There’s always something wonderful going on in Port Aransas especially over the holidays and if you are planning a Memorial Day visit, we at PortAransas-Texas.com have plenty of ideas on things you can do while exploring our island town, starting with choosing our holiday hideaways for your vacation accommodations! Offering all the comforts of home to go along with your beachy shenanigans and exciting adventures, with this guide to the top things to do ensuring you won’t miss out anything that will enhance your vacation experience.

Savoring the Serenity of the Sea at Port Aransas Beach

The number one activity that draws people to our shores from all over the world is, of course, the beaches of Port Aransas, with Port Aransas Beach being the beach you will be most at awe over. Play all day, walking along sandy shores feeling cool waters curl around your ankles as your toes sink into the squishy wet sand, sitting under a colorful umbrella, a Stanley mug filled with margaritas, and a magazine open in your lap, or building sandcastles at water’s edge with your tiniest travelers; all of these wonderful events will bring you joy, peace, and serenity while also making it more and more difficult to pack up you beach gear at the end of the day and return home to your Port Aransas escape—especially when you discover that bonfires on the beach are permitted (follow the regulations as to size) and you can experience another romantic adventure you have always dreamed about.

Angling for the Trophy Fish

Although prime fishing season begins in June, since Memorial Day is held on May 26th this year, we think it will be close enough that you shouldn’t have any trouble bagging your limit! Dolphin Dock, Inc, located at 300 W Cotter Avenue, is one of our favorite guide companies, taking anglers out to the deep blue waters of the Sea of Cortez, helping fishermen and women from all over the country make their fishing dreams come true. This exciting adventure is reasonably priced and quite possibly will be when you get to catch a giant trophy fish, but if your love of fishing is a little simpler, fishing from the jetties always promises to be an adventure that will fill your cooler and add a delicious and healthy dinner to your evening dining experiences.

Desserted Island Ice Cream, 100 E White Avenue

Sometimes it is the simplest of activities that will have the largest impact, and since Memorial Day is often considered the kickoff to summer, enjoying a quickly melting ice cream cone with family can be the activity that will play a starring role on your memory highlight reels. Desserted Island Ice Cream is where we suggest you visit, offering a variety of ice creams for cones, but also providing an eclectic selection of shakes, including a uniquely delicious jalapeño peanut butter shake that we promise is delicious and craveable, this wonderful shop is worthy of a visit or two during your Texas vacation!

Roberts Point Park, 301 JC Barr Boulevard

If you have followed our PortAransas-Texas.com page, you have probably noticed more than a few references to Roberts Point Park, for very good reason. This park is the center of most holiday activities and although there isn’t anything particularly Memorial Day like going on, it is the perfect place to enjoy a lovely stroll, a picnic, or to let the littles burn off excess energy at the playground. The park offers a variety of sports courts, an outdoor amphitheater, the Patsy Jones Amphitheater, which is often the site of more exciting activities, including a free concert series held the second Friday of the month from March to October. Watch ships sailing in and out of the channel, or dolphins frolicking in the clear waters, from the top of the observation tower, where many a proposal has been given and accepted at sunset. Or simply stroll along the walking trails, letting the serenity of your surroundings imbed itself into your soul.

MacDaddy’s Family Kitchen, 118 Beach Street

Barbecue on a Port Aransas Memorial Day is a time-honored tradition and MacDaddy’s Family Kitchen is our favorite restaurant to enjoy the savory meats. Offering a menu that the entire family will love, their dessert menu is a short but impactful one, offering just two delicious, made from scratch, and all-American treats, either the flavor of the day cobbler or pecan pie. Although they don’t offer a kid’s menu, there’s no need to as the regular menu is filled with children’s favorites, kids do get free ice cream, so we are sure yours will be chiming in for a return visit!

