Winter Texans
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, warmer weather, and a strong integration into the community. Port A is the perfect home away from home and strives to make all its visitors feel welcome.
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!
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.
Golf Cart Rentals
Sandy shoes, messy hair, forgotten towels–it’s all good! Riding around Port A in a golf cart makes everything easy.
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. Keep an eye out for all the great deals!
1886 at Roosevelt's at The Tarpon Inn
- 224 E. Cotter Ave.
Black Marlin Bar & Grill
- 258 Snapdragon
BlueWater Cowboy
- 229 Beach St.
Bron's Beach Carts & Backyard
- 314 E. Avenue G
Bron's Shaved Ice & To Go Bar
- 314 E. Avenue G
Castaways Seafood and Grill
- 337 N. Alister St.
Crazy Cajun
- 303 Beach St.
Fins Grill & Icehouse
- 420 W. Cotter Ave.
Grumbles Seafood Co.
- 850 Tarpon St.
Jackfish Cart Rentals
- 3411 S. 11th St.
MacDaddy's Family Kitchen
- 118 Beach St.
Reds at Palmilla
- 132 Palmilla Beach Dr.
Roosevelt's at the Tarpon Inn
- 200 E. Cotter Ave.
Sip Yard Port Aransas
- 123 W. Cotter Ave.
Stingrays Tap House & Grill
- 401 Beach St.
Tortuga's Saltwater Grill
- 429 N. Alister St.
5D Sandbar Sip & Shop
- 129 N Alister St., Ste. 107
Bernie's Beach House
- 730 Trout St.
BierHaus
- 522 E. Avenue G
Cancun Mexican Restaurant
- 1023 State Hwy. 361, Ste. E
Coffee Waves Port Aransas
- 1007 State Hwy. 361
Dylan's Coal Oven Pizzeria
- 128 Market St.
Kody's
- 2034 State Hwy 361
La Playa Mexican Grille
- 222 Beach St.
LeLo’s Island Bar
- 212 Beach St.
Lisabella's
- 165 Social Circle
Pop'd In Port A
- 1023 State Hwy 361, Ste. H
Miss K Catering & Gourmet Food
- 1726 State Hwy 361, Ste. I
Port 'A' Pizzeria
- 407 E. Avenue G
Classes and Workshops
Enjoy exercising or trying a new activity with the classes and workshops offered in Port A, or become a part of the community by volunteering at local events. Enjoy more than just the beach as you make Port Aransas your home for the winter. These activities are also a great way to meet other Winter Texans in town!
Volunteer Opportunities
Help the community of Port Aransas when you volunteer in town. You can make a difference by helping keep the beach and community clean for everyone to enjoy!
Flynn's Beach Squad
Flynn's Beach Squad meets every Monday and Thursday at 9 a.m. at Horace Caldwell Pier.
Keep Port Aransas Beautiful (KPAB)
Keep Port Aransas Beautiful, or KPAB, is a Gold Star affiliate of Keep Texas Beautiful that is “promoting the public…