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Accessible Travel in Port Aransas

Highlighting Accessibility Options On The Island

Port Aransas wants everyone to feel welcome and comfortable on its shores. From enjoying the beach to dinning in thelocal  restaurants there is so much to enjoy in on the Texas coast. Take a trip to Port A and get the full island experience. Utilize the options below to ensure you and your family or friends have the smoothest trip possible!

Beach Accessibility

If you are wheelchair-bound, the City of Port Aransas offers a Mobile Beach chair for handicapped visitors to enjoy the City beaches. The chair features wide, reinforced tires to ensure effortless gliding across the sand. Rental of the chair is easy—all you need to do is fill out the application found here and submit it to the contact information provided. The City only has one chair currently, so rental is restricted to 48 hours at a time. Mustang Island State Park, located just down the island a bit, also has two beach wheelchairs available for park visitors. These can be utilized by checking in with park staff upon arrival.

A young girl is pushed on the beach in a large-wheeled wheelchair

Nature Preserves & Parks

Port Aransas is well-known for its abundant wildlife and stunning landscapes. The Port Aransas Nature Preserve consists of four sites—Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, Wetland Park, Joan & Scott Holt Paradise Pond, and Charlie’s Pasture. All of the sites feature wheelchair-accessible boardwalks.

Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center’s iconic overlook features a ramp up to the top for peak birdwatching views. Wetland Park also has a raised, wheelchair accessible, boardwalk that leads to a gazebo overlooking tidal flat and marsh habitats, home to many wading and shorebirds.

Nature & Parks

Just because Port Aransas is situated on an island doesn’t mean the beach is the only natural beauty in the vicinity for all visitors to enjoy. Experience nature preserves, state parks, and community parks featuring hike and bike trails, boardwalks, and wildlife observation…

A vibrant sun sets over marshy waters. On the left sits a wooden observation deck.

Dining & Lodging

Did you know you have the ability to filter “Places to Stay” and “Restaurants” by ADA accessibility? Simply select “ADA-friendly” in the amenities menu on the left-hand side. From there, you can select other requirements, like “Pet-friendly” or “Kids Menu.” The full list of ADA-friendly restaurants can be found here, and the list of places to stay can be found here.

row of 4 large beach houses nestled in dunes in bright sunlight

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…

Overhead view of a table with people eating the food in the middle

All Restaurants

Whatever your choice, fabulous coastal cuisine prepared to order will satisfy even the most discriminating palate.

Accessible Events

Anglers on Wheels

Anglers on Wheels is a free fishing trip for people with disabilities, their friends, and family members. Groups are limited to three per family. The fishing boat is a converted ferry boat that is completely wheelchair accessible and covered to shade from the sun. Bait, tackle, and deck hands are available to participants free of charge.

This tournament includes:

  • A free fishing trip on the Island Queen II in the bays and flats around Port Aransas (made possible by the Gaskins family).
  • Texas Parks & Wildlife provides a free fishing license for all event participants.
  • An event T-shirt for every disabled fisherman.
  • Tournament prize money (for disabled fishermen only).