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132 businesses + 25 heritage + 3 dispatch in Port Aransas
Aloha Acai
VerifiedFresh acai bowls, smoothies & healthy bites — beach fuel done right
Bron's Backyard
VerifiedOutdoor bar, live music, yard games & shaved ice — Port A's most unique hangout
Crabcakes & Caviar
VerifiedUpscale chef-curated catering — by 2025 Texas State Chef of the Year
Deep Sea Headquarters
VerifiedFull-service marina with fishing charters from 3 to 60 hours & a pirate ship
Jeremiah's Boat Dock Grill
VerifiedDockside grill at Woody's Last Stand — South Texas, locally sourced, by Texas Chef of the Year
Saltwater Gypsies
VerifiedVintage-inspired art & gift market — handmade jewelry, coastal decor & more
The Gaff
VerifiedPort A's classic pirate-themed dive bar — cold beer, belt sander races & zero pretense
The Tarpon Inn
VerifiedHistoric 1886 hotel on the National Register — 7,000 signed tarpon scales in the lobby
Tortuga's Saltwater Grill
VerifiedPremium Gulf Coast seafood & hand-cut steaks in an upscale island setting
Venetian Hot Plate
VerifiedAuthentic Italian from a Venice native — a Port A institution since 1995
Woody's Last Stand
VerifiedPort A's legendary waterfront hub — dolphin tours, parasailing, Boat Bar & more
$66 Million in Closed Session
Wednesday at 5 PM, the Port Aransas City Council votes to consent to a $66 million hotel-and-convention center at Palmilla Beach Resort. The Master Development Agreement is being negotiated in closed session. Seven years ago, the same Council made a similar decision the same way — and the project was never built.
38,000 Photos Nobody Can See
Inside the Port Aransas Museum — a 1910 Sears kit house holding the island's institutional memory
A Town That Renamed Itself Twice
Ropesville to Tarpon to Port Aransas — three names in twenty-three years, each one reflecting what the island wanted to become
Abandoned Lighthouse, Corpus Christi Area, 1972
An abandoned lighthouse near Corpus Christi, photographed as part of the EPA's DOCUMERICA project in November 1972 by Ma
Alex Porter's Fishing Guide Service
VerifiedExperienced bay and nearshore guide working out of Woody's Last Stand
Alister Square Inn
VerifiedCharming inn in the heart of Port A — walkable to everything
Aloha Beach RV Resort
VerifiedBeachfront RV resort with full hookups and Gulf views
Amelia's Landing Hotel
VerifiedAviation-themed boutique hotel — breakfast delivered to your door every morning
America's Best Value Inn
VerifiedBudget-friendly and close to the beach — no frills, no regrets
Aransas Pass Light Station After the 1919 Hurricane
Foundations of the cistern and old dwelling at the Aransas Pass Light Station, photographed September 20, 1919 — weeks a
Aransas Pass Light Station, 1981
Color photograph of the Aransas Pass Light Station (Lydia Ann Lighthouse) taken in May 1981, before H-E-B's Charles Butt
Barefoot Beans
VerifiedOrganic fair-trade coffee in Old Town — locally roasted, island vibe, swing seating
Bayou Bistro
VerifiedCajun-inspired coastal cooking inside the Sip Yard food court
Beach Rentals
Cabanas, chairs, umbrellas — delivered to the sand
Beach Rules — Permits, Driving, Pets
Beach driving allowed with a $12 Nueces County beach parking permit. No glass. Leashed dogs welcome.
