Welcome to Port Aransas, your home away from home for the winter!
Winter Texans flock to Port Aransas in the off-season to enjoy less crowds and warmer weather. Port A is the perfect home away from home and strives to make all its visitors feel welcome. Finding a place to stay and a golf cart to cruise around in are two of the most asked about when it comes to longer-term stays.
Places to Stay
Finding the perfect place to stay for a month (or a few!) can be a challenge. Luckily in Port Aransas, there are tons of wonderful options for finding you the perfect home away from home. Whatever you are looking for, whether that is a pet-friendly place, something with a hot tub, no stairs, walkable to the beach, or golf cart accessible, you can find it in Port A. You can even bring your RV down and stay in one of the great RV sites in town! Several places also have special offers for Winter Texans! See those below.
Specials:
Check back for more!
Rental Properties
New Wave Vacation Rentals
- 1305 State Highway 361
Life in Paradise Vacation Rentals and Golf Carts
- 107 Cut Off Rd.
Silver Sands Vacation Rentals
- 2217 State Hwy 361
Sway by AvantStay
- 600 Cut Off Rd., Ste. 9
Vacasa Port Aransas
- 1115 State Hwy 361, Ste. C
Port A Escapes
- 1900 State Hwy 361
RV Resorts
I.B. Magee Beach Park
- 321 On The Beach
Lafitte's Hideout RV Resort
- 241 W. Cotter Ave.
Aloha Beach RV Resort
- 245 Pleasant Valley Dr.
Port A RV Resort
- 2600 State Hwy 361
Gulf Waters Beach Front RV Resort
- 5601 State Hwy. 361, Site 2010
Mustang Island State Park
- 9394 State Hwy 361
On The Beach RV Resort
- 907 Access Rd. 1A
Pioneer Beach Resort
- 120 Gulfwind Dr.
Surfside RV & Resort, LLC
- 1820 S. 11th St.
Golf Cart Rentals
Getting around in Port Aransas can be a lot easier when you have a golf cart. From cruising down the beach for sunrise to driving around town looking for the perfect dinner location in the evening, a golf cart is the perfect transportation. Tons of great golf cart rental companies are offering Winter Texas specials for month-long rentals during the off-season.
Specials:
New Wave Vacation Rentals
- Six-seater gas and electric golf carts are available rent for $475 a month. If you rent a property with New Wave, receive 10% off your golf cart rental.
Golf Cart Rentals
Jackfish Cart Rentals
- 3411 S. 11th St.
Texas Red Golf Carts and More
- 311 Sea Isle Dr.
Bron's Beach Carts & Backyard
- 314 E. Avenue G
Island Outfitters and Golf Carts
- PO Box 76
New Wave Vacation Rentals
- 1305 State Highway 361
Life in Paradise Vacation Rentals and Golf Carts
- 107 Cut Off Rd.
Silver Sands Vacation Rentals
- 2217 State Hwy 361
Port A Beach Buggies
- 307 W. Avenue G
Coastal Ed's Coastal Carts
- 600 Cut Off Rd., Ste. 7
Where to Eat
With a plethora of tasty dining locations offered in Port Aransas, some offer specials for Winter Texans. Finding deals during your stay in Port A is a great way to stick to your budget while still enjoying all that this island has to offer. Below are some specials that are offered by local restaurants in town.
Specials:
Castaways
MacDaddy's Family Kitchen
Irie's Island Bakery
- Hot and ready lunch specials are available each weekday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Chicken, Shrimp, or Veggie Fried Rice
- Kahuku Chicken or Kahuku Shrimp
- Shrimp & Snow Peas
- Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
- Chicken Enchilada Soup
- Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
Fins Grill & Icehouse
Trout Street Bar and Grill
Grumbles Seafood Co.
Port A Beachlodge
Restaurants
Trout Street Bar & Grill
- 104 W. Cotter Ave.
Virginia's on the Bay
- 815 Trout St.
LeLo’s Island Bar
- 212 Beach St.
Stingrays Tap House & Grill
- 401 Beach St.
Castaways Seafood and Grill
- 337 N. Alister St.
Island Bakery
- 200 W. Avenue G