Area Guide – Aransas Princess

Area Guide

Discover Port Aransas.

Whether you’re visiting for a weekend getaway, family vacation, fishing trip, or extended stay, Port Aransas offers something for everyone. Explore local dining, beaches, attractions, outdoor adventures, and more during your stay at Aransas Princess.

Local Dining

The Best Restaurants in Port Aransas

Here in Port A, you’ll find no shortage of tasty coastal cuisine at the many local restaurants. Our fresh seafood offerings are the highlights of dining in Port Aransas, but there’s a diverse selection of dining options around town to satisfy any craving during your vacation.

Breakfast & Coffee

Lunch & Dinner

Irie's Island Food
Lelo’s Island Bar & Grill
MacDaddy's Family Kitchen
Tortuga's Saltwater Grill
Black Marlin Bar & Grill
La Playa Mexican Grille
Seafood and Spaghetti Works
Kody's Restaurant and Bar
The Crazy Cajun
Fins Grill and Icehouse
Lisabella’s Bistro & Bar
Miss K’s Bistro & Catering
Roosevelt’s Fine Dining
Bierhaus
Dylan’s Coal Oven Pizzeria
Stingray’s Taphouse & Grill
Bluewater Cowboy Saloon
The Phoenix
Trout Street Bar & Grill
Venetian Hot Plate
Port A Beach Lodge
Virginia’s on the Bay
Grumble’s Seafood Co.
Castaways Seafood Co.
MacDaddy’s
Port A Poke
The Sip Yard

Sweets

Nightlife

Bernie’s Beach House
Treasure Island / Pleasures
The Busted Bicycle
1886 Bar Lounge
Red’s Porch
Port A Beer Hut
Salty Dog
V.F.W. Post 8967
The Gaff
The Sip Yard
361 Bar
Shorty’s Place
Texas Red’s Riviera

Beach Information

18 Miles of Pristine Texas Shoreline

Port Aransas and Mustang Island feature 18 gorgeous miles of beaches for you to enjoy on your vacation. The beaches at Port A are perfect for hanging out for the day with family and friends, going for a swim in the Gulf of Mexico, or simply taking in the scenery.

Beach Rules & Etiquette

Be Mindful When Parking — make room for everyone and don’t take up too much space.

Pick Up Your Trash — Port A beaches have plenty of trash cans for disposing of waste.

Cruise Responsibly — follow all road and beach-cruising laws when driving on the beach.

Be Considerate of Servers — treat local service staff with kindness and respect.

Mind Your Volume — stay considerate of everyone at the beach.

Keep Pets Under Control — please keep your pets on a leash around other beachgoers.

Fishing

Reel in Adventure in the Fishing Capital of Texas

Whether you’re a pro looking for new challenges or a beginner eager to drop your first line, Port Aransas offers a fishing experience like no other. With many species calling these waters home — from redfish and speckled trout to king mackerel and mahi-mahi — our fertile waters are truly an angler’s dream.

Pier Fishing

Port Aransas’ well-lit piers stretch hundreds of feet into the ocean and are free to use with your own gear. For prime pier fishing, visit Keepers Pier or the Port Aransas Fishing Pier — both excellent for sharks, tarpon, kingfish, and more.

Shallow Water: Kayak & Surf

Kayak anglers find the local jetties teeming with redfish, speckled trout, and flounder. Prefer feet on the sand? Surf fishing brings in pompano, whiting, and the occasional black drum.

Deep Sea Charter Fishing

Warm and cold currents create a unique marine ecosystem rich in game fish. Both charters below provide bait, fuel, and water — just bring your personal essentials.

Guided Fishing

Coastal Bend Guides Assoc.

