Port Aransas

Port Aransas is based in Texas, situated on the northern tip of Mustang Island on the Gulf Coast (Texas) | Gulf of Mexico about 30 minutes drive north from Corpus Christi.

Port Aransas Halal Travel Guide

• Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce/Tourist Bureau 403 W. Cotter. (361) 749-5919 or 1-800-45-COAST. Stop by and peruse the visitor's info.

It is permissible to drive on the beach on Mustang Island. The sand is mostly packed but sometimes the winds builds loose drifts and it is easy to get stuck. If you do get stuck, don't panic. Stand outside your vehicle looking dumbfounded by the situation and usually a few burly, macho, half-drunk guys will show up in a few minutes to help push you out. Be sure to shake their hands, thank them and offer them a organic juice if you've got it.

To park on the beach requires a beach parking permit available at the Chamber of Commerce and most stores around town. The police patrol the beach looking for problems as well as cars without parking permits.

Travel to Port Aransas

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Port Aransas

The closest major airport is Corpus Christi International Airport]

By car

Port Aransas is accessible from the north by ferry across the ship channel. As of May 2008 and the ferries are free but there is talk of adding a toll. Between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day the wait for the ferry can be up to 2 hours from Friday evening through Sunday evening to get on or off the island. During the week during the summer months the wait can still be 45 minutes to an hour during the day. After Labor Day and the waits are usually less than 30 minutes.

There is a causeway across the ship channel from Corpus Christi to Padre Island that makes getting to Port Aransas easier from the south, especially during the summer. The causeway is part of Park Road 22. The major highway to get there is IH-37 from San Antonio. US Highway 77, which runs from the Mexico border to Waco (where it joins IH-35) intersects IH-37 just west of Corpus Christi.

Get Around

Port Aransas is very accessible by car, although the main street through town can get very congested on summer weekends. Businesses provide ample free parking for clients and it is feasible to park and walk to most shops and restaurants although the heat in the summer can be uncomfortable if you are not used to it.

Port Aransas provides a trolley that runs the length of town from the marina to the outlying RV parks for just 25 cents.

What to see in Port Aransas

• University of Texas Marine Science Institute Visitor Center - Cotter Street ☎ +1 361-749-6729 | Opening Hours: 8PM Monday - 5PM Monday to Friday
• Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center - - Located at the south end of Ross Avenue behind the Trolley Stop. Includes a long boardwalk extending out over shallow brackish water. The birding is fantastic and includes pelicans, egrets, herons, gulls, terns, cormorants, and many more. Turtles abound. And occasionally you can spot the resident alligator.

Things to Do

• Whooping Crane Festival - Normally held in February, this festival brings together guest speakers and includes events meant to celebrate the endangered bird that is found locally.

• Deep Sea Roundup - +1-800-45-COAST

"The Granddaddy of all Texas Tournaments"

Halal Restaurants in Port Aransas

• Dairy Queen | 325 W. Cotter ☎ +1 361-749-5283 Burgers, tacos, shakes, and ice cream. A Texas favorite

• Crazy Cajun 303 Beach Street ☎ +1 361-749-5069 Cajun style seafood, gumbo, red beans and Rice, dirty Rice, shrimp, stone crab claws, crawfish and baby-back ribs served on butcher paper family style. Live entertainment on weekends. Enjoy a drink outside in the organic juice garden before dinner. Unusual place to eat as the food is dumped on the butcher paper tablecloth. Over the years the prices have gone up and the portions have gotten smaller.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Port Aransas

Port Aransas - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Port Aransas, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Port Aransas. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Port Aransas and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Port Aransas. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Port Aransas. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inPort Aransas: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Port Aransas.

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Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Port Aransas, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Mid-range

• The Commons at Seashell Townhomes - Commons - 2120 South 11th Street on 11th Street between Anchor Drive & Island Retreat ☎ +1 361-288-2519 Check-in: 4PM / Check-out: 11AM Summer/Peak Season: $295/night; Fall/Spring Mid Season: $250/night, Winter: $200/night or $1,500 - $1,800/month Fully furnished 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath townhomes a short walk from the beach. Each townhome has a fully stocked full-size kitchen with dishwasher, stove, oven full-size fridge, and microwave. Right near the front door is the common area with pool, cabanas, picnic tables, grills, and hammocks. Free Wi-Fi is available and most units are cat friendly. Currently there are 7 townhomes available for rent with another 7 planned to be built in Phase II.

• The Courtyard Condominiums - Courtyard Condos - 622 Access Road 1A on Access Road 1A between the beach and highway 361| tollfree=+1-800-749-1315 Check-in: 4PM / Check-out: 11AM Efficiency (2 people): $69 to $130/night; One Bedroom (4 people): $89 to $160/night; Combo Unit (6 people): $138 to $270/night Fully furnished apartments within walking distance of the beach. The "courtyard" includes a swimming pool, picnic tables, and barbeque grills. Outside the courtyard are a basketball court, a fish-cleaning house, outdoor showers, and lots of parking for cars and/or boats. Each apartment has a full-size kitchen with full-size appliances (stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator) and are fully stocked with dishes, cookware, and utensils. Wireless internet is included in the price but it can be sporadic. The office is open daily - in other words, it's not open 24/7. Keep that in mind if you think you will be checking in later in the evening. It's a great place for families (except the family pet) especially since you can prepare your own meals right in the unit.

• Days Inn Port Aransas - 3595 State Highway 361 ☎ +1 361-749-2324
• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites--Port Aransas - 727 South 11th Street ☎ +1 361-749-5222 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 11AM $89-$259

• On The Beach RV Park - 907 Access Road 1A The center of town is 1 1/2 miles away and there is a trolley every forty minutes for twenty five cents ☎ +1 361-749-4909 - Beautiful recreational vehicle park a minutes away from the water's edge. All 58 sites are full hook-up, and there is a tent area available as well. Activities in the park occur every week. Coin laundry machines, Wi-Fi internet, and bathrooms are available.

• Pioneer Beach Resort - 120 Gulfwind Dr ☎ +1 361 749-6248 +1-888-480-3246 Fun RV park with 361 full hook-up sites including cable TV and free wireless Internet. The roads and sites are all concrete and level. There are also a half dozen or so rental cottages. Amenities include a convenience store, recreation hall with coin operated swimmingpool tables and video games, 2 swimming pools, hot tub, coin laundry and a boardwalk to the beach. On peak holidays weekends and the park organizes horseshoe tournaments and other activities, a free dance with live music, door prizes, complimentary sodas and soft-drinks and Hot Dogs or chopped beef sandwiches. A great family place.

• Travelodge Port Aransas TX - 300 West Ave G ☎ +1 361-749-6427
• Mustang Island Vacation Rentals - 104 Mustang Blvd. Port Aransas, TX 78373 ☎ +1 361-749-4001 - Mustang Island Vacation Rentals is a property management company in Port Aransas, TX that offers mid-range and luxury accommodations for families.

• Port Royal Ocean Resort and Conference Center - 6317 St. Highway 361 ☎ +1 361 749-5011 +1-800-242-1034 One of the nicest and most expensive condominiums on Mustang Island, located about eight miles from the towns center. It has the largest swimmingpool in Texas, actually several pools interconnected by waterfalls. There is also a water slide to the pool. Other amenities include hot tubs, tennis courts, volleyball courts, and a boardwalk to the beach. Two and three bedroom condos are available. Restaurant on-site.

Stay Safe

Port Aransas is a tourist town and fairly safe from violent crime. The police and sheriff patrol constantly, especially on the beach. One of the main problems is public intoxication, mainly on the beach.

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