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. This guide to the top spots to view the Port Aransas 4th of July fireworks will help reassure your children and give you a sneak peek into how wonderful the show is going to be!
Roberts Point Park
We’ve often said that Roberts Point Park could almost be considered the center point of all holiday celebrations, and on Independence Day, this is being proved once again. The fireworks show is scheduled to start at about 9:30 PM and can be seen from pretty much any vantage point in the park. The observation tower that overlooks the shipping channel may bring you closest to the fire in the sky, but because this show will be held over the water, the reflections of the colorful explosions can be viewed in the calm waters below, so as we said, every spot in the park will be the best spot to enjoy the show. We will say, however, that the brand new marine themed playground may be your children’s favorite spot to watch the show as they scramble all over the equipment, stopping mid-climb to watch open mouthed as the night sky lights up for the best fireworks show in the state of Texas!
The White Sand Beaches of Port Aransas
Make the entire day a celebration for America by spending that day on the white sand beaches of Port Aransas, enjoying a picnic lunch at midday, another dinner at sunset, and the fireworks that explode off in the distance. We like to believe that our American heroes who fought for our freedom did it for days like this, days in which nothing is more pressing than relaxing, that the only thing you have scheduled on the calendar is the fireworks show at nightfall. Spend the day building sandcastles at shore’s edge, snorkeling in the waters just off the beach, and letting the serenity of the sea permeate your entire being. You may lose a little of the serenity with the first explosions but take your eyes off the sky for just a moment and notice the colors reflected in your children’s wide eyes and know that no other 4th of July will ever compare to this one!
Set Sail with Red Dragon Pirate Cruises
Magic and whimsy can be the theme of the day when you board the Red Dragon Pirate Cruise, setting sail for adventure and ringside seats to the fireworks extravaganza. The ship is a replica of a pirate galleon, and the pirates on board are all just actors, ensuring that no one has to worry about walking the plank! The magic of a pirate cruise, however, will excite the imagination of your tiny travelers and as the cannons fire, the pirates fight with swords, and all activity stops at the sight of that first colorful explosion, we can promise that this fireworks show will be one that you will never forget. An onboard bar offers snacks and beverages (adult and soft!) so you may consider a rum drink on this most patriotic night of the year!
Scarlet Lady Dolphin Adventures Offers a Fireworks Cruise as Well
When you aren’t traveling with kids but still want to see the show from the water, Scarlet Lady Dolphin Adventures has the solution, offering its own fireworks cruise, a fully stocked bar, and an evening to remember. Children are invited on this cruise as well, with tickets costing $48 per person for ages 3 and up. Kids 2 and under are free, but food and beverages will cost extra. The Scarlet Lady is known for providing the best piña coladas in Port Aransas, so don’t be surprised if the other passengers get a little loud as the night sky lights up from this 45-minute-long show. The cruise itself only lasts about an hour and a half.
From the Balcony of your Sandcastle Condominiums Holiday Hideaway
You may not have to venture far to enjoy the best seats in Port Aransas, as our beachfront may offer their own best views from the balconies. Every adventure at home with us is going to be the best one, and as you sip your own pina colada prepared in our fully equipped kitchens, you won’t have to worry about the drive home. Snacks taste better in salt air and taste even better when the big booms start, and because you won’t be directly under the explosions, any family member who may be a little sensitive to the loud noises can relax and enjoy the show with no fear. The booms are softer here, and this 4th of July adventure will entice you to make a return trip next year, the year after that, and even the year after that! Reserve your favorite holiday hideaway today and start a new 4th of July tradition for your family.