Beachcomber Vacation Rentals
VerifiedBeach house rentals with local knowledge and personal service
Beachgate Condosuites & Motel
VerifiedSteps from the beach — condosuites and motel rooms right on the Gulf
Bernie's Beach House
VerifiedBeachfront bar with cold drinks and Gulf views — as close to the water as it gets
Bernie's Beach House
VerifiedBeachfront bar and grill — cold drinks and Gulf views all day long
Best Western Port Aransas
VerifiedReliable, clean, and three blocks from the beach — a solid choice for any trip
BierHaus Port Aransas
VerifiedCraft biers, bar swings, live music & a climate-controlled patio on Ave G
BlueWater Cowboy Mercantile
VerifiedWestern-coastal clothing, gifts & souvenirs with Gulf views on Beach St
BlueWater Cowboy Saloon & Mercantile
VerifiedGulf views from the 3rd-story boat-transom bar — the coolest spot in town
BlueWater Cowboy Saloon & Mercantile
VerifiedGulf views from the 3rd story — a one-of-a-kind dining & bar experience
Bo Jon's Surf & Gifts
VerifiedOne of the largest surf & beach shops on the island — two buildings of gear
Boats Grounded by Hurricane Celia, 1970
Boats blown ashore by Hurricane Celia at Aransas Pass, August 1970. Celia made landfall with 161 mph gusts and destroyed
Boutique Bella Bella
VerifiedFeminine coastal fashion and accessories on the island
Built, Destroyed, Rebuilt
A history of every hurricane that hit Port Aransas — and the people who refused to leave
Busted Bicycle
VerifiedNeighborhood bar where locals actually drink — no tourist tax
Cancun Mexican Restaurant
VerifiedTex-Mex classics and margaritas — a solid island standard
Castaway's Bar & Grill
VerifiedWaterfront bar & grill — hand-battered seafood and happy hour oysters
Castaway's Bar & Grill
VerifiedPort A's beloved seafood & grill since 1993 — hand-battered seafood and a dog-friendly patio
CCMS
VerifiedComprehensive vacation rental management across Port Aransas since 1984
Charles Bujan — The Boy Born on the Ferry
Five-generation Port Aransan. Came home from New Jersey to lead the city through Hurricane Harvey and the recovery he didn't live to see finished.
Church Damage from Hurricane Celia, 1970
Damage to a church near Corpus Christi caused by Hurricane Celia's 161 mph gusts. The storm destroyed 75% of Port Aransa
Civil War Map — Union Capture of Aransas Pass, 1863
Map showing the position of the bar and Confederate batteries at Aransas Pass, each mounting a 20-pound Parrott gun. Uni
Coach's Island Grill
VerifiedSports bar dining with big screens and island-style eats
Coastal Carpet Cleaners
VerifiedLong-established, locally owned carpet & upholstery cleaning — mobile, by appointment
Coastal Closet
VerifiedCasual coastal clothing and accessories for island life
Coffee Waves
VerifiedPort A's coffee shop — espresso, cold brew & good vibes
Connectivity, WiFi, Groceries, Gas
Cell service good island-wide. IGA on island, HEB across the ferry. Fill up gas before crossing.
Corpus Christi After the 1919 Hurricane
Panoramic photograph of the devastation in Corpus Christi on September 14, 1919 — the same storm that destroyed the orig
Crazy Cajun Seafood Restaurant
VerifiedBoiled seafood dumped right on the table — no plates needed since 1987
Dairy Queen — Port Aransas
The classic island DQ. Blizzards, burgers, baskets — comfort food to the sand.
Dave Gallagher with Shark, Port Aransas
Dave Gallagher (right) poses with a shark he caught near Port Aransas, photographed by Atlee B. Ayres around 1908. Shark
Days Inn Port Aransas
VerifiedBudget-friendly island stay — clean, convenient, close to the beach
Destination Beach & Surf
VerifiedBeach essentials, apparel & unique coastal gifts on Alister Street since 2000
Dolphin Dock
VerifiedWorking waterfront marina and fishing dock on the island
Dolphin Watch Nature Tour & Shrimp Trawl
VerifiedSee wild dolphins and catch shrimp — a Port A nature experience like no other
Drifter's Deli
VerifiedFresh deli fare at Woody's Last Stand — fuel up before hitting the water
Drill Ship Aground After Harvey, 2017
A drill ship run aground near the Port of Corpus Christi after Hurricane Harvey. The Corpus Christi Ship Channel handles
Drive for PAL — runner leaderboard
Real cash, your schedule, your bank every delivery
Emergency & Medical
911 for emergencies. PA Police: (361) 749-4545. Nearest hospital: Corpus Christi (~45 min).
Farley Boat Works
110 years of wooden boats, hand-carved half-models, and a family legacy that refused to sink
Ferry — Getting to Port Aransas
Free, 24/7, no reservation. Crossing takes ~10 minutes from Aransas Pass.
Ferry Landing, Port Aransas, 2005
The TxDOT ferry landing at Port Aransas. The free 24/7 ferry system has operated since 1968 under state control, moving
FINS Grill & Icehouse
VerifiedWaterfront seafood & grill — you hook 'em, we cook 'em!
