Guide to Port Aransas
Food scene
Awesome place to bring the family for casual, yet delicious pizza and pasta dishes. There is indoor and outdoor seating, but they also offer take-out. Located in Pamilla Beach, the easiest way to get there is via the beach on your golf cart, or by car. It's totally worth the short drive!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dylan's Pizzaria
128 Market StAwesome place to bring the family for casual, yet delicious pizza and pasta dishes. There is indoor and outdoor seating, but they also offer take-out. Located in Pamilla Beach, the easiest way to get there is via the beach on your golf cart, or by car. It's totally worth the short drive!
This old-fashioned candy shop is a blast to visit with the kids. Barrels and barrels of different kinds of old-fashioned candies and fudge line the walls and are sold by the pound. Don't forget, they only take cash!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Winton's Island Candy
601 S Alister StThis old-fashioned candy shop is a blast to visit with the kids. Barrels and barrels of different kinds of old-fashioned candies and fudge line the walls and are sold by the pound. Don't forget, they only take cash!
Amazing seafood restaurant that has wonderful food and is suitable for a date night or family night.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tortuga's Saltwater Grill
429 N Alister StAmazing seafood restaurant that has wonderful food and is suitable for a date night or family night.
A great place to order pizza or grab a slice for lunch. Very close to the beach house!
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Port A Pizzeria
407 East Avenue GA great place to order pizza or grab a slice for lunch. Very close to the beach house!
Fun place to get shaved ice, a cocktail and hear great local live music
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bron's Beach Carts
314 E Avenue GFun place to get shaved ice, a cocktail and hear great local live music
A great casual place to grab a burger, beer, or a special island cocktail. Kid-friendly with outdoor and indoor seating
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lelo's Island Bar
212 Beach StA great casual place to grab a burger, beer, or a special island cocktail. Kid-friendly with outdoor and indoor seating
This local ice cream and dessert store is a local favorite. Go for the brownie sundays!!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Desserted Island Ice Cream
100 E White AveThis local ice cream and dessert store is a local favorite. Go for the brownie sundays!!
Upscale, yet still family-friendly restaurant located in Cinnamon Shore. Go for the fresh fish and stay for the key lime pie!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lisabella's Bistro and Bar
5009 TX-361Upscale, yet still family-friendly restaurant located in Cinnamon Shore. Go for the fresh fish and stay for the key lime pie!
One of the most upscale and popular restaurants in Port Aransas. This restaurant is located in Pamilla and is excellent for special occasions. Reservations are recommended.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Black Marlin Bar and Grill
258 SnapdragonOne of the most upscale and popular restaurants in Port Aransas. This restaurant is located in Pamilla and is excellent for special occasions. Reservations are recommended.
Sightseeing
A great day trip when you need a change from spending the day at the beach. About 45 minutes from our beach house, but totally worth the visit!
292 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Acuario Estatal de Texas
2710 TX-286A great day trip when you need a change from spending the day at the beach. About 45 minutes from our beach house, but totally worth the visit!
A newly rebuilt Jetty at the edge of town that you can walk far out into the ocean. A great place to sightsee or fish!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Port Aransas Jetty
321 N on the BeachA newly rebuilt Jetty at the edge of town that you can walk far out into the ocean. A great place to sightsee or fish!
There are plenty of touristy shops in Port A to get T-shirts and beach gear, and most of them sell the same stuff. Bo Jon's stands out and has a great selection of clothing, bathing suits, t-shirts, and other fun trinkets that are a bit more special.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bo Jon's Surf & Gifts
204 E Avenue GThere are plenty of touristy shops in Port A to get T-shirts and beach gear, and most of them sell the same stuff. Bo Jon's stands out and has a great selection of clothing, bathing suits, t-shirts, and other fun trinkets that are a bit more special.
Activity
If you are planning to be in town for a week or longer, then I highly recommend signing up for one of the surf camps. They even do daily private lessons, if you don't have time for the camps. They have lessons and camps for kids and adults of all ages.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Texas Surf Camps - Port Aransas
230 N on the BeachIf you are planning to be in town for a week or longer, then I highly recommend signing up for one of the surf camps. They even do daily private lessons, if you don't have time for the camps. They have lessons and camps for kids and adults of all ages.
