As we near the end of another beautiful year, it may be time for you to start thinking about, and planning, your next family vacation. We all know how quickly a year flies by, and no one wants to be at the end of the next one, suddenly realizing that they never managed to take a well-deserved family vacation. If you start planning now, that tragedy will not occur, especially if you choose to visit Port Aransas as your destination and Sandcastle Condominiums for your accommodations. Offering quiet serenity and exciting fun, the contrast will ensure that all members of your family will find something they love. This guide to a family-friendly itinerary will help you fill the hours with wonderful adventures!
Sand, Surf, and Sun
It doesn’t matter what time of year you visit, we can pretty much guarantee that within minutes of stepping inside your cozy (yet spacious) condo, you will already be looking out the window, pining to feel your toes buried in the sand. So, of course, we aren’t going to make you wait for this serene and sandy adventure; as a matter of fact, we urge you to leave your suitcases unpacked, your jacket (if you are still wearing one) lying across the back of the sofa, and slip into your flip flops for your first of many trips to the beach.
As you can see from your balcony perched over the blue waters of the Gulf (if your rental has one available), you won’t have far to go, and even if you are visiting in the winter months, there are still many ways some beach time will bring you joy. Maybe you and your spouse will walk along shore’s edge, your energy-filled youngsters running ahead, their long pants getting soaked further and further up their knees. Don’t worry, it won’t be all that cold, and you can head back shortly to help them into dry pants, and we can assure you that your first visit to the sand will be a successful one!
It’s Dining Time
Your Sandcastle sanctuary will have its own fully equipped kitchen, giving you the option of cooking at home and saving a little money, but you will want to sample the cuisine of Port Aransas, especially as there are many delicious options in the area. The restaurants we have listed here are definitely family-friendly ones, offering a laidback vibe and hearty portions of your kids’ favorite dishes.
Breakfast at the Island Café of Port Aransas (301 S Alister Street) will be your favorite way to start the day, offering classic dishes such as pancakes and biscuits and gravy. Lunch may be a juicy burger and a cold beer enjoyed at Lelo’s Island Bar (212 Beach Street), and yes, this is a bar that you will feel comfortable bringing your tiniest travelers to visit. Dinner at the dock from Grumbles Seafood Co (850 Tarpon Street) will bring sunset views, sweet seafood harvested from the water you are staring out over, and a kids’ menu filled with familiar favorites, so there will be no complaining coming from that direction!
Port Aransas Adventures
A day at Roberts Point Park will offer adventures that will be enjoyed by all age groups, including picnics under shaded pavilions, sports courts of all types (shuffleboard, bocce, horseshoes, basketball, sand volleyball, and soccer fields), and the Patsy Jones Amphitheater, which offers free concerts on the second Friday of the month from March through October. Also providing a fantastic playground that will excite the imagination of your tiniest travelers and an Observation Deck that offers unobstructed views of ships crossing the channel and quite often, pods of playful dolphins, this park truly offers a family-friendly adventure. You can also go on a dolphin tour with Scarlet Lady Dolphin Adventures, a pirate cruise with Red Dragon Pirate Cruises, search for shells on San Jose Island, and end the day back where you started with a beach bonfire, perhaps accompanied by a good-old fashioned family singalong!
Exploring Sandcastle Condominium’s Amenities
Spending time in our condos watching movies, playing board games, or simply sitting outside on the balcony watching the sun set over the sea is always going to be a good idea, as will exploring all the community amenities of our condo community. Swim in the resort pool during summer and fall Port A adventures, soak in the hot tub at any time of the year, or take up one of the most popular sports for all ages, pickleball! Every moment at home will be your favorite when you choose Sandcastle Condominiums for your Port Aransas vacation. Reserve your favorite property with us today!
