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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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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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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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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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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A Fresh Start in Port Aransas The time for New Year’s resolutions is here! But crafting new goals for the year doesn’t need to be a drag. In fact, some resolutions you can even get a head start on while on vacation in Port Aransas! Start building your best life by taking these common New Year’s…
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Meet Alicia Walker, Program Coordinator at Amos Rehabilitation Keep Port Aransas is known for its wildlife—cute nesting turtles, jumping dolphins that play in boat wakes, some of the best birdwatching in the country—but Earth Day is the perfect time to dig a little deeper. Earth Day is all about…
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Port Aransas-themed Gift Ideas Is Port Aransas your happy place? Has your family vacationed here for generations? Is your best friend obsessed with this cheerful Texas beach? Don’t worry, you’re not alone…and you’ve come to the right place! The Christmas holiday is right around the corner, which…
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The Unique History and Lore of Mercer Cemetery With Halloween right around the corner, ghosts, ghouls, and graveyards are on everyone's mind. Port Aransas certainly has its fair share of ghost stories, but the rich history of the area also means the local graveyard Mercer Cemetery contains many…
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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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