Welcome to Your Coastal Escape If this is your first time visiting Port Aransas, get ready to enjoy the salt air, sandy shores, and island vibes. Nestled on Mustang Island along the Gulf Coast, Port A invites you to slow down, explore nature, and enjoy laid-back island adventures. Whether you’re…
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Take Flight in Port Aransas, Texas Nestled along the Texas Gulf Coast, Port Aransas sits directly under the path of the Central Flyway, making it a prime stopover for migrating birds every spring and fall. But that’s not all, thanks to its many habitats (marshes, bays, estuaries, barrier islands…
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The Pawfect Destination for Pets and Their People Port Aransas isn’t just a getaway for anglers and beach lovers; it’s also one of the most pet-friendly destinations on the Texas Gulf Coast. With 18 miles of sandy shoreline, gentle Gulf breezes, and a laid-back coastal atmosphere, the island is the…
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A Coastal Guide to Jellyfish Encounters Port Aransas’ sandy beaches and warm Gulf waters draw visitors year-round. Like any healthy marine environment, the Gulf occasionally brings in jellyfish; these fascinating creatures are part of the natural ecosystem. While their presence can raise questions…
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Welcome to Port Aransas, your home away from home for the winter! Each winter, retirees and snowbirds head to Port Aransas for good reason. With milder coastal temperatures, lighter crowds, and a warm, welcoming community, Port A becomes a beloved “home away from home” during the chillier months…
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What Does Your Boat Say About Your Book? Port Aransas Reader’s Guide to Fishing & Fiction Milkshake Book Club In May 2025, our very own Port Aransas was officially named the Fishing Capital of Texas—and let’s be real, we locals already knew that. But now it’s official, and with that title comes more…
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Talk like a Pirate Day Talk Like a Pirate Day is here, and the only thing better than sea breezes and sandy toes is sprinkling your speech with a little swashbuckling swagger. Consider this your quick-start guide to pirate speak, with plain-English meanings and easy Port Aransas examples so you can…
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Milkshake Book Club According to Folklore (or Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife), there are no less than 40 different species of sharks that infest our beautiful beach waters. Shark Attacks are statistically rare, but we are throwing logic out the window and reading all about it anyway! It…
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Texas Clear Water Oyster Gardens Perched on floating cages in the southern reaches of Aransas Bay, Texas Clear Water Oyster Gardens is rewriting Port Aransas’s seafood story. Run by islanders Bill and Amelia Strieber, the two-acre farm is the first permitted oyster operation in Port A—and just the…
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Matching Books to Your Beach Towel Personality We all love finding the perfect beach towel—the one to stretch out on, soak up the sun, and dive into a good book. As people stroll by (and let’s be honest, they’re a little jealous), they can’t help but wonder: What’s she reading that has her so…
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