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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Deep Sea Headquarters

Island Queen Inc.,

Captain Ron Pierson

Woody's Sports Center

Dolphin Docks

Fisherman's Wharf

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Fins Grill & Icehouse

Corpus Christi Town Club

Pelican Club

Seafood & Spaghetti Works

Little Joe's Smoke'n Grill

Moby Dick's Bar, Grill & Beach Shop

La Playa Mexican Grille

Cafe Phoenix

Virginia's on the Bay

Marcel's

Lisa Bella's Bistro & Java Bar

Pelican's Landing

Shell's Pasta & Seafood

Trout Street Bar & Grill

Venetian Hot Plate

The Wharf

Port "A" Pizzeria

Castaways Seafood & Grill

Sips Coffee House & Cafe

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Golf

Gabe Lozano Sr. Golf Center

Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course

Padre Isles Country Club

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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

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.

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.

Texas Treasure Casino Cruise, 225 Hwy 361 at the Ferry, 800/472-5215. Experience Las Vegas style gambling. Two cruises daily.