Aransas Pass Guidebook
Food scene
Gulf seafood & cocktails are the draw at this casual waterfront establishment with outdoor seating.
12 locals recommend
Redfish Willie's Waterfront Grill
322 Huff StGulf seafood & cocktails are the draw at this casual waterfront establishment with outdoor seating.
Established in 1929, this humble place offers American comfort food & some Mexican options. Also try the fresh baked pies; yummy!!
15 locals recommend
Bakery Cafe
434 S Commercial StEstablished in 1929, this humble place offers American comfort food & some Mexican options. Also try the fresh baked pies; yummy!!
Down-to-earth waterfront eatery with marina views, preparing seafood, steaks & other classic bites.
48 locals recommend
Mickey's Bar and Grill
430 Ransom RdDown-to-earth waterfront eatery with marina views, preparing seafood, steaks & other classic bites.
All you can eat comfort food buffet. Always fresh and great selection!
16 locals recommend
Butter Churn - Aransas Pass
1275 Hwy 35 BypassAll you can eat comfort food buffet. Always fresh and great selection!
Coffee Shops
Fantastic selection of coffees,teas, and treats! Great ambience and Carmella is always a joy to visit with!
Carmella's Coffee And Teas
346 S Commercial StFantastic selection of coffees,teas, and treats! Great ambience and Carmella is always a joy to visit with!
Nightlife
Bars, pubs, and taverns
This is the place to be for craft brews, terrific wine, scrumptious appetizers, and inviting ambiance!
8 locals recommend
Hook & Ladder Brewpub
130 E Goodnight AveThis is the place to be for craft brews, terrific wine, scrumptious appetizers, and inviting ambiance!
Beaches and Pools
29,000 sq. ft. facility with 3 pools, 3 slides, a high dive & low dive, lilly pads, and a rope net for everyone to play on.
19 locals recommend
Aransas Pass Aquatic Center
400 E Johnson Ave29,000 sq. ft. facility with 3 pools, 3 slides, a high dive & low dive, lilly pads, and a rope net for everyone to play on.
With more than five miles of coastline, we have plenty of room for fun in the sun. Hang out on the beach, fish in the bay, add birds to your life list, and explore this unspoiled barrier island park. It’s time to head to the coast!
80 locals recommend
Mustang Island State Park
9394 TX-361With more than five miles of coastline, we have plenty of room for fun in the sun. Hang out on the beach, fish in the bay, add birds to your life list, and explore this unspoiled barrier island park. It’s time to head to the coast!
Port Aransas is a city on Mustang Island, on the Texas coast. It's known for its Gulf of Mexico beaches and fish-filled waterways. Roberts Point Park offers an observation tower for bay views and dolphin sightings. At Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, a boardwalk crosses alligator-inhabited wetlands that are also home to birds like roseate spoonbills. Boats run from Fisherman's Wharf to secluded San José Island.
126 locals recommend
Port Aransas
Port Aransas is a city on Mustang Island, on the Texas coast. It's known for its Gulf of Mexico beaches and fish-filled waterways. Roberts Point Park offers an observation tower for bay views and dolphin sightings. At Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, a boardwalk crosses alligator-inhabited wetlands that are also home to birds like roseate spoonbills. Boats run from Fisherman's Wharf to secluded San José Island.
Attractions
Historical theater restored to provide entertainment to the Coastal Bend. Plays, music concerts, weekly music jam, special events venue.
13 locals recommend
Rialto Theater
327 S Commercial StHistorical theater restored to provide entertainment to the Coastal Bend. Plays, music concerts, weekly music jam, special events venue.
Recreation
Redfish, Speckled Trout Black Drum and Flounder are what's on top for your fishing adventure with Capt. Pete. He is a knowledgeable and professionally licensed (USCG) fishing captain - who's only desire it to show you a great time on the water. He caters to beginners to experienced anglers and families with young children are his forte! But catching fish is just part of what he does so well!
Island Boy Charters
613 S Gulf StRedfish, Speckled Trout Black Drum and Flounder are what's on top for your fishing adventure with Capt. Pete. He is a knowledgeable and professionally licensed (USCG) fishing captain - who's only desire it to show you a great time on the water. He caters to beginners to experienced anglers and families with young children are his forte! But catching fish is just part of what he does so well!
The most practical fishing kayak here on the Texas coast is a sit-on-top style, very comfortable and designed for fishing.
They use Wilderness Systems Kayaks in the rental fleet as well as guided trips. They have the Tarpon series models T160, T140, T120, T100 and in the Ride models they have the R135 and R115.
6 locals recommend
Slowride Guide Services
821 S Commercial StThe most practical fishing kayak here on the Texas coast is a sit-on-top style, very comfortable and designed for fishing.
They use Wilderness Systems Kayaks in the rental fleet as well as guided trips. They have the Tarpon series models T160, T140, T120, T100 and in the Ride models they have the R135 and R115.