Guidebook for Port Aransas
Food Scene
This is a unique coffee shop that is one of our family's favorite hangouts. Great variety of coffee and tea and fantastic island feel.
62 locals recommend
Island Joes Coffee and Gallery
14829 S Padre Island DrThis is a unique coffee shop that is one of our family's favorite hangouts. Great variety of coffee and tea and fantastic island feel.
Best burgers around. Tucked away and very casual - a great place to take the family for burgers and fries.
85 locals recommend
Padre Island Burger Company
11878 TX-361Best burgers around. Tucked away and very casual - a great place to take the family for burgers and fries.
Located in the hotel for Shlitterbaun waterpark, the atmosphere is great and the food is awesome. The portions are big too.
6 locals recommend
Eats Epicurea Restaurant & Bar
14353 Commodores DrLocated in the hotel for Shlitterbaun waterpark, the atmosphere is great and the food is awesome. The portions are big too.
Dine on the water. Outdoor and indoor dining. Live music on weekend nights, including most Fridays and great seafood.
118 locals recommend
Doc's Seafood and Steaks
13309 S Padre Island DrDine on the water. Outdoor and indoor dining. Live music on weekend nights, including most Fridays and great seafood.
Brooklyn Pie Co.
15326 S Padre Island DrDelicious pizza and salads. Great for a budget and fun for kids.
Entertainment & Activities
Waves Resort Corpus Christi
14353 Commodores DrBeautiful Aquarium located right on the water. It has been newly renovated over the last few years with lots to do and lots to see. Highly recommended, maybe not very budget friendly, though so be prepared.
68 locals recommend
Texas State Aquarium station
Beautiful Aquarium located right on the water. It has been newly renovated over the last few years with lots to do and lots to see. Highly recommended, maybe not very budget friendly, though so be prepared.
Parks & Nature
Fun and beautiful beach with lots of things to do including building sandcastles, swimming, surfing, fishing, etc.
80 locals recommend
Mustang Island State Park
9394 TX-361Fun and beautiful beach with lots of things to do including building sandcastles, swimming, surfing, fishing, etc.
Arts & Culture
Retired Ship Tours - lots of fun. A unique experience and fun for the family. Located under the Harbor Bridge, its a beautiful location - and a little hint ;) it was called the ghost ship at night because there are blue lights around it that cause it to glow at night on the bay.
272 locals recommend
USS Lexington
2914 N Shoreline BlvdRetired Ship Tours - lots of fun. A unique experience and fun for the family. Located under the Harbor Bridge, its a beautiful location - and a little hint ;) it was called the ghost ship at night because there are blue lights around it that cause it to glow at night on the bay.