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 bring light to your dark and warmth to the frigid cold of your real life at home in the Midwest.
No Winter Coats Here
Summers in Port A are rather sultry, and although we are going to suggest you bring a light jacket to guard against the chill of a moonlit walk on the beach, shorts, tee shirt, swimsuits, and sun dresses are all you will need to feel comfortable in our casual coastal town. The sun will be bright, so sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a baseball hat is also suggested, helping guard against the lobster look that really isn’t attractive at all. Flip flops will cover most of your walking needs, but if a hike or a horseback ride is in your future, good, sturdy walking shoes will ensure you end the experience feeling refreshed and excited. Pack some snacks for the plane, a hydration pack for any hikes you may take, and a sense of excitement as you prepare for a flight that will take you eons away from your own front door.
All the Things You Can Do on the Beaches of Port Aransas
The first and last thing on your Port Aransas vacation itinerary is, of course, a visit to the beaches of Port Aransas. Offering the opportunity to relax under an umbrella as the waves provide a soundtrack to your day, an opportunity to play as you build sandcastles at shore’s edge, and an opportunity to explore the daredevil part of your personality. Rent jet skis from Getting’ Salty Water Sports, take kiteboarding lessons at Port A H20, or fly through the sky while tethered to a boat below with a parasailing adventure from Chute ‘Em Up Parasailing. There is no wrong way to spend time on the beach, just many wonderful possibilities!
Plan on Something Unique
Fishing is a popular summer activity in Port A, so you may be wondering what is so unique about that. It’s not the activity we are talking about, it’s what will be dangling off the business end of your line, as we think a mako shark fishing charter from Just Doin’ It Shark Fishing, located at On the Beach Drive, will make this summer vacation shine like no other and have your friends and family talking about you for years to come. You will be fishing from the beach, so perhaps we should have added this topic to our beach section, but wherever shark fishing lands on the page, it is sure to be the adventure you will never forget. Mako shark fishing season is all year round, but there is a special joy that accompanies a summer fishing session, especially when the big one doesn’t get away!
Dining Adventures in Port Aransas
Our barrier island town isn’t that large but you may be surprised at the diversity of restaurant options you will discover during your stay. Your Texas vacation is the best time to taste truly authentic Mexican food, Restaurant San Juan located at 410 Cut-off Road is one of our faves, but don’t say we didn’t warn you when you learn that you will never love that restaurant at home the same way again. Texas Barbecue at MacDaddy’s Family Kitchen, 118 Beach Street, will change your life, and if you are celebrating something wonderful, even if that something wonderful is just the fact that you are living it up during your Texas beach vacation, Virginia’s on the Bay is where we suggest you enjoy a celebratory dinner. Offering Gulf views, fresh and locally harvested seafood, and the added bonus of being able to enjoy a fiery Port A sunset while sipping a delectable chardonnay, Virginia’s will also prep and serve your own catch of the day if you don’t want the mess and hassle.
Plan to Relax
Your favorite planning moments may be the ones where you get to relax at home in your Sandcastle Condominiums summer sanctuary. Offering views of the sea that will both calm and excite, the casual vibe of beach life permeates each space, inviting you to kick off your shoes, tie your hair up in a messy bun, and forget that real life exists. Comfort reigns supreme and the lazy days of summer will shine brightly on your soul when you choose our retreats for your vacation accommodations. Reserve your favorite escape today!
