The Island Life
Whether you're planning your next beach getaway, organizing a meeting or event, exploring business opportunities, or looking to connect with our island community, Port Aransas, The Island Life is your trusted resource. From visitor information and local events to business support and community connections, we're here to help you experience everything that makes Port Aransas a place people love to visit, work, and call home.
Welcome Center
Open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Our Welcome Center offers maps, special event information, beach, accommodation info, and much more. Stop by when you are in town to dive deeper into Port A. Located at 403 W. Cotter Ave.
Improve Port Aransas
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Economic Development
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Group Events
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Port A Featured Events
Island Impact Team Volunteer
- City of Port Aransas
- Nov 9, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Acrylic Paint Class with Greta Watkins
- Port Aransas Art Center
- Nov 9, 2026 - Nov 23, 2026
John Elijah Band @ Shorty's Place
- Shorty's Place
- Nov 9, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
Nature Preserve Yoga for Everyone!
- Port Aransas Community Theatre
- Nov 10, 2026 - Dec 29, 2026
Birding on the Boardwalk
- Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
- Nov 11, 2026 - Dec 29, 2027
Acrylic Workshop with Donna Bland 2 Day Class
- Port Aransas Art Center
- Nov 11, 2026 - Nov 12, 2026
Middle of the Road @ Port A Beach Lodge
- Port A Beachlodge
- Nov 11, 2026 - Nov 25, 2026
Open Mic w/ Brad Ethridge @ The Gaff
- The Gaff
- Nov 11, 2026 - Dec 30, 2026
The Coastal Benders @ VFW Post 8967
- Moore-McDonald V.F.W. Post 8967
- Nov 11, 2026 - Dec 23, 2026
Open Mic Night @ Salty Dog
- Salty Dog Saloon
- Nov 11, 2026 - Dec 23, 2026
Industrial Waterways Tour on The Scarlet Lady
- Dolphin Adventures-Scarlet Lady
- Nov 12, 2026 - Dec 17, 2026