This summer you have planned a family vacation like no other, inviting a third generation, your parents and/or in laws, along for the ride, and although you are excited about spending time with your mom in ways you haven’t done since you were still living under her roof, you are also a little worried about finding activities that all generations will enjoy. Fortunately, your first instinct was the right one, finding your way to Sandcastle Condominiums, seeking the vacation retreat that will fit your traveling group like a glove while also picking up some tips and hints on what to do during your stay. We are definitely up to the challenge and this guide to your multi-generational trip to Port Aransas will help you experience a dream come true vacation!
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Waffle Cones for Everyone at Desserted Island Ice Cream, 100 E White Avenue
Ok, this first adventure may sound overly simple, but what’s not to love about an ice cream cone on a sultry summer’s day? Desserted Island Ice Cream has become one of our go-to places pretty much year round, offering color and frosty goodness to the day. Speaking of color, trust us when we say you won’t miss this ice cream shop; it definitely stands out in a crowd! Offering shakes, sundaes, and apple pie, you can’t go wrong with a visit to Desserted Island, and that is a fact we are sure every member of your traveling party will agree with!
Toes in the Sand
You can’t visit Port Aransas without spending at least one day at the beach and that is one activity that all ages will enjoy. Offering something that appeals to every personality type, your daredevils can sign up for a parasailing adventure with Chute ‘em up Parasailing, your teens can sign up for surfing lessons with Texas Surf Camps, and you, your mother, and your mother-in-law can lounge under colorful umbrellas, tightening bonds that may have loosened in the stress of real life. Crashing waves, sunny skies, white sands, and family. Oh, and if you stay through nightfall, bonfires are permitted on the beaches of Port A. Does it get any better than this?
Become a Pirate for a Day Aboard Red Dragon Pirate Cruises
Offering your kids an exciting and imaginative experience, Red Dragon Pirate Cruises features cannon fire (water cannon), sword fights, and the hunt for pirate’s booty, and although we know that you will enjoy the excitement on your child’s face as they “arrggh” and “yo ho ho” with the best of them, you may be wondering how this can be an experience the adults will love as well. The answer is quite simple, as a bar on board serves rum drinks, and as you sip and savor a pirate cruise with your favorite people, no bad thoughts will be had! Also, if the grandparents are willing to watch the kiddos for one evening, their Adults Only Sunset Cruises will bring you joy!
A Day at Roberts Point Park
A park adventure is always a good idea, and Roberts Point Park has many wonderful ways in which you can fill the hours. Watch for dolphins from the observation tower, pack a picnic and enjoy your favorite sandwiches in the shade of picnic pavilions, or watch your kiddos scramble all over the playground equipment in the new playscape that just opened earlier this year. The family that plays together stays together, and a selection of sports courts that include basketball, beach volleyball, and horseshoe pits will keep you engaged all day long. The Patsy Jones Amphitheater offers a free concert series on the 2nd Friday of each month from March through October, enabling guests to extend their park time even longer.
Rent a Golf Cart and Explore Port Aransas Like the Locals
For most of us, we park our cars in the garage and get around via our personal golf carts, something that can add an extra shine to your Port A adventures. There are many places you can rent one from, including Brons which also offers a bar, grill, and backyard where live music is often playing and yard games bring extra fun to your Texas activities. Zip around town in your golf cart, exploring shops, restaurants, and other attractions and enjoy an authentic Port A experience.
Hanging at Home with Sandcastle Condominiums
Your favorite multi-generational moments may be the ones spent hanging out at home in our Sandcastle Condominiums coastal sanctuaries. Watching movies on large screen televisions on rainy nights, watching the sun set from your balcony perch over the sea, or engaging in a competitive game of Monopoly with the entire family (watch out for dad, we hear he cheats when he is banker!). These moments will be the ones you never forget. Reserve your favorite Texas retreat today!
