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Port Aransas, Texas

LIFE MOVES AT A SLOWER PACE HERE. YOU'RE ON ISLAND TIME.

We love Port Aransas, and we’re so excited to welcome you. Friendly reminders and helpful tips to help you enjoy your time visiting our island home safely and responsibly. Learn how to do things the “Port A Way” so together we can help Port Aransas maintain its charm and beauty for generations to come!

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Port A Stories

    General

    Winter Texans in Port Aransas

    • 2 min read

    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…

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    Port Aransas Turkey Trot

    • 4 min read

    Welcome to Turkey Trot 2024 Port A runners would bet their bottom (sand)dollar that you’ve never been to a Turkey Trot as awesome as the island's very own Port A Turkey Trot—a family friendly Tot Trot, 2K, 5K…

    Port Aransas Turkey Trot
    Holidays & Happenings

    Thanksgiving on the Island

    • 2 min read

    Take Thanksgiving To The Coast Best Meal of The Year Have you enjoyed your Thanksgiving meal while a sea breeze floats in through the patio doors? There are tons of great restaurants offering delicious meals for your Thanksgiving…

    Thanksgiving on the Island
    General

    Fall Fix

    • 3 min read

    Get all your fall favorites in Port Aransas! Port Aransas may be a beach town, but we welcome fall with open arms. From cozy sweaters to beach-side bonfires, fall on the island is a special time. If you are looking to get your…

    Fall Fix
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    Port Aransas Turkey Trot

    • 4 min read

    Welcome to Turkey Trot 2024 Port A runners would bet their bottom (sand)dollar that you’ve never been to a Turkey Trot as awesome as the island's very own Port A Turkey Trot—a family friendly Tot Trot, 2K, 5K…

    Holidays & Happenings

    Thanksgiving on the Island

    • 2 min read

    Take Thanksgiving To The Coast Best Meal of The Year Have you enjoyed your Thanksgiving meal while a sea breeze floats in through the patio doors? There are tons of great restaurants offering delicious meals for your Thanksgiving…

    Thanksgiving on the Island
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    Halloween Happenings

    • 6 min read

    Spooky season is officially here! Port Aransas offers some great activities for the whole family. Whether you are looking for a real scare, some laughs, or a little Halloween magic, there is something waiting for everyone in Port…

    Halloween Happenings
    Holidays & Happenings

    Beachtober

    • 4 min read

    Fall into fun on the island! Fall in Port Aransas means warm water, shorter wait times, and miles of wide open beaches. This season is a tried-and-true visitor favorite time of the year, when generations of Texans take loved ones…

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    Beach Tips

    Have the Best Beach Day Ever

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    Make the most of your time at the beach! When you head down to the Port Aransas Beach, you want to make the most of your time away from the hustle and bustle of your everyday life. Having the perfect beach day is number one on…

    Beach Tips

    Beach Must-Haves For a Summer in Port Aransas

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    These Items Will Elevate Your Beach Days! When you hit the beach for a full day in the sun, it's important to be prepared so you can get the most out of your beach day. Knowing what to take to the beach can sometimes be…

    Beach Must-Haves For a Summer in Port Aransas
    Beach Tips

    Be a Good Beach Neighbor

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    Respect the island and its beachgoers The beach is a place for everyone to enjoy! The Port Aransas beach is a relaxing place where everyone should be able to unwind to the sounds of the ocean waves crashing on the shore and feel…

    Be a Good Beach Neighbor
    Beach Tips

    Taking Care of Port Aransas Beaches

    • 4 min read

    National Clean Beaches Week National Clean Beaches Week is fast approaching, so here are 5 tips on how you can show the Port Aransas beach some TLC in honor of the week! Keep Your Trash Out of the Sand It's no coincidence…

    Taking Care of Port Aransas Beaches
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    Port Aransas Turkey Trot

    • 4 min read

    Welcome to Turkey Trot 2024 Port A runners would bet their bottom (sand)dollar that you’ve never been to a Turkey Trot as awesome as the island's very own Port A Turkey Trot—a family friendly Tot Trot, 2K, 5K…

    Holidays & Happenings

    Thanksgiving on the Island

    • 2 min read

    Take Thanksgiving To The Coast Best Meal of The Year Have you enjoyed your Thanksgiving meal while a sea breeze floats in through the patio doors? There are tons of great restaurants offering delicious meals for your Thanksgiving…

    Thanksgiving on the Island
    Family Friendly

    Bollard Buddies

    • 3 min read

    Port Aransas has been yarn-bombed! When you drive down the Port Aransas beach, you might find a welcome surprise made of yarn. The little bundles of joy that sit atop the bollards on the beach are called Bollard Buddies. These fun…

    Bollard Buddies
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    Island Science Day

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    Presented by the University of Texas Marine Science Institute Saturday, October 12, 2024 Explore the natural wonder of Port Aransas at Island Science Day, brought to you by the University of Texas Marine Science Institute! At this…

    Island Science Day

    Things To Do

    You'll have no shortage of good times and are sure to discover why this island is ranked one of the top 25 best beaches in the U.S. and as one of the South's best beach towns.

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    Shopping

    Shopping

    Turtles

    Nature & Birding

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    Family Fun

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    Golf

    Port Aransas Beaches

    Mustang Island

    Explore the unique beach community voted one of the top 10 beaches in Texas

    Mustang Island boasts 18 miles of beautiful, largely undisturbed Texas coastline. Visitors can drive right up to the water and barbecue, play horseshoes, camp out, or just enjoy the cool ocean breeze.

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    pier couple

    San Jose Island

    A Forgotten Island Treasure

    San José Island, known affectionately as St. Jo's, is privately owned. Historically a ranch, today the island is managed principally for wildlife. Access is permitted only on public land, meaning that…

    San Jose Island
    San Jose Island

    I.B. Magee Beach

    Located just on the other side of the rolling sand dunes that stretch along the small town of Port A is I.B. Magee Beach. Rent a golf cart, cruise the beach in your vehicle, or take a stroll on the…

    Horace Caldwell Pier
    Horace Caldwell Pier

    Padre Island National Seashore

    This scenic national park, found at the end of Park Road 22 on North Padre Island, is a nature enthusiast’s paradise. The site for camping among the coastal wildlife and catching hatchling releases…

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    beach-without-people-landscape-bird-flying

    Port A Featured Events

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    Visit A Certified Music Community

    Port Aransas has been granted the designation of "Music Friendly Community" by the Texas Music Office. The Music Friendly Community program seeks to foster music industry development in Texas cities and communities that are serious about attracting and developing local music industry growth.

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    Salty Stories

    The island town of Port Aransas has a personality all its own. Meet some of the people who continue to make Port Aransas more than a beach destination. This is their island, and these are their Salty Stories.

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