Why go
- City in Texas, United States.
- Served by Mustang Beach Airport.
History
Port Aransas is a city in Nueces County, Texas, United States. This city is 180 miles southeast of San Antonio. The population was 2,904 at the 2020 census. Port Aransas is the only established town on Mustang Island. It is located north of Padre Island and is one of the longest barrier islands along the Texas coast. Corpus Christi Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, the Lydia Ann Ship Channel, and the Corpus Christi Ship Channel make up the surrounding waters.
Where to stay
512 Sea Shell Dr, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · saltybeachvillas.com
696 Anchor Dr, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · facebook.com
711 S Gulf St, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · whatabeachhouse.com
304 W Avenue F, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · portaescapes.com
2412 Eleventh St, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · shadowpalmbeachhouses.com
604 E Avenue G, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · portaransasbeachclub.com
221 E Ave E, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · seaandsandcottages.com
630 Banyan Beach Dr, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · bellesseainn.com
415 E Avenue G, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · islandgetawayporta.com
1129 Eleventh St, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · seaislevillage.com
200 E Cotter Ave ste c, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · thetarponinn.com
2000 On The Beach Dr, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · beachgate.com
445 W Cotter Ave, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · hotel-lydia.com
800 Sandcastle Dr, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · sandcastlecondos.com
407 Beach St, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · seabreezeporta.com
502 E Avenue G, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · seashellvillage.com
2016 On The Beach Dr, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · portabeachlodge.com
315 Cut-Off Rd, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · tropicislandresort.com
727 Eleventh St, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · ihg.com
300 W Avenue G, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · oceansedgehoteltx.com
129 N Alister St, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · lifeinparadise.com
3595 TX-361, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · wyndhamhotels.com
2607 TX-361, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · oyorooms.com
122 S Alister St, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · alistersquareinn.com
314 Cut-Off Rd, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · sharkreefresort.net
235 W Cotter Ave, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · captainsquartersinntx.com
1909 TX-361, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · plantationsuites.com
306 S Alister St, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · sonesta.com
800 Access Rd 1-A, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · execkeys.com
400 E Avenue G, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · bestwestern.com
132 Palmilla Beach Dr, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · palmillabeach.com
105 N Alister St, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · ameliaslanding.com
2208 TX-361, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · hilton.com
Mayan Princess Condominium Resort, 7477 TX-361, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · themayanprincess.com
2008 Sand Point Cir, Port Aransas, TX 78373
718 S Station St, Port Aransas, TX 78373
436 Sea Shell Dr, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Indoor
2727 Eleventh St, Port Aransas, TX 78373
2211 TX-361 Unit 3, Port Aransas, TX 78373
2606 S 11th St #20, Port Aransas, TX 78373
403 10th St, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Indoor
539 Twelfth St, Port Aransas, TX 78373 · beachcomberportaransas.com
Restaurants & places to go
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1115 State Highway 361, Port Aransas, 78373 · restaurants.subway.com
Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 307 West Cotter Avenue, Port Aransas, 78373-4036 · dairyqueen.com
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 729 State Highway 361, Port Aransas, 78373 · locations.whataburger.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 407 East Avenue G, 78373 · portapizzeria.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 · 410 South Cut Off Road, Port Aransas, 78373 · sanjuanrestaurant.net
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Fr 17:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:30 Features: air conditioning · 303 Beach Street, Port Aransas · facebook.com
Shaved Ice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 · 501 South Alister Street, Port Aransas, 78373 · tropical-sno-of-port-aransas.res-menu.net
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: step-free access, air conditioning · 910 State Highway 361, Port Aransas, 78373 · seafoodandspaghettiworks.webs.com
Barbecue, Fish, Grill, Pasta, Restaurant · Barbecue/Fish restaurant · 337 North Alister Street, Port Aransas, 78373 · castawaysporta
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 232 Beach Street, Port Aransas, 78373 · venetianhotplate.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-19:00 · 1007 State Highway 361, Port Aransas, 78373 · coffeewaves.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 200 West Avenue G, Port Aransas, 78373 · iriesislandfood.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu off; We 11:00-23:00; Th-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su-Mo 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 212 Beach Street, Port Aransas, 78373 · lelosbar.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 420 Cotter Avenue, Port Aransas, 78373 · finsgrillandicehouse.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · 104 Cotter Avenue, Port Aransas, 78373 · tsbag.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 815 Trout Street, Port Aransas, 78373
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 1023 State Highway 361, Port Aransas, 78373
Mexican, Restaurant · Features: air conditioning
American, Fish, Local, Regional, Seafood, Restaurant · American/Fish restaurant · Anchor Drive
Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Fish And Chips restaurant
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 850
Ice Cream · Features: takeaway
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Airports
Aransas County Airport (RKP) 18 mi to the centre
421 John D Wendell Rd, Rockport, TX 78382 — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Mustang Beach Airport 2.2 mi to the centre
Port Aransas, TX, US
Getting there by ferry
Port Aransas Ferry Landing
Ferry terminal · 0.6 mi from the centre · TXDOT
Aransas Pass Ferry Landing
Ferry terminal · 0.9 mi from the centre · TXDOT
Aransas Pass - Port Aransas, Mustang Island
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Mustang Beach Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Port Aransas Ferry Landing, 0.6 mi); routes include Aransas Pass - Port Aransas, Mustang Island.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Port Aransas, Texas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Corpus Christi, Texas · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
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