This aquatic center is one of the best-kept secrets in Port A! For a very low fee, you can enjoy the pool and water slides all day. Hours change seasonally, so check the website for updated information.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aransas Pass Aquatic Center
400 E Johnson AveThis aquatic center is one of the best-kept secrets in Port A! For a very low fee, you can enjoy the pool and water slides all day. Hours change seasonally, so check the website for updated information.
Great place to rent your golf cart while in town. Their fleet of carts is almost entirely brand new! Call ahead as early as possible to reserve your cart before your stay. They go fast!
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bron's Beach Carts
314 E Avenue GGreat place to rent your golf cart while in town. Their fleet of carts is almost entirely brand new! Call ahead as early as possible to reserve your cart before your stay. They go fast!
Jackfish is a great place to rent your golf cart. We have found their carts to be newer and more reliable. Call ahead to reserve your cart as soon as possible. They go fast. They also have great shaved ice, pizza by the slice, and a good selection of water gear.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jackfish Cart Rentals
3411 Eleventh StJackfish is a great place to rent your golf cart. We have found their carts to be newer and more reliable. Call ahead to reserve your cart as soon as possible. They go fast. They also have great shaved ice, pizza by the slice, and a good selection of water gear.
Bron's Beach Rentals
Bron's will set up beach chairs, umbrellas and more for you on the beach.
Ocean Carts
3417 Eleventh StreetBrand new carts and an easy online reservation system
Grocery stores
The only local grocery store on the island. Its not fancy but its fairly well stocked with any major items you might need during your stay
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Family Center IGA
418 S Alister StThe only local grocery store on the island. Its not fancy but its fairly well stocked with any major items you might need during your stay
A nice new HEB, and the very last stop before heading out of Corpus and onto the island. I highly recommend stopping here to pick up groceries for your trip. The local grocery store is not as nice and is a bit more expensive. You can also order HEB groceries to be delivered to the beach house for a $20 delivery charge. It's worth it, considering its about 30 minutes from the house.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
H-E-B plus!
1145 Waldron RdA nice new HEB, and the very last stop before heading out of Corpus and onto the island. I highly recommend stopping here to pick up groceries for your trip. The local grocery store is not as nice and is a bit more expensive. You can also order HEB groceries to be delivered to the beach house for a $20 delivery charge. It's worth it, considering its about 30 minutes from the house.
Consejos para la ciudad
Antes de que te vayas
Reserve your golf cart ahead of your trip
There are many golf cart companies in Port A, and most are great. Everyone wants a golf cart when they visit for driving onto the beach and all around town, but they go very quickly. We have made the mistake of waiting too long and not getting a cart in time for our trip. If you know you are coming to Port A, reserve your cart ASAP!
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Walk, golf cart or car
You have lots of options for getting around in Port A. Our house is centrally located within walking distance to the beach or in town. Most visitors choose to travel by golf cart when in town or going to the beach. You can also go onto the beach with your car, but you will have to purchase a parking pass from the local Stripes gas stations or the IGA supermarket before parking your car on the beach. They are only $12 for the whole year.
Viajar con niños
Bringing the kids
Our home is a great place to bring the kids, but there are a few things to note:
We don't have any baby gear such as: high chairs, baby gates, cribs, or pack-in plays. We have had several guests use a local service called Baby Quip that can provide and deliver many of those items.
Our pool is gated with a child safety lock. Just lift up on the lever before opening the gate. Please make sure to keep the gate closed at all times and to monitor your children when swimming.
No te pierdas
Beach Safety
The beaches in Port A are great for swimming and usually have mellow waves. Be sure to check the flags and warnings that are posted daily at all the beach entrances.
Occasionally there will be warning for rip tides. Please take these seriously! Also, we have experienced the odd jellyfish in the water and have been stung. The good news is that there is an easy way to cure it. Bring some vinegar with you in a spray bottle and pour or spray it on the sting site. It will instantly help to feel better. Coldwater makes it worse, so beware!
Qué debes empacar
What you should bring
Life is simple and pretty casual on the island. Most importantly, bring your bathing suits and flip-flops! Many people like to bring a picnic and cold drinks to the beach with them during the day, in which case a cooler will be helpful. We provide beach towels for you, but you may want to bring some folding chairs for the beach as well. Sand toys, floaties, life jackets, boogie boards, and small fishing nets are also fun. All of these items can be found at any of the local stores in town if you don't already own them.