Remember when summer offered a magic that made you feel anything was possible? That last bell at school would ring, the doors would open to freedom, and for three short months your biggest worries usually revolved around whether your mom would notice that you stayed up late into the night, reading with a flashlight under the covers. We at La Mirage can’t completely bring those totally carefree days of summer back, but when you plan a summer vacation in Port Aransas and a stay in our seasonal sanctuaries, we come awfully close, and this guide to the top things to do during your Texas summer adventures will help you see the light!
Top Things to Do for Summer Vacation in Port Aransas
For many people the best time to start daydreaming about their summer vacation is in the darkest days of winter, bringing a little warmth and sunshine into the cold, and of course, you are going to be most excited about the time you get to spend on our white sand beaches. Port Aransas Beach offers 6 miles of pristine beauty, framing the turquoise waters of the Gulf and providing that serenity that only the sea can give us. Spend your days relaxing under colorful umbrellas, sipping your favorite adult beverages (no glass containers, please) as the waves crash and feel the magic feed your soul. For those who aren’t content to sit and watch life go by, the water brings its own adventures, including jet skiing (Getting’ Salty Watersports, 815 Trout Street Slip 7 #1908 rents jet skis, SUP, and kayaks) or snorkeling off the Mustang Island Fish Pass Jetty. Sunrises and sunsets will bring you joy, and a nighttime walk along water’s edge will bring romance to your Texas getaway as the moon casts its ethereal glow over the water, the sand, and your true love’s beautiful face!
Exploring Roberts Point Park
A day spent at Roberts Point Park is sure to be one that you will never forget, especially as this is the place where most events are celebrated, including a 4th of July fireworks extravaganza over the holiday. Offering a pavilion for picnics and special events, an outdoor music venue, the Patsy Jone’s Amphitheater which features free concerts on the second Friday of the month from March through October, and the perfect spot to sit with pole in hand, angling to catch the night’s dinner. The observation tower towers over the park, providing one of our favorite spots for watching for dolphins from the land, while also serving as a romantic spot to pop the biggest question you will ever ask, especially if you do wait until sunset! A new playground is scheduled to open this spring, featuring a marine theme playscape that we know your tiniest travelers will thrill to scramble all over; you will be lucky because it will be completed by the time you get here and you won’t have to listen to countless questions about “When will the playground be open?” like we have for the last few months!
Say I Do at Chapel on the Dunes
The Chapel on the Dunes is a simple and stunning church that was self-built by a local resident all the way back in 1937. Small, serene, and offering a painted interior that brings to mind other ceilings that have been painted, only this chapel offers painted walls and ceilings in a cheerful blue and white motif. This isn’t the spot for you if you are seeking a big wedding with lots of guests, but if an intimate affair interests you, a summer wedding at the chapel will be the perfect way to start this next step into your new life.
Tex Mex for the Win
Tex Mex food is our life’s blood, and there are multiple places in our island town in which you can sample all its wonders, but if we had to mention just one place, we would suggest you visit Cancun Grill & Cantina. Located at 1023 TX-361 E and open every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you could pick your booth and camp out all day if you wanted, not that we think the staff would appreciate you very much if you did! Try the chilaquiles for breakfast and discover a Tex Mex favorite, and be sure to sample their margaritas, as there is no other drink that signifies summer in our minds!
Chilling with La Mirage
All roads lead back home to La Mirage in Port Aransas, and as you chill on the balcony at sunset, relax in front of state of the art televisions, and play board games at dining room tables after the sun has fallen into the ocean, you may not look any younger but we can assure you that you will feel like you did as a child when the last bell of the school year rang. Contact us to reserve your favorite summer sanctuary today!