(361) 877-7849
www.cbga.org
Tejas Guide Service

(361) 443-2830
tejasredfishcharters.com
Winton’s Guide Service

(361) 876-5226
wintonsguideservice.com
Walker’s Guide Service

(361) 332-6341
walkersguideservice.com
Woody’s Fishing Adventures

(210) 382-1284
woodsguideservice.com
Red Tag Guide Service

(361) 244-9844
redtagguide.com

Alex Porter’s Bay Fishing

(361) 774-5957
bayfishingportaransastx.com
Capt. Mitchell Collins Guided Bay Fishing

Guided Bay Fishing
(210) 632-5034
Capt. Kyle Burges

(361) 332-9228
roughtimesguideservice.com
Capt. Ken Jones, Kenjo Fly Fishing

Guided Fly Fishing
(361) 500-2552
Capt. Camron Collins Guided Duck Hunts

Guided Duck Hunts
(361) 563-8778

Coastal Bend Guides Assoc.

(361) 877-7849
www.cbga.org
Tejas Guide Service

(361) 443-2830
tejasredfishcharters.com
Winton’s Guide Service

(361) 876-5226
wintonsguideservice.com
Walker’s Guide Service

(361) 332-6341
walkersguideservice.com
Woody’s Fishing Adventures

(210) 382-1284
woodsguideservice.com
Red Tag Guide Service

(361) 244-9844
redtagguide.com
Alex Porter’s Bay Fishing

(361) 774-5957
bayfishingportaransastx.com
Capt. Mitchell Collins Guided Bay Fishing

Guided Bay Fishing
(210) 632-5034
Capt. Kyle Burges

(361) 332-9228
roughtimesguideservice.com
Capt. Ken Jones, Kenjo Fly Fishing

Guided Fly Fishing
(361) 500-2552
Capt. Camron Collins Guided Duck Hunts

Guided Duck Hunts
(361) 563-8778

The Best Time to Fish

Redfish and speckled trout are available year-round; big bull red is best in summer. Early fall brings mahi-mahi, tuna, and marlin offshore. January and February reward inshore anglers with sheepshead and pompano.

Attractions

Popular Landmarks & Exciting Spots

Port Aransas is home to a wonderful variety of fun attractions and wilderness areas. Explore fascinating natural spaces for local wildlife, exciting museums for the family, and unique excursions that will add wonderful thrills to your vacation.

Parks & Wilderness Areas

Family-Friendly Activites

Red Dragon Pirate Cruises
Scarlet Lady Dolphin Cruises
Fire It! Ceramics
Fly It! Port A Kite Shop
Robert’s Point Park
Port Aransas Community Park
The Patton Center Aquarium at UTMSI
Sandcastle Lessons (361-290-0414)
Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
Winton’s Island Candy
Gratitude Gift Shop

Land Activities

Things to Do on Land in Port Aransas

The beaches and waters around Port Aransas are the star attractions, but there’s plenty of exciting fun to be had on land as well. Explore nature, play several fun sports, and visit captivating art and cultural spaces.

Play the Pamila Beach Golf Links Course

Take a swing at Texas’ only true links course — originally designed by Arnold Palmer. Includes a 9-hole regulation course, 3-hole short course, and a class-A driving range. No membership or dress code required; every booking includes a complimentary golf cart.

Play Tennis at Aransas Princess

Whether you’re looking for a friendly match or just want to stay active during your beach getaway, our two on-site hard-surface tennis courts are available exclusively for guests on a first-come, first-served basis. Tennis racquets and balls are available for checkout at the Front Desk, making it easy to step onto the court and play.

Play Pickleball at the Community Park

Port Aransas Community Park has five pickleball courts available daily from 8 AM – 10 PM. Drop in or reserve through the Parks & Recreation Department.

Water Sports

Splash Into Great Times on the Water

From paddling the scenic waters around Mustang Island State Park to jaunting across the sea on a boating or parasailing adventure, there’s no shortage to the thrills you can have on the water at Port Aransas.

Kayaking
Paddleboarding
Surfing
Boat Tours
Jet Skiing
Parasailing
Chute Em Up Parasail, Port A Parasail
BoardHouse surf & skate
kayak Adventures in Port Aransas
Texas Surf Camps
Gettin Salty Watersports - Jet Ski Rentals
Island Surf Rentals

Your Coastal Escape

Ready to Explore Port Aransas?

From local favorites and waterfront dining to outdoor adventures and family attractions, Port Aransas offers endless opportunities to create unforgettable memories.

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