Any vacation can and should be the best vacation, but there is something about a family vacation that just shines a little brighter, especially when that family getaway ends up on the beaches of Port Aransas. Offering peace to help break up sibling squabbles, joy to enhance the time spent with your favorite people, and so many fun family-friendly activities, you will end every day ready to relax and recharge in the comfort and quiet luxury of our La Mirage Texas retreats. And because it can be difficult to do all the things that are fun in a new place where you really don’t know what those things are, we have created this ultimate family itinerary for your Port Aransas, Texas family vacation!
Add a Little Spice to Your Morning Adventures
We’ve all been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and even though our La Mirage retreats do offer fully equipped kitchens, you will still want to experience a taste of the town, especially when that taste brings you to one of our favorite restaurants, Restaurant San Juan. Located at 410 Cut-off Road and open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day of the week, this low-key (and low-cost) restaurant will add spice to your Port Aransas adventures, no matter which meal you devour here.
Their menu reads like a novel of deliciousness, offering traditional favorites such as tacos, fajitas, and margaritas, and at breakfast every dish brings the heat, the heartiness, and the flavor of the old country. For a taste of something different, we suggest you try their Huevos con Nopalitos, which translates into eggs with cactus—and yes, they do take the prickly parts out, leaving behind all the sweet flavors that make nopalitos a popular Mexican meal!
The Pirates of Port Aransas
Now that you have a good meal under your belt, it is time to explore all Port Aransas has to offer and we thought we would start with kid-sized adventures that kids of ALL ages will enjoy. Red Dragon Pirate Cruises offers an Arrrgh rated adventure, heading out to sea on a Spanish Galleon replica, aboard which your children will search for treasure, learn pirate lingo, and witness a battle or two. The joy you take in the sheer joy your children will experience may be enhanced with a taste of rum, whiskey, beer, or wine, as the Red Dragon also offers a full bar.
Resting Beach Fun
We started with the pirate cruise, but obviously this is your vacation, and you can do anything you want in any order. For most travelers, their adventures often start with a day at the beach. A beach vacation allows you to be a child again, as you bury your spouse deep in the sand, build sandcastles that may be slightly lopsided, or simply splash in the surf with your children, laughing at the look of surprise on their faces as rogue waves knock them down. Older children may be interested in learning to surf or paddling around in the water with snorkel, fins, and goggles, exploring the world under the sea, and parents, this is an adventure we are sure you will enjoy sharing with your kids!
Where the Dolphins Are
If your visit isn’t during the summer or fall months, you may not spend much time IN the water, but we can assure there are many things you can do ON the water, starting with a Dolphin Nature Tour offered by Woody’s Last Stand. Located at 154 W Cotter Avenue, Woody’s is home to the Original Dolphin Watch Nature Tour and Shrimp Trawl, taking guests out to where the dolphins frolic while also offering a peek into the catch of a genuine shrimp trawl. Their touch tank allows kids and adults to enjoy a hands-on experience with many creatures of the sea, adding an extra element of wow to your dolphin watching adventure!
Road Trip to Corpus Christi
The town of Corpus Christi lies just a few miles off Mustang Island, offering even more family friendly adventures, including delicious food, sunset views, and a dog friendly patio at Snoopy’s Pier. Also featuring an aircraft carrier museum (The USS Lexington), a bowling alley with game room and full bar (Bowlero), and for summer visitors, a waterpark that offers water slides, a lazy river, and a swim-up bar for the adults (Hurricane Alley Waterpark), your Corpus Christi adventures are sure to be memorable ones!
Spending Time with the Family at Home with La Mirage
As we mentioned earlier, at the end of your days in Port Aransas and/or Corpus Christi, you will be more than ready to come home to La Mirage to relax and recharge, but that doesn’t mean the fun family times will end there. Enjoy community amenities such as the resort pool and rec room, or simply relax comfortably inside your spacious retreat, playing board games, watching movies, or sharing family stories as the sun sets over another exciting day in Texas. Reserve your favorite family friendly sanctuary with us today!
