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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!
