Mustang Island Travel Guide

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Mustang Island, Port Aransas, TX
Mustang Island, Port Aransas, TX
Christmas Eve 2019 beach sunrise
Mustang Island SP has very nice picnic facilities right on the beach.
Mustang Island,Texas. While enjoying a beautiful day on the beach next to our campsite,came across an amazing blowfish skeleton! How cool is that! If you are looking for a place to wake up with a beautiful sunrise and sit by the fire with the sound of the ocean-check out this place! #Patterns#Texaswildlife#blowfish#skeleton

Where to stay in Mustang Island

PORT ARANSAS, TX - 9 FEB 2023: Young surfer carries a surfboard on the beach, near the water of the Gulf of Mexico and a pier, in evening light.

Cinnamon Shore

While Cinnamon Shore isn't home to many top sights, Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cinnamon Shore
Autumn on Texas Gulf Coast, beach, sun, sand, sea, nature, recreation, vacation, holidays

Old Town Port Aransas

5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Old Town Port Aransas, Port Aransas Birding Center and Nature Preserves are top sights worth seeing.

Old Town Port Aransas
Lighthouse on a Texas lake near a large boat marina

Shibui Sands

Though Shibui Sands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like IB Magee Beach Park and Port Aransas Birding Center.

Shibui Sands
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Sand Point

Though Sand Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Holiday Beach and IB Magee Beach Park.

Sand Point
Port Aransas, Texas - 9-28-2024. Port Aransas at sunset, along the ship channel, where commerce keeps moving in and out for various types of industries.

Harbor District

If you're spending some time in Harbor District, Roberts Point Park and Fisherman's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.

Harbor District
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Island Moorings

Island Moorings might not have many top sights, but Holiday Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Island Moorings
Hotel Lydia

Hotel Lydia

2.5 out of 5
445 W Cotter Avenue Port Aransas TX
Stay at this hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Very clean !!

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

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Hotel Lydia
Seaside Boutique Hotel

Seaside Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
841 Sandcastle Dr Port Aransas TX
Stay at this beach hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,086 reviews)
The staff was friendly, the location was great. The room was clean and cool.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

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Plantation Suites & Conference Center

Plantation Suites & Conference Center

2 out of 5
1909 State Hghway 361 Port Aransas TX
Stay at this hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Great service!

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

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Plantation Suites & Conference Center
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Executive Keys Condominiums on the Beach

Executive Keys Condominiums on the Beach

2 out of 5
820 Beach Access Road 1A Port Aransas TX
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (518 reviews)
View was perfect

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

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Popular places to visit

Walkway to the beach in Port Aransas, Texas

Port Aransas Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Port Aransas Beach during your travels in Port Aransas? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Port Aransas Beach
panoramic aerial landscape view of Port Aransas located on Mustang Island at Gulf of Mexico during a sunny day

Mustang Island Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mustang Island Beach during your trip to Corpus Christi?

Mustang Island Beach
Seagull Lifting Off Reflections at Mustang Island State Park

Mustang Island State Park

You can take time to visit Mustang Island State Park during your travels to Corpus Christi. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Mustang Island State Park
Horace Caldwell Pier in Port Aransas, Texas

Horace Caldwell Pier

After visiting Horace Caldwell Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Port Aransas. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Horace Caldwell Pier
Bollard Buddies at Horace Caldwell Pier, Magee Beach Park, Port Aransas, Texas, USA

Holiday Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Holiday Beach during your trip to Port Aransas? Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Holiday Beach
Brilliant orange sunset on a Saturday evening looking across Aransas Pass. #sunset #beachbound

Roberts Point Park

Explore the great outdoors at Roberts Point Park, a lovely green space in Port Aransas.

Roberts Point Park

Things to do

Corpus Christi: The Art Museum of South Texas Entry Ticket

Corpus Christi: The Art Museum of South Texas Entry Ticket

Rp168.200
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Corpus Christi: The Art Museum of South Texas Entry Ticket
Corpus Christi Walking Ghost Tour

Corpus Christi Walking Ghost Tour

Rp504.600
per adult
Corpus Christi Walking Ghost Tour
Corpus Christi: Guided Ghost Tour

Corpus Christi: Guided Ghost Tour

Rp504.600
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Corpus Christi: Guided Ghost Tour
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