why a Humidifier will Help Your Sunburned Skin | Port Aransas Explorer

The sun can be brutal after spending hours on the beach. You can ensure that your tender skin gets the moisture it needs by drinking lots of water, applying after sun aloe and lotion, and by using a humidifier. Using a humidifier for sunburn can be helpful in providing extra moisture to overly dry, tender skin. Because we all know that the worst thing you can do for sunburned skin is let it get dry… because then you’ll surely peel for days. Ouch.

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Tasty Eats & Sweets at Coffee Waves

A visit to Port Aransas will have you enjoying fun in the sun and sand, and your first stop before and after the beach should be the cool coastal coffee shop, Coffee Waves. Their wide variety of hot and cold coffee drinks will get you going in the morning, the paninis will have you coming back for lunch, and the delicious gelato will amaze your tastebuds. Coffee in Port Aransas has never been better.

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Food + Dining

Local Spotlight: Seafood & Spaghetti Works

After spending the day splashing in the waves or riding bikes on the beach, planning for a relaxed dinner out with then family should be an easy decision. With no less than 50 restaurants in Port Aransas to choose from, you’ll find it easy to please the whole family at one of the most popular seafood restaurants in Port Aransas, Jay’s Seafood & Spaghetti Works.

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Food + Dining

Loco for Lunch at Lelo’s Island Bar

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”!

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10 Things I Always Pack in my Beach Bag

As I was organizing some photos from last week’s visit to Port Aransas, I began thinking of how I prepared for our long days by the water and exploring around town. I had packed a large tote bag for the day and was prepared with everything the kids and I needed, including all the beach necessities. With a little forethought and prep, I felt super prepared with our beach bag packing situation, so I want to share a few of my favorite items that I love to take with me to the beach. Hopefully this will help you prepare your ‘I’ve-got-everything-we-need’ bag for the next day on the sand.


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