FINS Grill & Icehouse
VerifiedWaterfront icehouse with cold beer on tap and Gulf breezes
Fire Fighting Equipment on Ferry, Port Aransas, 1939
Fire fighting equipment and capstan on the Port Aransas ferry, photographed by Russell Lee for the Farm Security Adminis
Fish House, Port Aransas, 1939
A fish house in Port Aransas, photographed by Russell Lee for the Farm Security Administration in February 1939. Port Ar
Fisherman's Wharf
VerifiedWaterfront marina and charter hub — Port A fishing since forever
Fishermen and Yachts, Port Aransas Harbor
Small-scale fishermen and yachtsmen sharing the Port Aransas harbor. The working waterfront and the recreational marina
Fishing Basics — License, Stamps, Spots
Texas fishing license + saltwater stamp required for 17+. Pier and jetty fishing accessible to all.
Fly It! Port A
VerifiedThe island's only kite shop — on Ave G since 1991, hosts three free kite festivals a year
Fox Yacht Sales
VerifiedPort A's yacht dealer since 1989 — exclusive Texas dealer for Hatteras Yachts
Golf Cart Rentals
Reserve a cart from a vetted local company — $20 off standard rates
Golf Cart Rules
Street-legal on most roads. Driver's license required. Stay off SH 361.
Grumbles Seafood Co.
VerifiedFast-casual Gulf seafood — everything caught in the Gulf of Mexico
Gulf Waters RV Resort
VerifiedFull-service beachfront RV resort right on the Gulf
Hampton Inn Port Aransas
VerifiedReliable comfort and free breakfast — Hilton quality on the island
Hazel Grace Boutique
VerifiedCharming coastal boutique with curated clothing and gifts
Hotel Lydia
VerifiedModern boutique hotel in downtown Port A — stylish and walkable
Housekeeping
Book a cleaning — $100/hr, 1-hour minimum
Hurricane Celia
August 3, 1970 — the storm that destroyed 75% of Port Aransas and the community that rebuilt it
Hurricane Harvey — Port Aransas Aerial, 2017
Aerial view of Port Aransas after Hurricane Harvey. 100% of Port Aransas businesses were damaged. The building departmen
Hurricane Harvey — Port Aransas Coastline Damage, 2017
Aerial photograph of Hurricane Harvey damage along the Port Aransas coastline, taken August 28, 2017 — three days after
Hurricane Harvey Approaches Texas — NASA, 2017
NASA MODIS satellite image of Hurricane Harvey approaching the Texas coast on August 25, 2017. The storm made landfall n
IB Magee Beach Park
VerifiedPublic beach park with camping right on the Gulf — a Texas treasure
Indigo Eclectic
VerifiedEclectic, artsy gifts and home goods with a Port A soul
Island Bakery
VerifiedFresh-baked pastries, breads & coffee — Port A's morning ritual
Island Hotel
VerifiedLocally owned hotel in the heart of the island — comfortable and convenient
Island Sports
VerifiedBeach goods, apparel, swimwear & coastal home decor on Ave G
Island Tackle
VerifiedLocal bait, gear & fishing intel — everything you need before you hit the water
Jackfish
VerifiedBrick oven pizza & local retail — Port A's multi-stop shop
Jay's Seafood & Spaghetti Works
VerifiedA Port A classic — fresh seafood and homemade pasta under one roof since 1978
KC's Oyster Shack
VerifiedFresh Gulf oysters shucked to order — a true island shack experience
Kody's Restaurant & Bar
VerifiedBurgers, seafood & steaks with 18-hole mini golf — kitchen open 'til 1AM
La Playa Mexican Grille
VerifiedFresh Tex-Mex, 70+ tequilas & island-famous fish tacos since 2002
Lafitte's Hideout
VerifiedRustic RV and camping retreat with a pirate's-cove personality
Lelo's Island Bar
VerifiedSignature tiki drinks, specialty burgers & island vibes — dog-friendly patio
Lelo's Island Bar
VerifiedTiki drinks, bar swings & island vibes — dog-friendly patio on Beach St
Life in Paradise
VerifiedVacation rentals that live up to the name — Port A beach homes since 1985
Lisa Mayo Interiors & Boutique
VerifiedCoastal interior design and boutique gifts — beautiful finds for island homes
Lisabella's Bistro & Bar
VerifiedUpscale coastal seafood at Cinnamon Shore — chef-driven menu & craft cocktails
Locals — rent + hire
Things locals own (and skills locals offer)
Loving Coastal Living Origins
VerifiedReal seashells, vintage coral & coastal decor — Cotter Ave
Lowe's Market — Port Aransas
Beach-house essentials in 30 minutes. Chips, sodas, paper towels, charcoal — quick runs without leaving the porch.
