Shari’s guidebook to Port Aransas and surrounding areas.
Food scene
Great atmosphere and excellent variety of food and a bit of a view. This is one of my favorite places to eat seafood.
33 residents recomanen
Fins
420 W Cotter AveGreat atmosphere and excellent variety of food and a bit of a view. This is one of my favorite places to eat seafood.
There is a huge choice of food that will make all visitors happy. The restaurant is very kid friendly and has an amazing salad bar. Don't forget to visit their gift shop on the way out.
29 residents recomanen
Seafood and Spaghetti Works
910 TX-361There is a huge choice of food that will make all visitors happy. The restaurant is very kid friendly and has an amazing salad bar. Don't forget to visit their gift shop on the way out.
Amazing food! Great atmosphere! Shrimp and crab dishes are what we order when we go here.
14 residents recomanen
The Phoenix Restaurant & Bar
3500-A Island Moorings PkwyAmazing food! Great atmosphere! Shrimp and crab dishes are what we order when we go here.
If you know Port A, then you know Virginia's On The Bay! The views are amazing and the food is some of the best in town! Don't miss going here!
53 residents recomanen
Virginia's On the Bay
815 Trout StIf you know Port A, then you know Virginia's On The Bay! The views are amazing and the food is some of the best in town! Don't miss going here!
Some of the best Mexican food around. And the margaritas are AMAZING!
14 residents recomanen
Cancun Grill & Cantina
1023 TX-361Some of the best Mexican food around. And the margaritas are AMAZING!
Do. Not. Miss. Out. Going. Here. The food is unlike any other anywhere. The flavors are out of this world! This is a favorite of locals and for good reason! Just try it and you'll see!
57 residents recomanen
Irie's Island Food
200 W Avenue GDo. Not. Miss. Out. Going. Here. The food is unlike any other anywhere. The flavors are out of this world! This is a favorite of locals and for good reason! Just try it and you'll see!
Upscale and the best food in Port A. The chef is beyond talented. The mixture of flavors puts this at our number 1 recommendation.
9 residents recomanen
Liberty Hall
106 E Cotter AveUpscale and the best food in Port A. The chef is beyond talented. The mixture of flavors puts this at our number 1 recommendation.
When the tablecloths are paper, then you know you're in for some good ol' cajun food! Don't miss this place if you're hankering for shellfish!
20 residents recomanen
The Crazy Cajun Seafood Restaurant
303 E Beach St
When the tablecloths are paper, then you know you're in for some good ol' cajun food! Don't miss this place if you're hankering for shellfish!
Sightseeing
This is one of the most fun things I have done in Port A. It is a MUST do if you've never done it. Highly geared towards kids but fun for all ages.
41 residents recomanen
Red Dragon Pirate Cruises
440 W Cotter AveThis is one of the most fun things I have done in Port A. It is a MUST do if you've never done it. Highly geared towards kids but fun for all ages.
The beaches are the best around! The atmosphere is so warm and relaxing you don't have to go to Mexico to get a true beach vacation.
87 residents recomanen
Port Aransas Beach Park
The beaches are the best around! The atmosphere is so warm and relaxing you don't have to go to Mexico to get a true beach vacation.
Try to take the ferry into Port Aransas. It's something that everyone must do at least once when they're in Port A. Watch for dolphins!!
17 residents recomanen
Ferry Landing
619 W Cotter AveTry to take the ferry into Port Aransas. It's something that everyone must do at least once when they're in Port A. Watch for dolphins!!
Go for the fun, go for the fish, go for the awesome dolphin watching trips! This is the place to go if you're legs are sea worthy and your expectations are high!
18 residents recomanen
Dolphin Dock Inc.
300 W Cotter AveGo for the fun, go for the fish, go for the awesome dolphin watching trips! This is the place to go if you're legs are sea worthy and your expectations are high!
The infamous Mustang Island State Park. Beaches for miles!
80 residents recomanen
Mustang Island State Park
9394 TX-361The infamous Mustang Island State Park. Beaches for miles!
This is the place to go if you want to be alone! This island has nothing on it but sand and water! Feeling adventurous or needed some secluded time to yourself! This is it!!
23 residents recomanen
San Jose Island
This is the place to go if you want to be alone! This island has nothing on it but sand and water! Feeling adventurous or needed some secluded time to yourself! This is it!!
This is the place where local fisherman go! So you can't go wrong! Come catch trout, blacktip sharks, huge red and black drum and lots more!
14 residents recomanen
Horace Caldwell Pier
Port Aransas Beach RoadThis is the place where local fisherman go! So you can't go wrong! Come catch trout, blacktip sharks, huge red and black drum and lots more!
Ready for some wildlife? Pelicans, Seagulls, Rosette Spoonbills, Egrets, Iris, Herons and an alligator to go with them. If you want wildlife, peace and serenity, then this is the place for you!
22 residents recomanen
Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
1356 Ross AveReady for some wildlife? Pelicans, Seagulls, Rosette Spoonbills, Egrets, Iris, Herons and an alligator to go with them. If you want wildlife, peace and serenity, then this is the place for you!
Some of the best birdwatching on the island. Great trails for seeing tons of wildlife. This is what Port A is all about!
14 residents recomanen
Port Aransas Nature Preserve
Port StreetSome of the best birdwatching on the island. Great trails for seeing tons of wildlife. This is what Port A is all about!