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Summer Traditions Anchor Here

This summer, build a new family tradition. One where multiple generations can get together under one roof to share slow, beachfront mornings and cool, Gulf breeze evenings. A Gulf island oasis where extending a hand from your golf cart to ride the ocean air comes naturally and where each meal is a coastal culinary experience. When living the island life, the sun shines a bit warmer, the breeze feels a bit cooler, and every moment is a memory waiting to be made. It’s no wonder countless Texans have made Port Aransas their favorite summer tradition for generations.

 

The Allure of the Island Life

Kayak with the kids along 18 miles of pristine shoreline or sip craft cocktails at tiki bars featuring local ingredients. Port Aransas is an eclectic town full of surprises you’ll want to revisit year after year. Whether you’re looking to escape for a Gulf getaway or get the kids outdoors to explore the True Texas Coast, it’s time to plan for the island life.

Cruise The Beach In Style

Leave the car or truck in your vacation rental’s driveway and make your way around the island the Port A way—in a golf cart. Feel the sea breeze in your hair, choose your favorite beach tunes, and experience a beach cruise with the family. Best of all, you won’t have to worry about finding parking. You can roll right up onto the beach, dig your toes in the sand, cast a line into the surf, build a sandcastle, and enjoy the relaxing fun you can only have on an island getaway.

Chart Your Course

Connect with the island’s old seaside spirit by visiting Farley Boat Works to learn about the handcrafted boats that helped shape Port Aransas as it is today, or take in a show at Port Aransas Community Theatre. Bring the kids aboard the Red Dragon Pirate Ship for family-focused fun, or head out to San José Island to search for seashells. Stop by the Port Aransas Art Center and grab some local island art to remember the salty air between visits. Or, drop in for a class and create some Port A-inspired art of your own.

 

The Perfect Summer Vacation

 

Whatever you hope to gain from your family vacation, you can find it on the True Texas Coast. Whether your ideal family activity involves fishing on the pier or paddleboarding in a calm inlet, Port Aransas has the perfect coastal getaway awaiting your family. You can even take this quiz to discover exactly what you need on the beach, ranging from vitamin sea to island inspiration.

Savor Island Eats

 

Craving seafood as fresh as it gets? There are several restaurants that will cook your catch and make the most of the bounty you’ve worked hard to reel in. Try the coastal cuisine at our open-air eateries for delicious dishes ranging from classic to new island flavors. Whatever your family’s preference, whatever the budget, Port Aransas has the perfect dining experience that’s worth the drive in.

 

Natural Wonder

This summer, claim your spot along the seemingly endless beach and enjoy the warm Gulf waters with a cold drink in hand. Boogie board along the waves, test your balance on a surfboard, or tear across the bay on a jet ski. 

Port Aransas is a paradise for anglers and birders alike. Keep your eyes peeled for hundreds of native and migrating species along Port A’s six sites along the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail. Test your cast in the Fishing Capital of Texas, where novice to competitive anglers can reel in flounder, redfish, black drum, and trout. From reeling in dinner to admiring migratory views in the sky—Port Aransas is an unforgettable summer vacation destination