July Fourth on the Island

Celebrate July Fourth on the Island! Celebrate the Fourth of July in true island style with a getaway to Port Aransas! Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable holiday filled with sun, sea, and festive fun. From scenic boat cruises offering front-row views of the fireworks to live music…

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Father's Day in Port Aransas

Spend The Day With Dad On The Coast! Give your dad a day he won't forget when you bring him to Port A for Father's Day. Enjoy a day fishing in the bay or charter an offshore trip and explore the high sea. Your dad will love watching live music with a cold beer or relaxing on the beach floating…

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Easter on the Island

Hop on the Island-Style Easter Fun Spending time with family on the holidays is always a special time. When you find a place the whole family enjoys, you know that you have hit the jackpot! Port Aransas is the perfect place for family to spend Easter weekend. Hit the beach and relax under the sun or…

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Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Find the perfect gift for someone special! Valentine's Day is all about showing and sharing your love for those you care about most in your life. Port Aransas has tons of great shops that have an abundance of cute, fun, and memorable Valentine's Day gifts. Here is a guide to finding the perfect gift…

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Coastal Holiday Recipes

Bring the Texas Coast to your holiday table! The holidays are the perfect time to see family, vacation, and eat delicious food. Trying new recipes for the holidays can be fun and exciting for the whole family. On the Texas coast, seafood is the most popular dish on the menu. Trying new coastal…

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Island Gift Guide

The only advent calendar you need! One of the best parts of the holidays is showing those you love how much your care. A great way to do that is by surprising them with the perfect holiday gift. This your let the Port Aransas advent calendar be your guide to finding the perfect gift for everyone on…

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Port Aransas Turkey Trot

Welcome to Turkey Trot 2024 Port A runners would bet their bottom (sand)dollar that you’ve never been to a Turkey Trot as awesome as the island's very own Port A Turkey Trot—a family friendly Tot Trot, 2K, 5K & 10K—made grab-a-postcard-and-write-home worthy by the signature Gobble on the Grand…

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Texas Women Anglers Tournament

Fabulous, Fun Fishing for a Cause Tournament Schedule and History The Texas Women Anglers Tournament, also known as “TWAT,” was founded in the 1980s in Port Aransas and has continued to grow ever since. This family-run tournament is women-only and has a long-standing history of incredible…

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Texas Legends in Port Aransas

The Tournament, the Tradition, and The Triple Crown. Nothing speaks to tradition like fishing tournaments in Port Aransas. From May to November, nearly every weekend in Port A is stacked with a fishing tournament, sometimes two. Fishing, and the evolution to big game fishing, are so deeply woven…

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Hosting a Holiday Party in Port Aransas

Make the Texas Coast a New Holiday Tradition With the holidays approaching quickly, now is the perfect time to begin your holiday party planning. Bring all your friends and family down to the Texas coast to spread Christmas cheer or to ring in the New Year. Port Aransas is the perfect location to…

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