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Looking for a summer escape that doesn’t feel overdone? Port Aransas hits the sweet spot between relaxed and memorable. It’s beach town meets fishing village meets everything-you-need-in-one-place. You can start your day with a beachside coffee, head out for a boat ride or some boutique shopping, and be back in time for a backyard dinner under the stars. What makes it even better is having a summer rental that gives...

When you first began to make plans for your 4th of July journey to Port Aransas, we can guess that upon learning of those plans, your kids immediately began to worry about seeing the fireworks. Fireworks shows are the best part of the celebration, and we at Sandcastle Condominiums can assure you that our Texas-sized fireworks display is going to be a beautiful highlight in a vacation filled with many....

Looking for a summer escape that doesn’t feel overdone? Port A vacation hits the sweet spot between relaxed and memorable. It’s beach town meets fishing village meets everything-you-need-in-one-place. You can start your day with a beachside coffee, head out for a boat ride or some boutique shopping, and be back in time for a backyard dinner under the stars. What makes it even better is having a summer rental that...

There are places you visit where kids feel uncomfortable and bored and then there is Port Aransas, an island town filled with so many kid-friendly activities, your children will beg you to stay longer. Even better, Port A is a town that adults love as well, offering adventures that the entire family will enjoy and we at Sandcastle Condominiums include staying in our seaside sanctuaries as one of the most...

When you want to spend real time at the beach, having direct access is what makes the difference. Planning a beach vacation here means looking for a place where you can step from your rental right onto the sand, no hassle or long walks required. At Sandcastle Condominiums, beach access comes built in, giving you the freedom to make every day as simple or adventurous as you want, whether you’re...

Not every vacation needs a long checklist and months of lead time. If you’re looking to get out of town now, Port Aransas has you covered with great beaches, laid-back vibes, and last-minute vacation rentals in Port Aransas you can book on short notice. Book a Rental Today! Why Port Aransas Works for Last-Minute Trips There’s a reason travelers from all over Texas and beyond flock to Port Aransas on...

The family unit is an ever-changing one, expanding, shrinking, then expanding again as children get married and begin to have children of their own, but there is that sweet spot in the time continuum when the family unit is as close to perfect as could be. The kids are of the age that no longer gives you grief (mostly), your spouse is at good places in their career, and when...

Planning a summer vacation is almost as fun as taking the vacation, especially if your plans are made during the coldest and darkest days of winter and your vacation brings you to the beaches of Port Aransas. Offering sunshine, warmth, and all the comforts of home when you choose Sandcastle Condominiums for your beachy retreat. This guide to getting a head start on your Port Aransas, Texas summer vacation will...

Winter is over and the first signs of spring may have sprung in your hometown making you long for even more sunshine, beach days, and perhaps an Easter getaway to Port Aransas. We at Sandcastle condominiums think that’s a great idea, there is so much to see and do here and since Easter falls on April 20 this year, it will be warm and almost summer-like and we thought we...

April is one of our favorite months of the year and when you visit Port Aransas during the month of spring flowers, it may become yours as well, especially when you attend any of the top events we have listed below. Covering the gamut from art to sand, every adventure you experience is sure to be your favorite and when the event ends and you discover how tired you really...