Lydia Ann Lighthouse — Aerial View
Aerial photograph of the Lydia Ann Lighthouse from 300 feet, showing its position on the Lydia Ann Channel. The lighthou
Lydia Ann Lighthouse Close-up, 2008
The Lydia Ann Channel Lighthouse at Aransas Pass, photographed from the water in 2008. Twenty years after Charles Butt p
MacDaddy's Family Kitchen
VerifiedBBQ, smoked meats & Gulf seafood — family comfort food done right
Maintenance Dispatch
Plumbing, electrical, AC, repairs — fast
Momentum
VerifiedCoastal clothing and lifestyle boutique — curated style for island living
Mrs. K's
VerifiedHome cooking with a local touch — Port A comfort food done right
Mrs. Woody's Auto Repair
VerifiedPort A's most trusted auto repair shop — full service, cars and boats
Mustang Island Beach
The beach at Mustang Island State Park — miles of undeveloped Gulf shoreline on the same barrier island as Port Aransas.
Nautical Nooks Vacation Rentals
VerifiedCozy, nautical-themed rentals across Port Aransas
Neptune's Charters
VerifiedDolphin watch tours, sunset cruises & shrimp trawls since 1985
New Wave Vacation Rentals
VerifiedFresh inventory, easy booking — vacation rentals for modern travelers
No Blueprints, No Problem
How the Farleys built boats by eye — half-models, hand tools, and a method that died with the men who knew it
Nueces County Declares Local Drought Disaster
Reservoirs at 8.7 percent combined capacity. Stage 3 restrictions in force. Level 1 emergency projected for September. What today's declaration changes, and what it means for the island.
Oceans Edge Hotel
VerifiedBoutique hotel with Gulf views and modern comforts
Off to the Fishing Grounds — Tarpon, Texas
View from a steam-driven launch looking back toward a string of rowboats. The town of Tarpon (later Port Aransas) is vis
On The Beach RV Resort
VerifiedRV camping right on the beach — as literal as the name suggests
PAL Delivery
Local food + convenience runs to your beach house
Panoramic View of Aransas Pass, Texas
A sweeping panoramic photograph of the town of Aransas Pass, Texas — the mainland gateway to Port Aransas across the cha
Parasailing Port Aransas
VerifiedSoar over the Gulf — parasailing adventures out of Woody's Last Stand
Parking in Port Aransas
Free downtown street parking — no meters. Beach parking needs the Nueces County permit.
Pat Magee's Long Ride
From a rental shack at the dune line to a dozen stores across Texas, and the museum in Corpus Christi where the boards live now.
Pioneer RV Resort
VerifiedFamily-friendly beachside RV resort with pools and easy beach access
Port A Beachlodge
VerifiedBeachfront bar & grill 200 feet from the Gulf — pet-friendly & laid-back
Port A Escapes
VerifiedYour escape, curated — vacation rentals for every Port A trip
Port A Local Beach Cabanas
VerifiedThe only mobile beach cabana service on the island — we come to YOU
Port A Maintenance Services
VerifiedThe island's most trusted maintenance & handyman service — knows Port A inside out
Port A Pizzeria
VerifiedHand-tossed pizza, calzones & an all-you-can-eat buffet for 30+ years
Port A Poke
VerifiedFresh poke bowls and sake — healthy eats on the island
Port A RV Resort
VerifiedConvenient RV resort in the heart of Port Aransas
Port Aransas — A Tale of Two Islands
Tourism dashboards say the island is up. Main Street tells a different story — and the numbers, read carefully, agree.
