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 …
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.
For many visitors to Mustang Island and Port Aransas, the idea of a tiny, secluded chapel nestled in the sand dunes is like a hidden treasure. The beautiful little white chapel is tucked away from the crowds of beach-goers and known only to avid Port Aransas history-lovers.
Here are 5 things you may not have known about the Chapel on the Dunes.
Every winter, Port Aransas’s beach is adorned with over 400 delightful hand-crocheted Bollard Buddies. Created by Diana Vondra and contributors nationwide, these colorful yarn-bombed artworks—including figures like Shakespeare and superheroes—brighten the coast from after Christmas to early March. This beloved tradition, now in its 8th year, draws both locals and tourists to admire the crafted bollards along Beach Street.
If I said “there’s tacos and margaritas at the beach”, how fast could you pack a bag? I’m willing to bet you wouldn’t hesitate to head toward the coast before the sun went down. I did the same as soon as I heard about the Taco & Margarita Trail happening …
While we love our sunny days spent on the beach in Port Aransas, we also get our fair share of rainy, overcast days. There’s no need to stay indoors on a rainy day in Port Aransas. I’ve compiled a list of my family’s favorite rainy day activities to get you …
One of the first things you’ll notice when you reach the Gulf coast is the salty smell of the ocean water, drifting in warm breezes across the sand. You breathe it in, your shoulders relax and your mind instantly feels at ease. The natural beauty of Port Aransas simply begs you to enjoy the outdoors on a cruiser bike.
If you’re looking for a panoramic view of the area, the Keeler Observation Tower is a prime spot for soaking up the sights.
It’s a feast for the eyes, any time of day!
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.
Less than an hour’s drive from Port Aransas is the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, Texas. Close enough to spend the day, the Aquarium is an exciting day trip to enjoy sea life that the whole family will love.
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.
