Dawn's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
PORT A CLIMATE & DEMOGRAPHICS
Port Aransas is the only established town on Mustang Island and inhabits 5 miles of the 18 mile long barrier island. Mustang Island is located north of Padre Island, the longest barrier island in the world and south of San Jose Island, renowned for its shelling. Running parallel to the mainland, barrier islands protect the coast from the full force of powerful storm waves. Surrounding waters include the Corpus Christi Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, the Lydia Ann Ship Channel and the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. Scattered about are several small islands that contribute to our reputation for great fishing, shelling, birding and nature adventures.
Port Aransas
Golf cart Rental
Bron's Beach Carts
314 E Avenue GFood scene
Roosevelt's
200 E Cotter AveTrout Street Bar & Grill
104 W Cotter AveShell’s
522 E Avenue GPort A Pizzeria
407 East Avenue GTortuga's Saltwater Grill
429 N Alister StThe Gaff
323 Beach StStingrays Taphouse and Grill
401 Beach StLa Playa MEXICAN GRILLE
222 Beach StThe Crazy Cajun Seafood Restaurant
303 E Beach StBars
The Gaff
323 Beach StSalty Dog Saloon
203 N Alister StLelo's Island Bar
212 Beach StBernie's Beach House
730 Trout StTreasure Island
315 N Alister StBeaches
When you step onto San Jose Island, you immediately feel the outside world slip away. This pristine island is a perfect place for beach picnics and sea shell collecting. Escape the crowds and enjoy the natural beauty of San Jose Island!
San Jose Island
The pristine sandy beaches of Mustang Island State Park make you feel as though you’ve traveled far away. Easily accessed from Port Aransas, this is a popular destination for Birding, Surfing, and Fishing.
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Штатний парк Мустанг-Айленд
9394 TX-361The pristine sandy beaches of Mustang Island State Park make you feel as though you’ve traveled far away. Easily accessed from Port Aransas, this is a popular destination for Birding, Surfing, and Fishing.
Get away from town and relax in the sun at the Padre Balli Pak. This spot provides the right mix of nature and amenities.
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Padre Balli Park
15820 Park Rd 22Get away from town and relax in the sun at the Padre Balli Pak. This spot provides the right mix of nature and amenities.
Fishing
On sunny days, the Horace Caldwell Pier is full of energy. Located close to the Port Aransas town center, this is one of the most popular places to fish and enjoy the sunset.
Horace Caldwell Pier
Port Aransas Beach RoadDuring every season of the year, you’ll find people enjoying the pier. There’s a small fishing shop where you can rent or purchase bait and tackle.
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Bob Hall Pier
Bob Hall PierDuring every season of the year, you’ll find people enjoying the pier. There’s a small fishing shop where you can rent or purchase bait and tackle.
Full service marina and retail store. Bait. Ice. Fuel. Come shop with us in our Store! Whether you are going fishing or just cruising around Port A, Fisherman’s Wharf Store has everything you need for great day on the water or in the sun.
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Port Aransas Fishermans Wharf
900 Tarpon StFull service marina and retail store. Bait. Ice. Fuel. Come shop with us in our Store! Whether you are going fishing or just cruising around Port A, Fisherman’s Wharf Store has everything you need for great day on the water or in the sun.
Birding
This is one of the best sites in Port Aransas. Turn west on TX 361 where that highway leaves Alister St. at the stoplight. Follow signs to the parking lot. The entrance path goes by a cattail marsh and a few trees which can harbor migrants in spring. The path leads to a boardwalk over a large freshwater pond with an observation tower. Ducks, Least Bittern, Roseate Spoonbill, egrets, hawks, shorebirds, gallinules, rails and two alligators. Guided bird walks on Wednesdays at 9:00 am. The ducks and wading birds are quite tame and offer great opportunities for photographers.
Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
1356 Ross Ave