Port Aransas Beach boasts over 29 km (18 mi) of uninterrupted shoreline, warm Gulf waters, and soft white sand. Known primarily for its fishing opportunities and pristine beaches, the area also offers some of the best surfing spots in Texas. Pick up a souvenir T-shirt and head down to the restaurants that line the beachfront for some freshly boiled shrimp and crab, some of the many tasty local delicacies. With a beach-parking permit obtained from a local grocery store, you can drive along the beach and set up camp. Make Port Aransas Beach part of your personalized Port Aransas itinerary using our Port Aransas road trip planner.
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Port A is a great place to visit with people who will make you feel welcome. Miles of beach you can DRIVE on (a 100+ miles of it), friendly people, lots of Restaurants with varying price points to...
Port A is a great place to visit with people who will make you feel welcome. Miles of beach you can DRIVE on (a 100+ miles of it), friendly people, lots of Restaurants with varying price points to... more »
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I fell in love with the beach! We stayed three blocks away from the beach, so it was only a five minute walk. We walked miles on the beach everyday. The beach was so unique whether it was sunny or.... more
I fell in love with the beach! We stayed three blocks away from the beach, so it was only a five minute walk. We walked miles on the beach everyday. The beach was so unique whether it was sunny or.... more »
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Drove all along the beach and also camped here. It was very crowded on the weekend but not too bad during the week. They were getting ready for Sandfest while we were there. This was very cool to see and watch being built.
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We loved camping on Port Aransas Beach! We saw tons of wildlife from birds, to sea stars, to a full sand dollar. The sand was firm and we felt very safe in our camper overnight. We will definitely be back! Follow our family’s full time travel journey through state and national parks on Instagram: @arndts.arent.staying.put
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