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 vacation time comes around, the family vacation brings about that golden moment of absolute perfection, especially when the holiday is Memorial Day and the vacation destination is Port Aransas! Offering summer fun and family moments, your days will just keep getting better when you choose Sandcastle Condominiums for your vacation accommodations and follow these tips for family-friendly Port Aransas Memorial Day activities during your Texas-sized adventures.
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Building Sandcastles on the Beach
There is just something special about spending a sunny day on the beach using buckets, shovels, and other accoutrements to create something out of the white granules of sand, but not everyone excels at this activity. The water to sand ration has to be just so and not everyone has that creative streak that enables them to build the perfect tower. Maybe you visited during Texas SandFest in April and are feeling a little concerned that your sweet toddler will expect you to build something equally fantastic during your Memorial Day shenanigans. This is where the Port Aransas Sandcastle Guy comes into the picture, offering lessons on sandcastle construction so parents can feel proud of their work and kids will be amazed! An artist in his own right, the Sandcastle Guy loves to share the secrets of sand construction with the world and his Facebook page, Port Aransas Sandcastle Guy will show you examples of his and his student’s work.
Following the Dolphins
No, we’re not talking football here, we are actually talking about cruises that take you where the sea’s friendliest creatures frolic, with Scarlett Lady Dolphin Adventures (440 W Cotter Avenue) leading the way to an adventure unparalleled. The Scarlett Lady is one of the newest boats in the water, offering space for up to 48 passengers to have the best time of their lives. Tours start at just $38 per person, which is quite a bargain when you realize that the memories you make at sea with the dolphins will last a lifetime. They also offer sunset dolphin cruises, so parents can experience a little romance as the search for dolphins goes on. The guides are knowledgeable, funny, and will keep boredom away, as they display a knowledge of ALL the creatures in the sea.
Yo Ho Ho, and Yes, They Have Rum Drinks
Red Dragon Pirate Cruises, also taking off from 440 W Cotter Avenue, offers a thrilling sea experience that we can promise your kids will never stop talking about. Also offering another chance to see the dolphins, only this time from the deck of a Spanish galleon replica, and in the company of a scurvy group of scallywag pirates! There will be cannon fire, sword fighting, and the hunt for pirate booty, all adventures that will be enjoyed by your tiny pirates in training, and because of the Slurp and Burp Pub, we are sure that you will enjoy it as well! Serving both adult and child beverages, this adventure is one that will never be forgotten, and we know that you will take plenty of pictures to help in retaining those memories.
A Day in the Park
Roberts Point Park, 301 JC Barr Boulevard has long been the center of most holiday celebrations, romantic proposals, and family activities, and as of January of this year, it has become even more family friendly with the opening of the Roberts Point Playground. Offering a variety of play structures, some interactive activities, and so much fun you may have trouble getting the littles to leave, a day in Roberts Point Park can be made even better with a picnic basket or cooler filled with your favorite lunch items. Pavilions shade a selection of picnic tables and their proximity to the park’s sports courts ensure that you will have some dining entertainment as you watch the athletes play!
Family Time at Home with Sandcastle Condominiums
Our Sandcastle Condominiums holiday hideaways will provide more ways to enjoy moments with the family, including barbecues in the community grilling area, swim parties in the community pool, and all manner of comfortable adventures inside the spaces that will feel like home to you and your family. Playing board games around the dining tables at the end of every day, watching Disney movies on Smart TVs, or simply relaxing on balconies that look out over the Gulf, watching the sky turn to fire as the sun drops below the horizon. Reserve your favorite holiday haven today!
