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 else on Earth, even during the month that is inarguably the hottest month of the year. Today, we are going to answer the age old question, “What do locals love about Port Aransas in August?” by giving you and your traveling party some fantastic ideas on how to fill in the hours of your truly terrific Texas trip of a lifetime!
We Heart Our Beaches
Oh my gosh, we simply cannot imagine living a life without the Port Aransas beaches playing a significant role in our activities, and even in August, when the sun shines brighter than any other month of the year (or at least it seems that way to us!), we find time for a beach day. We just get up a little earlier when the heat is going to be the hottest, splashing in the surf, working on our tans, and if we are really feeling motivated, zipping around the water on our jet skis. And since you probably didn’t pack your personal jet ski in your carryon, Getting’ Salty Watersports, 815 Trout Street Slip 7 #1908, has an excellent selection of jet skis you can rent when you want to follow in our wake!
Fishing Is Our Passion
Did you know that Port Aransas is considered the “Fishing Capital of Texas?” There is always something biting on the business end of your fishing pole, and we probably spend as much time dreaming about our moments spent catching fish as we do participating in the sport. In other words, if we aren’t actively fishing, we are dreaming about the past times we have fished, and the future plans we have already made to go fishing again. The Horace Caldwell Pier is a wonderful fishing pier, or if you want a little more private experience, you can head to the North Jetties. Deep sea fishing charters are plentiful in Port A and places such as Deep Sea Headquarters, 440 W Cotter Avenue, can help you catch the trophy fish of your dreams.
Roberts Point Park is Our Home Away From Home
Already known as the center of most holiday celebrations, Roberts Point Park and its community pool play a huge part in our August adventures, giving families without pools in the backyards a place to chill out on the hottest days of the year. The pool also offers a number of special events in August, including the Glow Swim Party held on August 8 from 7PM until 10PM. The people from Parks and Recreation light up the water with glow sticks and toys, while also offering pizza and ice cream, because what’s a party without pizza and ice cream? On August 22, they also provide a Dive In Movie, Wild America, that guests can watch while floating in cool waters, and yes, our families participate in both of these events!
Obsessed with Dolphins
Whether we are watching a pod of dolphins frolicking off in the distance from our vantage point at the observation tower in Roberts Point Park or we suddenly find ourselves in the midst of a pod party while out on our boats, the dolphins that live in the waters of the Gulf are our obsession and you can experience them organically from the Observation Tower as well, or you can sign up for a dolphin tour with Scarlet Lady Dolphin Adventures. The best part about doing the tour is the captain of the Scarlet Lady knows where the dolphins play and you are practically guaranteed a sighting. Take their sunset dolphin tours and life will be just about as perfect as you dreamed it could be!
We Love to Stay Home and Relax
August is the last month of summer freedom, and we know that when the calendar flips to September, crazy and chaotic will be the words of the day. It is for that reason that we choose to stay home and play as much as possible, relaxing, splashing in our own pools, and letting the peace and quiet of home fill our soul. You too can experience all of the above when you choose to spend a day at home in one of our La Mirage summer sanctuaries, watching the sun set over the sea from the balcony, binge watching movies on rainy nights, or napping in the middle of the afternoon as the air conditioner chills and the ceiling fan moves the air. Contact us to reserve your favorite escape today!