Port Aransas Boat Dock, 2010
The boat dock at Port Aransas — where charter captains, commercial fishermen, and recreational boaters share the same wa
Port Aransas Fly Fishing
VerifiedSpecialized fly fishing guides on the flats — a different kind of Port A fishing
Port Aransas from Space — ISS, 2014
Port Aransas and the Intracoastal Waterway photographed from the International Space Station on February 21, 2014. The b
Port Plumbing Co., Inc.
VerifiedFamily-owned island plumbing since 1950 — over 70 years on Mustang Island
Port Royal Ocean Resort & Conference Center
Verified25-acre beachfront resort with the largest lagoon pool in Texas
Portable Detail Service
VerifiedOn-site RV detailing & undercoating on the island since 1994 — Miguel Cantu
Ragdoll Boutique
VerifiedEclectic coastal fashion finds — unique style on the island
Reconnaissance of Aransas Pass, 1853
U.S. Coast Survey navigation chart of Aransas Pass — the channel that connects the Gulf of Mexico to Corpus Christi Bay.
Red Dragon Pirate Ship
VerifiedAhoy! Port A's famous pirate ship cruise — perfect for the whole crew
Red's Riviera
VerifiedWaterfront bar on the riviera with killer views and cold drinks
Roam
VerifiedTravel-inspired coastal lifestyle shop — for the wanderers and beach lovers
Robert M. Ayres Fishing near Port Aransas
Robert M. Ayres lands a fish from a rowboat near Port Aransas, photographed by Atlee B. Ayres around 1910. This is fishi
Roosevelt's at The Tarpon Inn
VerifiedFine dining in a historic 1886 courtyard — hand-cut steaks & Gulf seafood
Salty Beach Babes
VerifiedIsland-life boutique on Alister Street — women's, kids', and accessories
Salty Dog
VerifiedCasual island bar with karaoke, pool tables & shuffleboard
Sand Dollar City
VerifiedBeachfront condo complex with pool and beach access — a Port A staple
Sandollar Services
VerifiedPort A's premier HVAC, plumbing & electrical company — established 1989
Scarlet Lady Dolphin Cruises
VerifiedCatamaran dolphin tours, oyster farm trips & sunset cruises with a full bar
Sea and Sand Cottages
VerifiedCharming beachside cottages — the classic Port A vacation experience
Seashell Village Resort
VerifiedCottage-style resort steps from the beach — relaxed and family-friendly
Shark Reef Resort
VerifiedCozy family-owned motel and cottages in the heart of Port Aransas
Shorty's
VerifiedPort A's oldest and friendliest bar — cold beer and good company
Sign on Causeway from Port Aransas to Aransas Pass
A road sign on the causeway connecting Port Aransas to Aransas Pass, photographed by Russell Lee for the Farm Security A
Silver Sands Vacation Rentals
VerifiedQuality vacation rentals steps from the sand
South Jetty, Port Aransas, 2013
Looking out toward the Gulf of Mexico from the South Jetty in Port Aransas. The granite jetties were built in the 1890s-
Stingray's
VerifiedSports bar with 20+ taps and brick oven pizza on Beach St
Stingray's
VerifiedSports bar, brick oven pizza & 20+ taps — corvettes hanging over the bar
Susan Castor Collection
VerifiedCurated coastal collection — clothing, accessories & one-of-a-kind finds
Sway
VerifiedBoutique property management bringing vacation rental hospitality to Port A
Taqueria San Juan
VerifiedAuthentic Mexican street tacos at island prices — a local favorite
Tejas Guide Services
VerifiedLocal flats and bay fishing guides — knows the Laguna Madre like home
Texas's Oldest Fishing Tournament
From the 1932 Tarpon Rodeo to today's Deep Sea Roundup — 88 years of competition on the Gulf
The Card Table That Built Texas Sandfest
In 1997, two Port Aransas moms set folding chairs on the beach. What grew from that afternoon now pays nearly half a million dollars a year back to the island.
The Connoisseur
VerifiedUpscale gifts, wine, and curated finds for the discerning island visitor
The Courtyard Condominiums
VerifiedComfortable condos in a quiet courtyard setting — one block from the beach
The Crazy Cajun
Boiled seafood dumped on the table since 1987. Hungry Cajun, gumbo, étouffée — to your beach house.
