La Mirage Blog

Spring in Port Aransas feels like a season-long celebration. Warm sunshine, Gulf breezes, and a steady stream of festivals turn the island into a place where something exciting is always happening. From world-class sand sculptures and wildlife celebrations to colorful kite-flying events and a packed Spring Break calendar, Port Aransas festivals appeal to every type of traveler. Whether you are planning a family getaway, a couple’s trip, or a friend’s...

Sometimes the best way to learn what to do on your vacation is by asking the local residents what they love about their town and when your journey brings you to Port Aransas in August, we at La Mirage have a lot of wonderful answers to that question. Many of us have lived here most if not all our lives, and for all of us, we can’t imagine living anywhere...

The 4th of July falls on a Friday this year and whether you are planning a long weekend in Port Aransas or are going to stay for an entire week or more to commemorate our country’s 249th birthday, choosing La Mirage for your holiday hideaway is destined to be your favorite way of celebrating. Our town is meant for family and the family-friendly activities you can enjoy will make you...

When you begin planning your Memorial Day 2025 getaway to Port Aransas, you may already have some ideas about what you want to do (and we are sure that beach days are included in those plans), but we at La Mirage may have a few ideas that you never thought were possible. Offering sunshine, palm trees, blue waters, white sand beaches, and these wonderful Memorial Day events in Port Aransas...

As you start making plans for a Gulf vacation in Galveston, you may be wondering what the difference is between Port Aransas and Galveston. Both are beach towns in Texas, barrier island towns that are located on the Gulf, and both sound like they would be a blast to visit, but there are some key differences, differences that can change the way your vacation looks. Today, we at La Mirage...

Letting go of summer can be a hard thing to do, but when you choose to make a fall visit to Port Aransas, you won’t have to. Offering an extension of summer that will please every die-hard summer fan, the sun still shines, the water is still warm, and the carefree vibe stays strong, making this vacation one you will wish never had to end. Fall in Port Aransas may...

Treat your mom to a memorable Mother’s Day at La Mirage in the picturesque coastal town of Port Aransas. Celebrate in style with a weekend retreat where you can show your mom just how much she means to you and pamper her with relaxing spa experiences at the Bali Spa, rejuvenating yoga with Inspirational Yoga Warriors, and quality time together on the beautiful Coastal Bend Beaches. Browse Our Port Aransas...

La Mirage Sandfest, one of the most anticipated festivals in South Texas, where the beach transforms into a canvas for spectacular sand sculptures! From April 19th to 21st, this magical event brings sand sculpture masters from around the world to showcase their skills, creativity, imagination, and teamwork. From live music to sculpting lessons, food trucks and vendors for shopping, kids activities, and more! There is no end to the fun...