Your perfect beachfront vacation is in Port Aransas. Enjoy Port Aransas fishing, which is world-class or just relaxing along the beach side. Whether you want blue marlin, sailfish, red fish, snapper, tuna or trout, the fishing guides know "where they're biting," and will show you a day of fun and excitement Port Aransas fishing. No wonder the best destination for a beachfront vacation is in Port Aransas.
After enjoying your beachfront vacation and leisurely soaking up some sun, you may want to get out and about. You'll find plenty of shops and Port Aransas restaurants, so you can take your time shopping and sampling the local fare. Pick up some souvenir T-shirts. Enjoy some boiled shrimp or crab at one of our many Port Aransas restaurants. Island time is never rushed.
Other popular activities include boating excursions, sunset cruises, fishing from lighted piers or the ship channel jetties, the free ferry transportation to the mainland, and dance/music clubs. Just a ferry ride and short drive away is Corpus Christi with more shops and restaurants, the Texas State Aquarium and The Lexington Air Craft Carrier Museum.
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Fishing Guides and Charters
Deep Sea Headquarters
Island Queen Inc.,
Captain Ron Pierson
Woody's Sports Center
Dolphin Docks
Fisherman's Wharf
Pure D'Lite Charters
Just 1 More Outfitter
WaterWorld Guide Service
Find a complete list of Port Aransas fishing guides and charters.
Restaurants
Fins Grill & Icehouse
Castaways Seafood & Grill
Wild Horse Saloon & Grill
La Playa Mexican Grille
Virginia's on the Bay
Venetian Hot Plate
Trout Street Bar & Grill
Seafood & Spaghetti Works
Port Aransas Brewing Company
Little Joe's Smoke'n Grill
Moby Dick's Bar, Grill & Beach Shop
Marcel's
Pelican's Landing
Shell's Pasta & Seafood
Port "A" Pizzeria
Corpus Christi Town Club
Pelican Club
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Golf
New Port Dunes Golf Club
Gabe Lozano Sr. Golf Center
Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course
Padre Isles Country Club
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Sandcastle Building
Build a Better Sandcastle
Galleries & Shopping
A Mano
Cita Resort Interiors
Fish Tales
Port A Gallery
The Barrier Reef, Inc.
Mikhal's Boutique
Stephanie's Stuff Boutique & Gifts
Mustang Island Art Gallery
Fly It Port A
Gratitude
Pelican's Landing Boardwalk
The Shops at Port A
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Night Spots
The Coast Club, 1023 hwy 361, suite A 361/749-JOES(5637)
Bernies Beachhouse, 730 Trout St. 361/749-4440
Back Porch Bar, 132 W. Cotter, 361-749-2800
Wild Horse Saloon & Grill, 212 Beach Ave. Port Aransas TX 78373
Sharkey's, 2600 HWY 361, 361/749-4254. Classic rock to country in a casual, nautical atmosphere. Music, dancing, pool and games.
Beulah's & Pelican Club, 914 Tarpon., 361/749-4888. Four star, Contemporary casual fine dining inside or outdoors. Menu changes daily. Dinner Wednesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. Reservations strongly recommended.
Miscellaneous
Beach / Mustang Island. The miles and miles of beaches that border Mustang Island have many faces. Everyone has ideas about the "perfect" beach, and Port Aransas offers a variety that can meet everyone's expectations. Whether it's the vast beaches for sunbathing and swimming, or isolated beaches for exploring and fishing, Mustang Island has the "perfect" beach to complete your beachfront vacation.
Bird Watching. If you live and breathe birds, you'll flock to Port Aransas and Mustang Island. In the heart of the number-one birding state, more birds hang out here than anywhere else in Texas. Located in the Central Flyway, the island boasts hundreds of species as permanent residents and thousands of migrating birds that consider it a perfect stop.
University of Texas Marine Science Institute Port Aransas www.utmsi.utexas.edu/
Paradise Jet Ski Rentals (behind woody's sports center) 361-749-6904
Maritime Museum, 1202 Navigation Circle in Rockport, 361/729-1271. Dedicated to preserving and interpreting the rich maritime heritage of Texas. Discover the fascinating history for yourself! Stand on a life-sized ship's bridge or let the children board their own private vessel. Changing exhibits and interactive displays make a visit to the Museum a memorable experience. Tuesday through Saturday 10 am - 4 pm and Sunday from 1 pm - 4pm.
