A weekend of live music and lots of fun It's hard to believe it's been an entire month since Port A Live Music Fest 2021 kicked off! All weekend long, crowds danced their way around the music venues of Port Aransas, listening to bands that spanned genres and generations. It was a weekend to…
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Get into the "swing" of island living. “It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing” -Duke Ellington By Duke Ellington’s standards, Port Aransas definitely means something, because it’s got that swing! The island is dotted with those playground fixtures of childlike wonder where maturity is…
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The Dunebillies play eclectic rock from the 60s to the 90s. They were established in early 2020, right at the outbreak of Covid-19! While none of them have made music their careers, they are living their dreams now and absolutely love playing in and around Port A. They are all LOCAL and are just…
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It’s Worth the Wait. You’ve been waiting for the moment you could step onto Mustang Island and take a deep breath of that sea salt air. Understandably, it can be frustrating when that moment gets delayed. However, the inner peace that descends when you feel the sand between your toes and hear the…
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Build a Better Sandcastle With sand made of angular grains and containing high clay and silt content that locks in moisture, Port Aransas beaches are scientifically one of the best places in the world to build a movie-level sandcastle. After all, there's a reason one of the nation's largest…
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Don't let the rain stop you from having a great day “Rain, rain, go away” doesn’t have to be your mantra when the clouds show up and a storm is ‘a-brewing. Just because Port Aransas is known for its beaches–and for good reason–doesn’t mean a little rain shower has to ruin your vacation. Below are…
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Belt sander racing is a longstanding tradition in Port Aransas, Texas. Lively crowds of locals and visitors gather together to cheer on their favorite belt sander in these miniature drag races. Below is a quick Q&A with everything you need to know before you head off to the races! What are belt…
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The eighteen miles of uninterrupted public beach are a major draw to Port Aransas. Those sandy shores are responsible for countless hours of family fun. Sometimes, though, you want your swim to be sandless and saltless, and for that, there are pools! Here are seven of the coolest pools on Mustang…
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On your next Port Aransas island retreat, stop by the Welcome Center at 403 W. Cotter to soak in the gorgeous and newly completed rotunda mural by artist Kaleigh Glover, featuring all the most recognizable Port Aransas and Mustang Island landmarks. While you're there, speak to a knowledgeable local…
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Between wide stretches of beach and an abundance of distinctive wildlife, it’s difficult to imagine anything more appealing than the natural beauty of Port Aransas. Preserving that beauty, however, requires that those who enjoy the environment also act as its protectors. Helping that process along…
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