Every Port A beach day has the same moment. You’ve parked on the sand, the water looks a lot farther away than it did from the car, and you’re staring at two coolers, four chairs, an umbrella, and a bag of towels. If you park on the beach between the …
If you’ve ever caught a sunset on the ferry or over the ship channel, waded into the Gulf at dawn, or just sat on the beach watching the tide roll in, you know Port Aransas doesn’t just sit near the water — it runs on it. Water is why we’re …
If you’ve been scrolling VRBO at midnight trying to figure out which Port Aransas condo building is actually worth booking, this one’s for you. There are a lot of options out there, and the names start to blur together fast — especially when every listing promises “stunning Gulf views” and …
I have a very clear memory of the trip where I finally got serious about sun protection in Port Aransas. My youngest had a full-body sunburn after a single afternoon on the water — I’d applied sunscreen, I thought I’d done everything right — and we spent the next two …
I’ll be honest with you: the first time my kids were little and we waded into the Gulf in Port Aransas, I was way more nervous than I let on. I’d heard enough secondhand rip current stories to make me plant my feet firmly in ankle-deep water while my husband …
I’ve been coming to Port Aransas for over 20 years. We now own a place here. And I will tell you honestly that for a solid decade of those trips, I did zero pre-beach safety research. We just showed up, unloaded the car, and headed straight for the water. It …
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 …
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.
A day on the beach just isn’t complete without a jammin’ playlist that gives off good vibes from the early morning to late afternoon. The only thing missing is a some good beach music.
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.
Just imagine relaxing as you watch the sun rise over the ocean in the morning, watch the ferry boats cross the waterway, or daydreaming as you watch beach carts and families enjoying the sand and waves.
