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.
Port Aransas and Mustang Island stretch across 18 miles of beach, all open for you to enjoy during your stay. Spend the day with family and friends, take a swim in the Gulf, or just relax and take in the view.
Port A has no shortage of great local restaurants serving up coastal cuisine. Fresh seafood is the star here, but you’ll find plenty of other options around town to satisfy whatever you’re craving during your stay.
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There’s no shortage of fun for adults in Port Aransas. Whether you’re craving live music, a great glass of wine in a fun atmosphere, or low-key pizza and beer, there’s a nightlife option for everyone.
Whether you’re an experienced angler or dropping your first line, Port Aransas has fishing for every skill level. These waters are home to redfish, speckled trout, king mackerel, mahi-mahi, and more, making it one of the best spots on the Texas coast to cast a line.
Port Aransas’ well-lit piers stretch hundreds of feet out over the water and are free to use if you bring your own gear. Keepers Pier and the Port Aransas Fishing Pier are two of the best spots, known for sharks, tarpon, kingfish, and more.
Kayak anglers will find the local jetties full of redfish, speckled trout, and flounder. Prefer to stay on the sand? Surf fishing brings in pompano, whiting, and the occasional black drum.
Warm and cold currents meet here, creating a marine ecosystem rich in game fish. Both charters below provide bait, fuel, and water, so all you need to bring are your personal essentials.
Redfish and speckled trout run year-round, with big bull reds peaking in summer. Early fall brings mahi-mahi, tuna, and marlin offshore. Come January and February, inshore anglers are rewarded with sheepshead and pompano.
Port Aransas is home to a great mix of attractions and wilderness areas. Explore natural spaces full of local wildlife, family-friendly museums, and unique excursions that add some thrills to your vacation.
The beaches and waters around Port Aransas are the main draw, but there’s plenty to do on land too. Explore nature, play a few sports, or visit the local art and cultural spaces.
Take a swing at Texas’ only true links course, originally designed by Arnold Palmer. It includes a 9-hole regulation course, a 3-hole short course, and a class-A driving range. No membership or dress code required, and every booking includes a complimentary golf cart.
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. Racquets and balls are available for checkout at the Front Desk, so you can step onto the court and play in minutes.
Take a nature walk at the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, a free boardwalk through the Port Aransas Nature Preserve’s freshwater wetlands. Alligators, roseate spoonbills, and hundreds of other resident and migratory bird species call this stretch of the Great Texas Birding Trail home.
From paddling the scenic waters around Mustang Island State Park to boating or parasailing across the open sea, there’s no shortage of thrills to be had on the water in Port Aransas.