The land-based fun is certainly abundant in Port Aransas for travelers who set their sights on a getaway in this direction any time of year. It’s also a place where you can find endless adventure out on the waves when you happen to be someone who enjoys casting a line in good company. Whether you’re a pro angler or new to the sport and excited to try for the first...Show details
Beach Cart Rentals
Making your way to Port Aransas to enjoy a great vacation is only step one of your journey. Once you arrive, you’ll want to plan on getting around at your own pace, and in impeccable style! A wonderful way to achieve that is to make sure you set aside time to book your beach cart rental while you’re in town. Getting around in a quality golf cart is a wonderful...Show details
Spa Day at the Balinese Wellness Spa
Website: Balinese Wellness Spa Phone Number: 361-749-0003 Pamper yourself at the ultimate day spa! The Balinese Wellness Spa of Port Aransas is a full-service wellness spa that features many different types of treatments. From massages to skincare services, you will not be disappointed in the variety of options this location provides. Be sure to reserve your appointment in advance!Show details
Art Museum of South Texas
Website: Art Museum of South Texas Phone Number: 361-825-3500 For those who would like a quick change of scenery, venture 30 minutes from Port Aransas to the South Texas Institute for the Arts (the Institute), doing business as the Art Museum of South Texas. The mission of this local gem is to operate educational facilities and an art museum which advance the awareness, knowledge, appreciation, and enjoyment of the visual...Show details
Skydiving Bi-Plane Tours
Website: Skydive South Texas Phone Number: 361-945-5867 If you are looking to partake in an extreme island adventure, look no further! Skydive South Texas has been serving Port Aransas guests for many years and offers tandem jumps with amazing views of the Gulf. Be sure to ask about whether or not beach landings are available during your jump. Reservations are recommended and can be reserved via website. Save time and...Show details
Dolphin Watch Tours on the Mustang
Website: Neptune’s Charters Phone Number: 361-749-6969 Come see Bottlenose Dolphins play in their natural habitat! Explore the fish, shrimp, crabs, and other sea life caught in our trawl net. View tiny plankton with a microscope. Tour historic St. Jo Island and the Port Aransas jetties from the water! Watch the romantic sunset over the Lydia Ann Lighthouse. Bring your smile and your camera! The Mustang is a 65 USCG-certified passenger...Show details
Parasailing with Chute Em Up
Website: Parasail Port Aransas,TX Phone Number: 361-774-5792 Chute Em Up Parasail has been locally-owned and operated since 2000. For those looking to catch unbeatable views from up to 500 feet over the Gulf, guests can take off and land from the high-tech, paracraft boat.Show details
Red Dragon Pirate Cruises
Website: Red Dragon Pirate Cruises Contact Phone Number: 361-749-2469 Ahoy me mateys! Arrrggghhh any of you landlubbers brave enough to join the pirates of the Red Dragon? New recruits are accepted daily. And dont worry, her scurvy crew will teach you everything you need to know about being a great pirate. During your 2-hour pirate adventure cruise, Sir Thomas, Bones McKraken, Bilgewater Bradley and the like will show you how...Show details
Birding
Port Aransas is host to hundreds of different species of our feathered friends. Encounters with Coastal Bend nesting species such as Roseate Spoonbills, Reddish Egrets, Black-Bellied Whistling Ducks, Bitterns, and Rails bring birding enthusiasts back to this island sanctuary time and time again. With a whopping 6 different sites along the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, Port A hosts many must-see lookouts for avid birders and wildlife photographers. To get...Show details
Bay Fishing on the Island Queen II
Contact Phone Number: 361-749-6969 From converted ferry boat to bay fishing boat extraordinaire, the Island Queen II will take you on a leisurely fishing trip into the bay. With 2000 square feet of deck space, you will have plenty of room to mingle with others as you fish for redfish, trout drum, and sand trout. Ice chests are welcome, and the Island Queen will supply your rod, reel, bait, and...Show details