Amanda's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The most beautiful bird spotting ever! Very secluded and often requires four wheel drive to get to the end. Be careful, avoid dangerous tides and strangers, fill up in gas. There is no cell service!
129 locals recommend
Padre Island National Seashore
20420 Park Road 22The most beautiful bird spotting ever! Very secluded and often requires four wheel drive to get to the end. Be careful, avoid dangerous tides and strangers, fill up in gas. There is no cell service!
Whitecap Beach
14802 Whitecap BlvdRockport Beach
Ferry Landing
619 W Cotter AvePort Aransas Beach Park
Texas State Aquarium
2710 North Shoreline BoulevardSouth Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
8545 S Staples StThe Art Museum of South Texas
1902 N Shoreline BlvdUSS Lexington
2914 N Shoreline BlvdActivities
Horses on the Beach
19136 S Padre Island DrMy kids had a great time. I thought maybe they were too old...heck, I had a great time!! Fire show, interactive sword fight, very funny comedy act too!
41 locals recommend
Red Dragon Pirate Cruises
440 W Cotter AveMy kids had a great time. I thought maybe they were too old...heck, I had a great time!! Fire show, interactive sword fight, very funny comedy act too!
Treasure Island Golf & Games
14041 S Padre Island DrPort Aransas Fishermans Wharf
900 Tarpon StHurricane Alley Waterpark
702 E Port AveCole Park
2600 Ocean DrSelena Memorial Statue
600 N Shoreline BlvdCoastal Bend Kayak
1044 S Commercial StRialto Theater
327 S Commercial StSurrender At Sunrise - Flounder Gigging Trips Port Aransas Rockport
519 Bigelow StRoberts Point Park
301 J C Barr BlvdPort A H2O Jet Ski rentals, SUP & Kayak rentals
416 Chloe's WayNeighborhoods
Padre Island
Fish from the shore while the family plays! Texas beaches are drivable, and you can build bonfires less than 36inches. No more lugging wagons and coolers from the parking lot!
249 locals recommend
Rockport Beach
Fish from the shore while the family plays! Texas beaches are drivable, and you can build bonfires less than 36inches. No more lugging wagons and coolers from the parking lot!
Port Aransas Beach
Food scene
Fins
420 W Cotter AveBest fresh local fish eatery with waterfront dining
Just one street over from Beloved Garden, get a homemade Italian style pizza from an amazing family owned business.
Shorty's Pizza and More
Just one street over from Beloved Garden, get a homemade Italian style pizza from an amazing family owned business.
Waterfront dining, bird watching, and AMAZING food!
140 locals recommend
Paradise Key Dockside Bar N Grille Cove Harbor Rockport Tx
165 Cove Harbor NWaterfront dining, bird watching, and AMAZING food!
Mickey's Bar and Grill
430 Ransom RdCoasters
Waterfront dining with fresh catch!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Don’t get a TICKET!!
Don’t speed, and come to a complete stop at all stop signs and right on red. The local PD is a stickler! I wouldn’t want your vacation ruined
Getting around
Beach Pass
A beach parking permit is necessary to drive on the local beach. You can pick one up at the local Stripes gas station for $12/year.