Port Aransas Vacation Rentals

Make a Port Aransas vacation rental your home base for enjoying this sunny vacation destination on the Texas Gulf Coast. The fishing village of Port Aransas (known locally as Port A) is located on Mustang Island and is accessible by a 24-hour ferry from Aransas Pass or by causeway from nearby Corpus Christi.

From your Port Aransas condo rental or beach cottage, you can sunbathe or stroll along the sandy beach, and enjoy swimming, fishing, shelling, and other beach activities. Many Port Aransas vacation rentals offer private boat docks or fishing piers. With easy access to the deep Gulf waters, Port Aransas is known as the top deep-sea fishing spot in Texas. Charter boats offer deep sea and bay fishing trips, and fishing is available from piers and jetties, as well as at Mustang Island State Park.

Bird watchers flock to this stretch of the Texas coast for the opportunity to see the 500 species of birds that have been recorded here. Guests of Port Aransas vacation rentals will find excellent birding at the Port Aransas Birding Center on Ross Road, Paradise Pond on Cut-Off Road, and the Port Aransas Wetlands on Texas Hwy. 361. Pick up a birding guide at the Port Aransas Tourist Bureau.

The Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, about an hour's drive north of Port Aransas vacation rentals, is one of the best places in the world to see the highly endangered whooping cranes that winter here. Tour boats leaving from Rockport are a great way to see the area and to spot whoopers.

Prime birding season is November through March, with mid-September the best time to see migrating hummingbirds. In February, Port Aransas hosts "A Celebration of Whooping Cranes," featuring guided birding trips, workshops, and seminars.

The Texas Treasure casino cruise ship sails daily from Port Aransas. Guests of Port Aransas vacation rentals can enjoy slot machines and table games when the ship reaches international waters.

Nearby attractions for guests of Port Aransas vacation rentals include the sister towns of Rockport and Fulton, known for their laid-back style, great fishing and bird watching, and thriving artists' communities. Attractions include the Texas Maritime Museum and the Fulton Mansion State Historic Site, an ornate four-story home that has been restored to its original grandeur. The many attractions of Corpus Christi are also convenient to guests of Port Aransas vacation rentals and condos.

With Port Aransas accommodations ranging from beach cottages to luxury condos to family-friendly vacation rental homes, you're sure to find the perfect Port Aransas rental for a fabulous Texas vacation. Reserve your Port Aransas condo rental or vacation rental today for the best selection!