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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!
Start your New Year off with a bang! Head out to Roberts Point Park on New Year's Eve to watch the spectacular fireworks display. This is one event that you won't want to miss out on. Gather your friends and family as…
Once Upon A Christmas... Flynn woke up excited to start his day. Today was the day he would mail his letter to Santa! Flynn waited all year to send his letter and was excited to tell Santa all about his year and how he had been…
Bring the Texas Coast to your holiday table! The holidays are the perfect time to see family, vacation, and eat delicious food. Trying new recipes for the holidays can be fun and exciting for the whole family. On the Texas coast…
Find your perfect holiday meal on the island Looking for the perfect holiday meal for your celebration in Port A? Look no further, there are tons of great local restaurants in town offering holiday meals or their timeless…
Start your New Year off with a bang! Head out to Roberts Point Park on New Year's Eve to watch the spectacular fireworks display. This is one event that you won't want to miss out on. Gather your friends and family as…
Once Upon A Christmas... Flynn woke up excited to start his day. Today was the day he would mail his letter to Santa! Flynn waited all year to send his letter and was excited to tell Santa all about his year and how he had been…
Bring the Texas Coast to your holiday table! The holidays are the perfect time to see family, vacation, and eat delicious food. Trying new recipes for the holidays can be fun and exciting for the whole family. On the Texas coast…
Get in the Port Aransas holiday spirit! You're invited to Port A's favorite holiday tradition, the Lighted Boat Parade This year, the Lighted Boat Parade will start at 6 p.m. and will be immediately followed by Port…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The only advent calendar you need! One of the best parts of the holidays is showing those you love how much your care. A great way to do that is by surprising them with the perfect holiday gift. This your let the Port Aransas…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
