Port Aransas Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Texas, United States
About Port Aransas
You can drive on the beach on Mustang Island. The sand is mostly packed but sometimes the winds builds loose drifts and it is easy to get stuck. If you do get stuck, don't panic. Stand outside your car looking dumbfounded by the situation and usually a few burly, macho, half-drunk guys will show up in a few minutes to help push you out. Be sure to shake their hands, thank them and offer them a beer if you've got it. To park on the beach requires a beach parking permit available at the Chamber of Commerce and most stores around town. The police patrol the beach looking for problems and for cars without parking permits.
Top Attractions in Port Aransas
Explore the best things to see and do in Port Aransas:
- ★Deep Sea Roundup
- ★Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
- ★University of Texas Marine Science Institute Visitor Center
- ★Whooping Crane Festival
Where to Eat in Port Aransas
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Crazy Cajun
- 🍴Dairy Queen
- 🍴Tortugas Saltwater Grill
Where to Stay in Port Aransas
- 🏨Days Inn Port Aransas
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites--Port Aransas
- 🏨Mustang Island Vacation Rentals
- 🏨On The Beach RV Park
- 🏨Pioneer Beach Resort
- 🏨Port Royal Ocean Resort and Conference Center
Port Aransas Travel Guide Sections
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