Things to Do in Port Aransas
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Activities Near Your Stay
From golfing and fishing charters to sunset cruises and more, these are some of our favorite Port Aransas activities.
Woody Sports Center
Woody Sports Center offers full- and half-day private charter fishing trips for one to six people in Port Aransas, with bait, tackle, and ice provided.
Texas Surf Camps
Year-round surf lessons, parties, and summer camps in Port Aransas, Corpus Christi, and Galveston, Texas led by certified instructors.
Whooping Crane Boat Tour
Experience guided whooping crane and dolphin boat tours aboard the Skimmer with Rockport Adventures, plus sunset cruises in summer months.
Third Coast Kitesurfing
Learn to kitesurf on Port Aransas beaches with patient instructors offering beginner lessons and water sports instruction.
Sunny Ray Cruises
Explore Mustang Island aboard the 31-foot Sarah Beth motor yacht, spotting dolphins and viewing Lydia Ann Lighthouse along the Texas gulf coast.
SkyDive South Texas
Experience a thrilling tandem skydive over Mustang Island with professional instructors, featuring 45 seconds of freefall and a graceful parachute landing.
Scarlet Lady Dolphin Adventures
Experience dolphin watching tours along Lydia Ann Channel in Port Aransas aboard the Scarlet Lady, departing from Captain Kelly's Deep Sea Headquarters.
Professurf
Learn to surf in Port A with Professurf's private lessons taught by a nationally certified Masters-level instructor with 50+ years of experience.
Port a H20
Port A H20 offers jet ski rentals, SUP lessons, kayaks, and private boat charters in calm Texas Gulf waters perfect for water sports enthusiasts.
Port Aransas Fishing
Discover world-class bay and offshore fishing in Port Aransas with expert guides and party boat charters for redfish, trout, tuna, and more.
Palmilla Beach Golf Club
Play the Arnold Palmer-designed course at Palmilla Beach Golf Club in Port Aransas with Gulf views, no membership required, and complimentary golf cart included.
Laguna Charters
Charter a luxury catamaran for Gulf of Mexico sailing adventures near Padre Island and Port Aransas with Laguna Charters.
Horace Caldwell Fishing Pier
Fish the 1,240-foot Horace Caldwell Pier in Port Aransas, a year-round, 24-hour lighted pier on Mustang Island's IB Magee Beach Park.
Golf Cart Rentals
Rent golf carts daily in Port Aransas with free delivery to your vacation rental property. Explore the area conveniently and affordably.
Fisherman's Warf
Book fishing trips at Fisherman's Warf in Port Aransas and Rockport Harbor, featuring specialty 56-hour tuna expeditions in February and March.
Dolphin Docks
Dolphin Docks offers four-hour bay fishing and deep-water trips for tuna, wahoo, and dorado year-round.
Deep Sea Headquarters
Captain Kelly's Deep Sea Headquarters offers bay fishing trips, private charters, and sunset cruises in Port Aransas with tackle and bait included.
Chute 'Em up Parasailing
Experience parasailing over the Gulf of Mexico in Port Aransas with Chute 'Em Up Parasailing, offering thrilling aerial views from a safe, towed parachute experience.
Captain Brent Hopkins - Ace in the Hole Guide Service
Expert bay fishing and hunting guide service in Port Aransas with 30+ years of saltwater experience. Small group trips on Coast Guard-approved boats.