Welcome Guide to Restaurants and Sights
Sightseeing
Mustang Island State Park
9394 TX-36117 miles of beach to enjoy!
Port Aransas Museum
403 N Alister StGreat place to visit and it is free.
Farley Boat Works
716 W Avenue CVisit and build your own boat if you want to.
Port Aransas Nature Preserve
Port StreetGreat place for bird watching.
Wetland Park
1112 TX-361Great views and bird watching.
Aransas Pass Lydia Ann Lighthouse
Harbor Island RoadCool place to visit.
Food scene
We have dined here many times and always appreciate the service and excellent food.
24 locals recommend
Tortuga's Saltwater Grill
429 N Alister StWe have dined here many times and always appreciate the service and excellent food.
Excellent food, great views of the harbor, very pleasant atmosphere for families.
28 locals recommend
Trout Street Bar & Grill
104 W Cotter AveExcellent food, great views of the harbor, very pleasant atmosphere for families.
Kody's
2034 TX-361Great food and fun atmosphere.
Oceans of Seafood
165 W Cotter AveBuy your own fresh catch and cook it your self at home.
Best margaritas in town! 72 tequilas to choose from and tastings available. Best Mexican food in town!
32 locals recommend
La Playa MEXICAN GRILLE
222 Beach StBest margaritas in town! 72 tequilas to choose from and tastings available. Best Mexican food in town!
Venetian Hot Plate
232 Beach StPretty good Italian food and nice atmosphere.
Seafood and Spaghetti Works
910 TX-361Extensive menu with great prices and food.
Virginia's On the Bay
815 Trout StExcellent food, service and views of the harbor.
City advice
Getting around
Golf carts can be rented by the day or week.
There are several places to rent them in Port A. Most of the town streets allow them but not RT 361 south of Cut Off Rd/E Avenue G. They are fun to drive and take to the beach.
Getting around
Port Aransas/Aransas Pass Channel ferry.
If arriving thru Aransas Pass to Port Aransas, you must use the ferry. It is free but sometimes the wait to get on it to cross (200 yards) can be 15 minutes or more. There are four that can run at one time, but not all are in service. They hold between ~12 and ~20 cars/trucks.
Customs and culture
Beach Parking passes $12.00
You will need a beach parking pass if you are driving your personal car/truck/motorcycle and parking at the beach. You do not need to buy one for a golf cart if you decide to rent one. They can be purchased at most gas stations in town and they are good for one calendar year. Put it on your dash or windshield in view. The fine for not having one is $500.00.