Sightseeing
They've just completed the new lighted pier, and have fish cleaning facilities, hiking trails, boat ramp, day-use areas, etc.
83 locals recommend
Goose Island State Park
202 S Palmetto StThey've just completed the new lighted pier, and have fish cleaning facilities, hiking trails, boat ramp, day-use areas, etc.
A short drive from Lamar, there is much to see and do here.
53 locals recommend
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
1 Wildlife CirA short drive from Lamar, there is much to see and do here.
Fulton Mansion State Historic Site
317 Fulton Beach RdJust down the beach road. It's a cool spot to see a tree over 1000 years old. The drive over there is cool, too.
59 locals recommend
The Big Tree
1622 12th StJust down the beach road. It's a cool spot to see a tree over 1000 years old. The drive over there is cool, too.
Texas Maritime Museum
1202 Navigation CirPretty cool history, plus a lot of artifacts.
Food scene
Our favorite spot. Great burgers and seafood baskets. Be sure to ask about the top-notch weekend specials.
12 locals recommend
Pop's Place
202 Park Rd 13Our favorite spot. Great burgers and seafood baskets. Be sure to ask about the top-notch weekend specials.
One of our favorites in town. High-end all around. Excellent apps, eclectic entrees, and true craft cocktails.
47 locals recommend
495 Chesapeake Eats
1008 E North StOne of our favorites in town. High-end all around. Excellent apps, eclectic entrees, and true craft cocktails.
Another favorite. Premium food and a great little bar with a water view. The food/drinks are high-end, but the dress is casual. Friendly staff. All the local art on the walls is a treat.
127 locals recommend
LATITUDE 28°02' Restaurant and Art Gallery
105 N Austin StAnother favorite. Premium food and a great little bar with a water view. The food/drinks are high-end, but the dress is casual. Friendly staff. All the local art on the walls is a treat.
The Lighthouse Inn at Aransas Bay
200 Fulton Beach RoadThe Palm Room is the lobby bar/restaurant. Waterfront view.
Moondog Seaside Eatery
100 N Casterline DrWaterfront dining. Great bar/deck.
BBQ, wings, the best fried shrimp in town (according to our grandkids). No beer.
14 locals recommend
The "Shack" Smokehouse Seafood
701 Palmetto AveBBQ, wings, the best fried shrimp in town (according to our grandkids). No beer.
Go hungry. The portions are huge. Also, take cash. They don't accept plastic. There is an ATM on-site.
36 locals recommend
Pier 77 of Fulton
3307 Texas 35Go hungry. The portions are huge. Also, take cash. They don't accept plastic. There is an ATM on-site.
Charlotte Plummer
202 N Fulton Beach RdEstablished old-school seafood on the harbor.
At the base of the causeway. Believe it or not, they have pretty good tacos with fresh tortillas and a variety of salsas. Mexican food lunches are not bad either.
7-Eleven
5866 Highway 35 NorthAt the base of the causeway. Believe it or not, they have pretty good tacos with fresh tortillas and a variety of salsas. Mexican food lunches are not bad either.
City/town information
Fulton
True coastal small town flavor.
Rockport
Great shopping, city beach, arts, and food.
Lots of dining and shopping, and of course the real Texas gulf beaches of Padre Island. The big ships enter the channel and come right through town.
There's a ferry operated by Texas Dept of Transportation with multiple large boats. In the summer and during holidays, be prepared to wait in line for the ferry.
126 locals recommend
Port Aransas
Lots of dining and shopping, and of course the real Texas gulf beaches of Padre Island. The big ships enter the channel and come right through town.
There's a ferry operated by Texas Dept of Transportation with multiple large boats. In the summer and during holidays, be prepared to wait in line for the ferry.
Our other properties
This is our small, rustic, and lowest cost property. Nothing fancy, but a quiet street and a waterview patio.
https://airbnb.com/h/thebunkhouseinlamar
The Bunkhouse
5 Walnut StreetThis is our small, rustic, and lowest cost property. Nothing fancy, but a quiet street and a waterview patio.
https://airbnb.com/h/thebunkhouseinlamar
Our place in the woods with a large screened-in porch for watching the abundant local wildlife.
https://airbnb.com/h/thecampinlamar
The Camp in Lamar
Our place in the woods with a large screened-in porch for watching the abundant local wildlife.
https://airbnb.com/h/thecampinlamar
Two bedrooms with two large patios, a firepit, and available pool. Quiet neighborhood right next to Pop's Cafe.
https://airbnb.com/h/theseagun
The Pink House on Aransas Bay
5866 Highway 35 NorthTwo bedrooms with two large patios, a firepit, and available pool. Quiet neighborhood right next to Pop's Cafe.
https://airbnb.com/h/theseagun
Shopping
This place is great, but you'll enjoy the entire Austin Street old downtown shopping experience.
6 locals recommend
Estelle Stair Gallery
406 S Austin StThis place is great, but you'll enjoy the entire Austin Street old downtown shopping experience.
Third Saturday of the month on Rockport Harbor. Lots of vendors with art, food, nautical items, plants, etc. as well as food trucks and music.
22 locals recommend
Rockport Market Days
100 Seabreeze DrThird Saturday of the month on Rockport Harbor. Lots of vendors with art, food, nautical items, plants, etc. as well as food trucks and music.
Nightlife
Wine and cold beer available. Setups for BYOB.
Two pool tables and a jukebox are active in the evenings.
Lots of locals.
<100 yards from The Bunkhouse.
12 locals recommend
Pop's Place
202 Park Rd 13Wine and cold beer available. Setups for BYOB.
Two pool tables and a jukebox are active in the evenings.
Lots of locals.
<100 yards from The Bunkhouse.
Legends Saloon
3720 TX-35Live music most weekends. Full bar.
Sugar Shack
106 N Fulton Beach RdLive music most weekends. Full bar.
Lulu's Landing Bar
115 Fulton Beach RdNice deck across the street from the harbor.
Family fun
Clean restrooms, nice level sand, minimum surf so it's good for kids. Small entry fee.
14 locals recommend
CM Lanes
2285 W Wheeler AveClean restrooms, nice level sand, minimum surf so it's good for kids. Small entry fee.
Clean restrooms, nice level sand, minimum surf so it's good for kids. Small entry fee.
249 locals recommend
Rockport Beach
Clean restrooms, nice level sand, minimum surf so it's good for kids. Small entry fee.