Old Town Port Aransas Travel Guide

Corpus Christi

Autumn on Texas Gulf Coast, beach, sun, sand, sea, nature, recreation, vacation, holidays
Autumn on Texas Gulf Coast, beach, sun, sand, sea, nature, recreation, vacation, holidays
Christmas Eve 2019 beach sunrise
The Port Aransas Sand Fest is the last weekend in April, and has some of the most spectacular professional sand sculptures you'll ever see on display. We enjoyed driving our car right on the beach and bringing our own beverages and chairs to cool off on the beach afterward. 
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Top hotels in Old Town Port Aransas

Best Western Port Aransas

Best Western Port Aransas

2.5 out of 5
400 E Avenue G Port Aransas TX
The price is £70 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
£70
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Room was very clean. Breakfast selection was great and coffee machine with espresso option was a nice surprise!

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Best Western Port Aransas
No cleaning fee!!

No cleaning fee!!

Port Aransas TX
The price is £111 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
£111
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Port Aransas. Enjoy cable/satellite TV service, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Port Aransas Beach ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (129 reviews)
The house was clean and comfortable. I had everything I needed for my visit to Port A.

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

No cleaning fee!!
The cutest cottage in all of Port Aransas! Cottage for 2, Close to the beach

The cutest cottage in all of Port Aransas! Cottage for 2, Close to the beach

Port Aransas TX
Stay at this cottage in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Port Aransas Beach and Port Aransas Birding ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
Very nice cottage. Perfect for my husband and I. Air conditioning worked fantastic! Very close to the beach, great restaurants and souvenir stores. Parking was a little tight but we managed. Plenty of hot water. Very clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

The cutest cottage in all of Port Aransas! Cottage for 2, Close to the beach
Pet friendly home with private pool,hot tub,blocks from the beach & restaurants

Pet friendly home with private pool,hot tub,blocks from the beach & restaurants

Port Aransas TX
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Port Aransas Beach and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
The house was absolutely amazing! Close to the beach, stores and restaurants. Management is extremely attentive and available 24/7. I would totally recommend this house!!

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Pet friendly home with private pool,hot tub,blocks from the beach & restaurants
Hotel Lydia

Hotel Lydia

2.5 out of 5
445 W Cotter Avenue Port Aransas TX
Stay at this hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Spacious clean and quiet.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Hotel Lydia
Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island

Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island

2.5 out of 5
15202 Windward Dr Corpus Christi TX
The price is £73 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
£73
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,852 reviews)
The room was clean and the staff was friendly

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Port Aransas

Port Aransas, Texas - 9-28-2024. Port Aransas at sunset, along the ship channel, where commerce keeps moving in and out for various types of industries.

Harbor District

If you're spending some time in Harbor District, Roberts Point Park and Fisherman's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.

Harbor District
Lighthouse on a Texas lake near a large boat marina

Shibui Sands

Though Shibui Sands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like IB Magee Beach Park and Port Aransas Birding Center.

Shibui Sands
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Sand Point

Though Sand Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Holiday Beach and IB Magee Beach Park.

Sand Point
PORT ARANSAS, TX - 9 FEB 2023: Young surfer carries a surfboard on the beach, near the water of the Gulf of Mexico and a pier, in evening light.

Cinnamon Shore

While Cinnamon Shore isn't home to many top sights, Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cinnamon Shore
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City-by-the Sea

While there might not be top attractions in City-by-the Sea, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Conn Brown Harbor and Rialto Theater.

City-by-the Sea
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Palm Harbor

When in Palm Harbor, you can plan a visit to Rockport Beach Park and The Gallery of Rockport, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Palm Harbor


Old Town Port Aransas Travel Guide

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