Beach Hotels in Port Aransas, TX

Located on the scenic Mustang Island, Port Aransas is a seaside city along the Texas coast. This Gulf of Mexico destination has miles of pristine beaches, outdoor activities and plenty of boardwalk views to enjoy. From fresh seafood and walks on the shore to family-friendly attractions and unique landmarks, there are fun things to explore around every corner. Here, you’re on island time and can truly escape to a playground of surf and turf for the ultimate Texan vacation. We have the best beach hotels in Port Aransas for your island getaway, with incredible amenities and world-class service.

With warm, crystal-clear waters and soft sand shores, Port Aransas Beach is a great place to enjoy the gentle surf. The beachfront offers miles and miles of perfect swimming, sandcastle building, boogie boarding, fishing, and basking in the sun. Between the beautiful Gulf of Mexico waves, diverse wildlife, unique cultural experiences, and historical sites, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Our downtown Port Aransas beach hotels offer the best of both worlds where you can stay minutes from putting your toes in the sand and nearby the best attractions in the city.

As a friendly and welcoming beach town, Port Aransas offers the best of small city charm and seaside luxury. Start at Roberts Point Park, a beautiful observation tower surrounded by a nature park with unbeatable views of the bay, colorful sunsets and dolphins jumping along the horizon. This waterfront park features more than 50 acres on a peninsula of land that juts out over the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. See the sailboats and ships that dock in the harbor and watch ferryboats, tankers and ships come and go. Here, there are pavilions, picnic areas and shady trees, as well as nature trails, fishing spots and grassy areas to enjoy. There is also a performance stage that hosts live music, community events and local festivals. An overlook patio area is a perfect place to grab a great picture of the Dennis Dreyer Municipal Harbor and panoramic views of the Lydia Ann Channel. It’s no wonder Roberts Point Park is a favorite with visitors and locals alike as it also offers shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, a bocci court, basketball courts and a fun playground.

Avian enthusiasts will love visiting the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, a native pollinator garden full of trees, wildlife and birds galore. Stroll along the 750-foot-long boardwalk over the freshwater wetlands trail with a bench overlooking the salt marshes. Bring your binoculars (or rent some from the visitor’s center) but also be prepared to see birds up close and personal in these alligator-inhabited wetlands that are home to a wide variety of birds. These include waterfowl, heron and egrets, ducks, pelicans, wading birds, songbirds and roseate spoonbills—the Port Aransas city bird. There’s also the local mascot you may be able to spot, “Boots,” a large American alligator. From the observation platform, you can search native plant species, hummingbirds and turtles. To get started on your Texan adventure to the coast, book our beach hotels in Port Aransas to find the tranquility and relaxation you’ve been looking for.

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