Sandcastle Blog

When you first began to plan your visit to Port Aransas, you probably had a list of at most three or four things that you knew you wanted to do, including spending a day on the beach, fishing from the jetties, eating fresh seafood, and relaxing comfortably in our Sandcastle Condominiums Port A escapes. And you will do those things—what’s the point in visiting this part of Texas if you’re...

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....

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...

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...

When you first started to imagine a Port Aransas vacation, we can almost guarantee that most of your daydreams revolved around the waves that crash against white sand beaches and the joy the salt air can bring to your adventures. And because your second great decision of 2025 was. choosing Sandcastle Condominiums for your vacation accommodations, you know that in addition to the magic of the sea, you will experience...

Join Us for the Sandcastle Spring Classic: A Pickleball Tournament to Remember! Get ready for an exciting weekend filled with fun, competition, and community spirit at the Sandcastle Condominiums’ very first pickleball tournament – the Sandcastle Spring Classic! Taking place from March 28-30, this event promises to be a fantastic experience for players and spectators alike. Kick Off with a Drink and Dink! The festivities begin on Friday night with...

If there is a better place to spend your Spring Break than on the beaches of Port Aransas, please tell us, we NEED to know. Our little barrier island home brings us such joy and may be why we rarely want to take our own vacations; we live in paradise, why would we want to go anywhere else? If your Spring Break plans are bringing you to our Texas hometown,...