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A weekend in Port Aransas is short, but the town packs a lot into 48 hours if you plan it right. Here is how to map out a two- or three-day trip that hits the highlights without burning everyone out by Sunday morning. Browse Our Port Aransas Weekend Rentals Here! Plan Your Port Aransas Weekend Around Your Interests Port A has a little bit of everything. Rather than trying to...

Port Aransas is famous for its beach, but there is another whole version of the town waiting for any day you decide to leave the sand behind. Between the local history, the arts scene, and the food, you could fill three days here without setting foot on the beach. Here is how to do it. Browse Our Port Aransas Condo Rentals Here! Take a History Tour of Port Aransas Port...

Texas has no shortage of coastline, but two towns keep coming up when travelers plan a beach trip: Port Aransas and South Padre Island. Anyone weighing Port Aransas vs South Padre Island is really choosing between two different kinds of vacation, not just two different beaches. View Our Port Aransas Gulf Front Rentals Here! What Makes Port Aransas Really Compelling Port Aransas built its reputation on fishing, wildlife, and a...

A Port Aransas summer trip can be as relaxed or active as you want it to be. Spend the morning on the beach, book something fun in the afternoon, and end the day with live music or a quiet night at the condo. For summer activities in Port Aransas, La Mirage Resort Condominiums gives you a good home base close to the coast. View Our Summer Rentals in Port Aransas...

Port Aransas has a lot of places to stay, but La Mirage condominiums check the boxes that actually matter for a summer trip. Beachfront location, well-equipped units, and a resort that makes wanting to leave difficult. View Our Summer Rentals in Port Aransas Here! Everything You Need for the Perfect Beach Stay at La Mirage La Mirage is a three-story courtyard-style resort with units ranging from studio efficiencies to three-bedroom...

Looking for things to do in Port Aransas, Texas, this summer? Between the beach, time on the water, good seafood, and a few easy spots around town, Port Aransas has plenty to keep the trip fun from start to finish. View Our Summer Rentals in Port Aransas Here! Spend Your Days on the Beach The beach is still the main attraction here, and summer is the ideal time to hit...

There’s nothing like Spring Break on the Texas coast, and every year, families flock to Port Aransas in search of sun, surf, and activities for all ages. The island is a great place to slow down and unwind, with plenty of time to enjoy the beach, local attractions, and quality time with family. The right accommodations can go a long way in making a Spring Break vacation. Rentals offer extra...

We haven’t ventured far into 2026 as of yet, but if you are anything like us, you are already looking for an escape from reality, and nothing helps us do so more than a beach vacation. If that beach vacation takes place in the early spring, bringing you to the white sand beaches of Port Aransas, our La Mirage seasonal sanctuaries will enhance your vacation experience, offering comfort, joy, and...

As you begin planning your 2026 journey to Port Aransas, you may be wondering what you should do when you get there—besides going to the beach, of course! Although the beach should most definitely be put at the top of your itinerary, you probably already know that you won’t be swimming in the winter, so what should you do? We at La Mirage have created this year-round Port Aransas travel guide,...

Celebrating a holiday in a new place can be a little confusing if you don’t know what to do or where to go, but when your holiday journey brings you to Port Aransas for Valentine’s Day and a stay in our La Mirage romantic retreats, we’re here to help! Port A isn’t a large town, but it is a fun town, and we want to ensure that all our guests...