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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...

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...

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...

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...

Port Aransas, a charming coastal town on the Texas Gulf Coast, offers a unique and delightful setting for Halloween festivities. Known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant community, Port Aransas transforms into a Halloween haven each fall. With its warm, inviting atmosphere and family-friendly spirit, the town provides an excellent backdrop for a memorable trick-or-treating experience. Here’s a guide to the best aspects of trick-or-treating in Port Aransas and tips...

Fall in Port Aransas may be our favorite time of the year, offering all the fun of summer without being too hot or too humid, and if your journey brings you our way this fall, your stay in our Sandcastle Condominiums escapes will make this getaway as close to perfect as possible. Offering beach views, luxury amenities, and all the comforts of home, these spaces are destined to become an...

Everyone knows that one person that makes their own rules in life, traveling through each year a day at a time, notching new experiences and understanding that there is a whole world out there to explore, even as their journeys are often solo ones. And maybe that person is you, or at least that person is the one you want to be, but the thought of traveling alone worries you,...

The kids are already dragging their feet, whining over the back-to-school schedule you have imposed, and as the days pass, bringing us ever closer to that first ringing of the school bell, we at Sandcastle Condominiums have to admit we agree with them. Before long, your life will be filled with meetings, homework, school sports, and all the crazy that accompanies fall, so why hurry that along even a bit?...

A summer vacation at the beach is something nearly everyone dreams about and when your summer journey takes you to Port Aransas in June, your vacation dreams are guaranteed to come true. Spend your days frolicking at the beach, hanging out at our Sandcastle Condominiums sanctuaries, and attending top events that take place in June, creating a vacation experience you will never forget. This guide to the top events will...

We at Sandcastle Condominiums love our hometown of Port Aransas. Offering that classic beach lifestyle while also providing a small-town charm in which our neighbors are our friends and smiles and waves from passing drivers are most common, we can’t imagine living anywhere else on earth. Chances are, however, our small town is not one you have heard of before, as it often overshadowed by the much larger city of...