Sightseeing
Public beach on Port Aransas. Clean beach, fine sand, great for swimming, bathing, kite flying, sandcastles, and catching some waves.
87 locals recommend
Port Aransas Beach Park
Public beach on Port Aransas. Clean beach, fine sand, great for swimming, bathing, kite flying, sandcastles, and catching some waves.
Ferry Landing
619 W Cotter AveIf you've never taken a ferry ride, it's pretty cool.
Great views of Port A beach. A hotspot for fisherman as you can fish from pier, but overall a cool place to visit. You can catch surfers surfing near pier also.
14 locals recommend
Horace Caldwell Pier
Port Aransas Beach RoadGreat views of Port A beach. A hotspot for fisherman as you can fish from pier, but overall a cool place to visit. You can catch surfers surfing near pier also.
Food scene
The Crazy Cajun Seafood Restaurant
303 E Beach StGreat cajun seafood boil.
Cancun Grill & Cantina
1023 TX-361Good mexican food at a value price.
Coffee Waves Port Aransas
1007 TX-361The Port A Coffee & Ice cream spot.
Dylan's Pizzaria
128 Market StGreat brick oven pizza, a little pricey.
Best Key Lime Pie on the island $10 per slice, but worth it.
28 locals recommend
Trout Street Bar & Grill
104 W Cotter AveBest Key Lime Pie on the island $10 per slice, but worth it.
200 W Avenue G
200 West Avenue GIrie's Island Food Restaurant.
Best rice bowl, salads and tacos on the island.
The Phoenix Restaurant and Bar (South Location).
Upscale dining for date night or friend's reunion.
14 locals recommend
The Phoenix Restaurant & Bar
3500-A Island Moorings PkwyThe Phoenix Restaurant and Bar (South Location).
Upscale dining for date night or friend's reunion.
Island Market
614 South Gulf StreetJuice bar and smoothie, for the health conscious traveler. Delicious smoothies!
Irie's Island Food
200 W Avenue GBar
361 Bar
1023 TX-361Local Bar with cool seating
Bron's Shaved Ice and To Go Bar
314 E Avenue GTraveler advice
What to pack
Beach accessories
Sunglasses, bathing suits, kites, portable chairs, bluetooth speaker, water, sunblock lotion, flip-flops, football.
Getting around
Beach Parking
A lot of visitors are driving golf carts. You can drive your vehicle or golf cart on the beach. Vehicle parking is only permitted by beach parking permit which can be had from IGA or gas stations ($12). Our complimentary Golf Cart has a beach parking permit.