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.


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.

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.

Christmas in Port Aransas has a welcoming and charming appeal for families near and far. Grab your Santa hat & join in the family-friendly fun this holiday season.

To ensure that your Spring Break getaway to Port Aransas is more family fun than frustration, I’ve got a few pieces of advice on how to make the most of your Spring Break week in Port Aransas.

Every winter, the endangered whooping cranes migrate to the warm waters of the Texas Gulf Coast. Their arrival is celebrated in Port Aransas with the 4-day Whooping Crane Festival in late February. It’s an exciting time for nature-lovers to catch a glimpse of the beautiful cranes.