The Day a President Caught a Tarpon
May 8, 1937 — FDR, Barney Farley, and the fish that put Port Aransas in the history books
The Development Question
When master-planned communities arrived on Mustang Island — and what Port Aransas made of it
The Ferry That Keeps the Island an Island
From a six-car side-wheeler to a state-run fleet moving millions — and why there's never been a bridge
The Gaff Pizza
VerifiedBar pizza and cold beer in Port A's beloved pirate-themed dive bar
The Guns That Never Fired
When 155mm artillery guarded Port Aransas from German U-boats — January 1942 to July 1944
The Island Cafe
VerifiedBreakfast and lunch done right — family-owned since 1985
The Island's Institutional Memory
Inside the Port Aransas Museum — from a Fresnel lens shipped from Paris to 1920s film footage nobody has digitized
The Jetty Boat at Fisherman's Wharf
VerifiedYour ride to the North Jetty & untouched beaches of San Jose Island
The Lydia Ann Light
Blown up on Christmas Day, rebuilt, deactivated, bought by a billionaire, relit — and nobody agrees on who Lydia Ann was
The Mercer Logs
The handwritten shipping records that document every vessel, cargo, and storm on Aransas Pass from the 1860s forward
The Phoenix Restaurant & Bar
VerifiedCasual island dining with a full bar — open late and always lively
The Pirate's Poet's Chapel
A Texas Poet Laureate, a Wellesley graduate, and the oldest church on Mustang Island — built on a sand dune in 1937
The Red Snapper Fleet
How commercial fishing built Port Aransas — and how overfishing and regulation turned the island into a charter-fishing capital
The Red Tide That Built a University
How a catastrophic fish kill in 1935 led to the founding of the University of Texas Marine Science Institute
The Scales on the Wall
Built in 1886 from surplus Civil War barracks lumber — the hotel at the center of Port Aransas fishing history
The Shack on Beach and Station
How surf culture landed in Port Aransas in the early 1960s — rental stands, national champions, and a shop called East of Hawaii
The Tarpon Era
When Port Aransas was called Tarpon, Texas — and the Silver King ruled the coast
The Tarpon Inn, 2007
The Tarpon Inn in 2007, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1886, rebuilt after the 1919 hurric
The Tarpon Inn, Port Aransas
Historic photograph of the Tarpon Inn with early motorized vehicles parked in front. Photographed by J. E. Cotter betwee
They Said We Were Extinct
5,000 years on the Gulf Coast, declared extinct in 1858, written back into the Handbook of Texas in 2020
Three Tries, Thirty-Nine Years
How granite from the Hill Country, a private railway, and the Army Corps of Engineers finally tamed Aransas Pass
Tippy Toes
VerifiedCustom-fitted toe rings, anklets & coastal gifts — a Port A beach staple
Treasure Island
VerifiedIsland-themed bar with pirate vibes and cold drinks all day
Tropic Island Resort
VerifiedTropical vibes with heated saltwater pools — RV sites, cottages, and hotel rooms
Tropic Island RV Resort
VerifiedTropical-themed RV resort — relax, recharge, repeat
Trout Street Bar & Grill
VerifiedCasual waterfront eats on W Cotter — fish tacos and cold drinks
Two Ferries Crossing, Port Aransas, 2012
Two TxDOT ferries crossing the Corpus Christi Ship Channel simultaneously. The free ferry system runs 24/7 with up to 6
UTMSI Campus, Port Aransas, 2007
The University of Texas Marine Science Institute campus in Port Aransas, landscaped with palms along the ship channel. F
VFW Post 8967
VerifiedPort A's VFW — open to the public, cold beer, and real community
Vibe Taco
VerifiedCreative tacos and good vibes — where flavor meets the island lifestyle
Virginia's On The Bay
VerifiedWaterfront seafood since 1996 — bring your catch, they'll cook it
Weather & Water Safety
Gulf temps 60–85°F. Rip currents real. Sunscreen mandatory. Watch for jellyfish May–October.
Wildlife — Dolphins, Turtles, Whooping Cranes
Dolphins year-round. Sea turtle nests April–August. Whooping cranes winter Nov–March.
Winton's Guide Service
VerifiedPremier bay and flats guide service — priority PAL listing
Winton's Island Candy
VerifiedHomemade fudge, caramels & saltwater taffy since 1995
Wok On
VerifiedAsian-inspired wok dishes on a Texas beach island — it works