Take Thanksgiving To The Coast
Have you enjoyed your Thanksgiving meal while a sea breeze floats in through the patio doors? There are tons of great restaurants offering delicious meals for your Thanksgiving festivities. Dine in or grab something to go with traditional Thanksgiving meals or classics from your favorite Port Aransas restaurants!
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Miss K's

Castaway's Seafood and Grill


Closed for Thanksgiving
Fins Grill & Icehouse
Cancun Mexican Restaurant
Grumbles Seafood Co.
Bluewater Cowboy
Activities That Will Make You Shake Your Tail Feathers
Make new Thanksgiving traditions as you explore all the festive fall activities Port A is hosting this turkey season. Thanksgiving is about more than just delicious food! Find all the fun you've been looking for when you spend Thanksgiving in Port Aransas.
Time to Trot like a Turkey
Bring out the little ones for the cutest Tot Trot in town; it’s a family affair! Head to the grand lawn at Palmilla Beach Resort & Golf Community for the 2024 Turkey Trot on November 27th. Feel free to hang around after for a fun-filled morning of bounce houses, music, lawn games, and more! This is an outdoor venue, and it's a "rain-or-shine" event, so please come prepared. Be sure to have Gobble on the Grand, the Tuesday night packet pickup party, on your calendar, too! There will be tons of fun activities for the whole family. From face painting to cotton candy to bring joy to all the kiddos! Don’t forget your Turkey gear. Let’s see who will be the best-dressed turkey this year!
All proceeds from the 2024 Turkey Trot will go to sustain programs and provide scholarships for Trinity by the Sea Episcopal Day School, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and the only day school in Port Aransas.
Looking for the Perfect Holiday Beach House
Whether you're planning a cozy coastal getaway for two or bringing the whole family together for the holiday, Port A has the perfect place to stay. From beachfront vacation rentals to charming cottages and comfortable hotels, there's something for every holiday gathering.
Places To Stay
Port A offers a large variety of accommodations. Whether you prefer a cozy beach cottage, conventional motel room, luxury condominium, or the privacy of your own beach house, the island offers coastal digs to fit your needs. In addition, there are numerous hotels, vacation rentals, and a…
Live Music
Open Mic w/ Brad Ethridge @ The Gaff
- The Gaff
- Nov 4, 2026 - Dec 30, 2026
Open Mic Night @ Salty Dog
- Salty Dog Saloon
- Nov 4, 2026 - Dec 23, 2026
The Cleartones @ Moore McDonald VFW Post 8967
- Moore-McDonald V.F.W. Post 8967
- Nov 5, 2026 - Dec 17, 2026
Johnson All Starz @ Shorty's Place
- Shorty's Place
- Nov 5, 2026 - Nov 26, 2026
Karaoke @ Salty Dog
- Salty Dog Saloon
- Nov 5, 2026 - Dec 27, 2026
Boudreaux & Pousson @ The Gaff
- The Gaff
- Nov 6, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026
Jim Dugan @ The Gaff
- The Gaff
- Nov 7, 2026 - Dec 26, 2026
Jim Dugan @ Shorty's Place
- Shorty's Place
- Nov 8, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
Brad Ethridge @ The Gaff
- The Gaff
- Nov 8, 2026 - Dec 27, 2026
Ty Dietz @ Shorty's Place
- Shorty's Place
- Nov 8, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
John Elijah Band @ Shorty's Place
- Shorty's Place
- Nov 9, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
Middle of the Road @ Port A Beach Lodge
- Port A Beachlodge
- Nov 11, 2026 - Nov 25, 2026
The Coastal Benders @ VFW Post 8967
- Moore-McDonald V.F.W. Post 8967
- Nov 11, 2026 - Dec 23, 2026
Wayward Gypsies @ The Gaff
- The Gaff
- Nov 13, 2026 - Dec 17, 2026
Belt Sander Races @ The Gaff
- The Gaff
- Nov 14, 2026 - Dec 26, 2026
Tyler Cannon @ Port A Beach Lodge
- Port A Beachlodge
- Nov 15, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026
Mike Luna @ Port A Beach Lodge
- Port A Beachlodge
- Nov 15, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026
Philip Dean West @ The Gaff
- The Gaff
- Nov 19, 2026 - Dec 3, 2026
Cruise Control @ Sip Yard Port Aransas
- Sip Yard Port Aransas
- Nov 28, 2026 - Dec 19, 2026