Planning a getaway to Port Aransas, Texas is an experience that’s always refreshing for travelers from near and far. When you’re someone who prefers beaches and waves to days of plummeting temperature and snow, heading this way in the winter might be just what you need! Here, winter temperatures typically average in the mid-60s making things sunny and comfortable for those who are looking to spend time out exploring. The charm of this coastal town is evident year-round whether you spend time shopping and dining, strolling nature trails, or hitting the greens in style. When you’re ready to turn your winter journey to Port Aransas into a reality, the following guide to Port Aransas in winter is a good place to start.
Day 1: Hit the Links This Winter
With warm daily highs on your side throughout the winter season, it’s the picture perfect time of year to hit the links when you’re someone who loves to book a tee time at every new destination you travel to. The Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course is a terrific option in nearby Corpus Christi where you can enjoy time on an 18-hole course designed by golf legend John Bredemus. This course offers up plenty of flat terrain, but there are also tree-lined fairways, unique water hazards, and challenging bunkers to contend with during your game. If you have a bit of experience with golf but you would like to hone your skills further, the course offers professional instruction on-site as long as you book a session in advance. The course is meticulously maintained and has been an icon of golf excellence in the area since first opening in 1949. It hosts the World Championship Four-Ball Match and is a golf course you won’t want to miss out on while you’re in town this winter.
- Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course
- 5601 S. Alameda St., Corpus Christi, Texas
- 361-826-8010
Day 2: Book a Deep-Sea Winter Charter
While the land-based fun abounds across Port Aransas in the wintertime, the lack of cold, snow, and ice means visitors can also take advantage of adventures out on the water. If you’re someone who loves casting a line in any season, winter in Port Aransas is a great time to get out on the water alongside the team at Captain Kelly’s Deep Sea Headquarters. When you book a winter deep sea fishing charter with this local company, you’ll be able to pick and choose from a variety of custom tours that take skill level and preference into account. Whether you opt for the 3.5 hour excursion or a multi-day outing, there’s a good chance that time out on the waves with Captain Kelly will have you reeling in everything from tuna and marlin to flounder, trout, redfish, red snapper, and beyond. There are also options to customize your charter for family-friendly fun when you have young anglers onboard looking to learn for the first time. Charters can be booked to include dolphin-watching as well as evening cruises with fireworks to top it all off. Perhaps an even more unique charter experience to take this winter is the tour of Port Ingleside that the company hosts on Tuesdays and Thursdays exclusively. During these 2.5-hour tours, you’ll sail around the drilling platforms and learn more about the industry, rigs, and those who work the area alongside a knowledgeable guide. Afterward, you’ll be treated to lunch at Fins Grill! From start to finish, it’s a winter experience that’s one-of-a-kind.
- Captain Kelly’s Deep Sea Headquarters
- 440 W Cotter Ave, Port Aransas, Texas
- 361-749-5597
Day 3: Take a Winter Hike Through the Port Aransas Nature Preserve
The idyllic winter weather in Port Aransas, Texas makes this a wonderful time of year for those who are looking to connect with nature to get out and explore the great outdoors. A top-rated place to do exactly that while you’re in town is the Port Aransas Nature Preserve. This is an inviting place to spend an afternoon on the many hiking trails, or if you prefer to explore on two wheels, the preserve routes are open to cyclists too. The Port Aransas Nature Preserve spans 1,217 acres of protected terrain and encompasses beaches, marshes, and coastal prairie alike. There’s a boardwalk through the preserve for easy viewing options and plenty of great places to enjoy a picnic lunch along the way. The Port Aransas Nature Preserve is open from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm year-round making it an easy addition to your itinerary. If you’re interested in participating in a guided hike of the preserve, they’re led each Saturday morning at 8:00 am with groups meeting at the parking lot for a two-hour nature walk.
- Nature Preserve of Port Aransas
- 710 W. Ave A, Port Aransas, Texas
- 361-749-0081
Book Your Winter Getaway to Port Aransas Today
When a trip to Port Aransas calls your name, La Mirage Resort Condominiums has the welcoming and stylish home-away-from-home you need to top your trip off in style. Reach out today to learn more about our incredible Port Aransas vacation rentals available and to start planning your next adventure to Texas.