Barbecues, Pool Parties, and All the Comforts of Home

Another favored activity is spending the day at home in our PortAransas-Texas.com holiday hideaways, enjoying a family barbecue, some pool time, and the air conditioned comforts of our spaces. Reserve your favorite Port Aransas sanctuary today!

Easter is not generally considered a traveling holiday as for most of us it doesn’t involve an extra paid day off, but in 2025 the holiday falls on April 20th which is practically summer in Port Aransas, so why not do something different this year? The beaches are waiting, the crowds haven’t realized that April is the perfect time to work on your tan, and every activity you can do at home for Easter can be done in our PortAransas-Texas.com holiday hideaways! This guide to celebrating Easter 2025 in Port Aransas is filled with many more reasons to make your way to Texas for a Port Aransas Easter vacation that will never be forgotten.

Road Trip to the Easter Bunny

Port Aransas is a small town without its own mall, but if you want to see the Easter Bunny, you can drive to La Palmera Mall in Corpus Christi, located at 5488 S Padre Island Boulevard, for a chance to meet up with the bunny in person! You know the drill: wait in line, pay for the package, and get all teary eyed as your toddler beams excitedly (or laugh to yourself when you get the crying pictures!) it is the same as in your own hometown, but it’s possible you may enjoy it more simply because you are in a new mall with new shops to explore! The pictures you purchase will serve as a souvenir of your holiday in Texas, bringing back memories of that vacation of sunshine and happiness.

The Beach Awaits This Port Aransas Easter

The sunrise church service is a much beloved tradition for this holiday, and yes, we are a friendly bunch here, and churches of all denominations will welcome you with open arms. But for those who may feel a little shy, a sunrise walk along shore’s edge will touch places deep within your soul, making you believe in all things big and small and making you wonder if this should be your new holiday tradition. And as that midnight sky turns blue and the golden sun cuts through the dawn chill, you can always choose to go back to your Port A retreat and catch a few more hours of sleep, or you can change into something cute and comfy and prepare to take part in another holiday tradition, the Easter feast, which we will cover in more detail below! And because temperatures are bumping 80 degrees, you can come back later to enjoy a day of surf, sun, and sand, while working on a tan that will make your friends back home jealous.

Easter Brunch at Tortuga’s Saltwater Grill, 429 N Alister Street

Although our fully equipped kitchens make it easy to create your own Easter feast, not all travelers want to cook during vacation time, and we honestly can’t blame you if you don’t. Fortunately, there are options that offer more than the ham sandwiches you may have been considering for a day on the beach. Tortuga’s Saltwater Grill is known for offering the freshest seafood in the state, but it is also famed for its special events lineup. Celebrating everything from Valentine’s Day to New Year’s Eve, there is always a special meal waiting to be devoured and Easter is no exception. Serving all the traditional dishes of the holiday and including some extra spring inspired meals as well, families and friends gather here happily, celebrating the holiday and these magical moments with those wonderful humans that are loved more than any others.

Easter Celebrations at Home with PortAransas-Texas.com

Celebrating favorite holidays with PortAransas-Texas.com has become a tradition with travelers from all over the world with many preferring to just stay in and take part in all their family traditions in comfort and style. Our vacation rentals are designed to be an important part of your vacation experience and with most offering seaside locations, you can enjoy the beach as you celebrate with your family. Fully equipped kitchens are cheerful and fun to work in, especially when your family joins in, serving as very special sous chefs and the dining rooms, located just steps away will be the center of most family activities. These are the rooms in which you can decorate the eggs you boiled, devour your own Easter brunch, and sit with that first cup of coffee of the day watching the world awaken around you. Easter movies can be watched on flat screen televisions offering clear screens and the feeling that you are a part of the action in the living rooms where stuffed Easter baskets will be waiting for your children to tear into!

Easter in Port Aransas Hits Differently

Reserve your favorite holiday hideaway today and discover all the exciting reasons an Easter in Port Aransas in a PortAransas-Texas.com vacation retreat may become your newest family tradition!