Getaway at Port A

09/08/2024

Anchor Your Fall Traditions

06/28/2024

UPDATE: Due to the incoming hurricane/tropical storm and expected beach and weather conditions next week, the sea turtle release has been cancelled. We apologize and thank everyone for being understanding! We hope to see you all at the next one!

06/28/2024

06/26/2024

New Program Alert!

🎣 Join the park’s first-ever Fish & Feathers intern and the park’s new Fishing Ambassadors to Learn to Surf Fish!

This all-ages program is designed for the absolute beginner to learn all about fishing. From basic tackle, knot tying, casting, to stewardship and conservation, park staff and volunteers will help you gain the knowledge to pick up fishing all on your own.

This 90-minute program starts at 9:30 am at the Malaquite Visitor Center and begins with a classroom session and then moves down to Malaquite Beach to fish for approximately 45-60 minutes. All equipment is provided thanks to our friends at the IGFA! Participants should come prepared with what they need for the weather conditions, including sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, drinking water, and clothes that can get wet.

Space is limited and advance registration is required. Signup by calling the Malaquite Visitor Center at 361-949-8068. You may signup beginning 7 days before each program date.

Program Dates:
📅 Saturday, June 29, 2024 (All spots full)
📅 Saturday, July 6, 2024 (All spots full)
📅 Saturday, July 13, 2024 (All spots full)
📅 Saturday, July 20, 2024 (All spots full)
📅 Saturday, July 27, 2024

Children must be accompanied by a participating adult during the program. A fishing license is not required for this instructional program and all fishing is catch and release only.

05/31/2024

So fun!

Announcing an amazing partnership with Doc's Seafood and Steaks . Now, the coolest place to beat the heat and eat every Thursday Friday and Saturdays alternating.

04/29/2024

Palm Social

04/10/2024

🏰 Important 2024 Update 🏰

This year's Texas SandFest is scooting down the beach to a new permanent position between Beach Markers 13 (North entrance) and 17 (South entrance). This decision was made for better movement of traffic to accommodate shuttles and bus routes.

How will this affect you? ⬇️
👉 Your parking plans may need to shift slightly. The North end general parking lot will now be located at Marker 9, with an exit at Avenue G/Marker 0. The South end general parking entrance will be at Marker 19, with an exit at 17.5.
👉 RTA will still be picking up from remote parking lots at Roberts Point Park, Port Aransas Community Park, and Gracie's Way. The only change with the shuttle is that your new pick-up and drop-off point will be at the end of Access Road 1-A…just a couple hundred feet from the SandFest South entrance gate!
👉 The ADA parking lot will now be located at Marker 12.5, with an exit at 11.5.
👉 The elderly and disabled drop off area will be around Marker 12.
👉 The VIP parking lot will now be located at Marker 11.5, with an exit at 10.5.

Check out the FAQ page to answer all your questions: https://www.portaransas.org/texas-sandfest/about/faq/

03/30/2024

Daily tours leave at 11 AM and 6:30 PM. 🐬🐬
Go to scarletladydolphincruise.com to book your adventure.

12/01/2023

'Tis the season for holiday events! Here's a list of the upcoming holiday events in Port Aransas:

🎄 Holiday Golf Cart Parade on December 2 starting at 5 p.m.
🎅🏻 Santa in the Park on December 2 starting at 5:30 p.m.
🎄 Holiday Shop Around, December 8–10
🤶🏻 Lighted Boat Parade on December 9 starting at 6 p.m.
🎄 Holiday Drone Show on December 9 following the Lighted Boat Parade.

For full details on holiday events click here ➡️ https://www.portaransas.org/events/holiday/