There comes a sad moment during every Port Aransas vacation when it’s time to pack it all up and head home. The beach chairs are sandy. The cooler is somehow heavier than when you arrived. Someone can’t find their flip-flops. And everyone starts asking the question nobody wants to answer… …
Spending time in Port Aransas is a whole different experience when you’re traveling with teenagers. They’ve mostly outgrown playground-centered vacations, but they’re not necessarily interested in spending every minute lounging on the beach with the adults, either. They want good food, places to shop, a little independence and, whether they …
Spending Father’s Day in Port Aransas might be one of the best gifts you can give Dad this year… and I don’t mean that in a cheesy way. I mean it in a “Dad is standing at the end of the pier with a fishing rod in one hand and …
Spending Mother’s Day in Port Aransas is one of those coastal weekends that feels equal parts relaxing and special. Mother’s Day on Mustang Island isn’t about grand gestures. It’s about slowing down, breathing salt air, and making Mom feel seen. Mother’s Day 2026 is on Sunday, May 10. And that …
Cinco de Mayo on the Texas coast hits different. In Port Aransas, you trade big-city crowds for Gulf breezes, live music, and salt-rimmed glasses clinking on dog-friendly patios. Think beachy vibes, salty air, margaritas in hand, live music drifting in the background, and tacos that just taste better by the …
Port Aransas isn’t just beach days and fishing charters. It’s also where Gulf shrimp, redfish, and oysters go from boat to plate faster than you can say “pass the hushpuppies.” From dockside dining with picnic tables to waterfront spots perfect for sunset, here’s your go-to list for seafood in Port …
If you’re anything like my husband, the very first decision you make in Port Aransas isn’t what beach access road to take or where you’re eating dinner — it’s where you’re getting your coffee. Because somehow coffee just hits different down here. Maybe it’s the salty air, maybe it’s the slower …
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”!
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.
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.
While summer trips to the beach are as natural as sunshine itself, a visit to the coast during the Fall offers a unique experience for even the seasoned beach-lover. Once the cooler days of Fall descend upon South Texas, here are 5 reasons why it’s a great time to take a trip to the coast and sink your toes in the sand.
