Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Aransas/Beach Area
Local area
Things to do
Port Aransas Public Beach
Drive or park on the beach. Beach permits are required to park on the beach and can be purchased on the beach and at any convenient store. Swimming and fishing on the beach, a block and a half from our hotel.
Newport Dunes Golf Club
265 Palm Island Dr., Port Aransas, Texas 78373
Measuring over 6,900 square yards near the beach enjoy the beautiful scenery while playing golf.
Public Marina
next to ferry landing fishing or just sitting and enjoying the scenery
University of TX Marine Science Center
750 Channel View DR., Port Aransas, Tx 78373
on the beach next to the south jetty
Scott and Joan Holt Birding Center
Cutt-off rd, Port Aransas, Texas 78373
More than 100 species of birds frequent this two-acre tract.
Horace Caldwell Pier
On the beach, Port Aransas, Texas 78373
on the beach Fee per person and per rod. Catch trout under the lights, redfish, whiting, pompano, blacktip shark and black drum.
Deep Sea Headquarters
416 W. Cotter, Port Aransas, Tx 7873
Three party boats with concessions are available for group fishing, private charters for one to six anglers. Mostly offshore fishing trips made usually for 8 hours. Short trip available if demand warrants them.
Roberts Point Park
next to the ferry sit and fish or watch the boats pass by
JP Luby Surf Park
Lexington Museum
2914 N shoreline, Corpus Christi, Texas 78413
Texas State Aquarium
2710 N. Shoreline, Corpus Christi, Texas 78413
Jetty
South Jetties marking the entrance to the Corpus Christi Channel , Provide ample room for anglers to set up for the day and fish. The south jetty is accessible by car from the beach. Take the jetty boat to the North Jetty where there are no amenities-- you're on your own. Jetty Boat is at the Fisherman's Wharf.
Padre Island National Seashore
Mustang Island State Park
16901 Hwy 361, Corpus Christi, Tx
Enjoy miles of beach and searching for seashells.
Ferry
619 W Cotter, Port Aransas, Texas 78373
Take a 2 minute ride across to the other side. ferry wait time is on average 15 minutes to 30 minutes depending on the season. Takes you to 361 heading into Aransas Pass or Port aransas landing.
Hooks
Watch Baseball Games at the Whataburger field in Corpus Christi
Botanical Gardens & Nature
8545 S. Staples, Corpus Christi, Texas 78413
Mingle with Nature preserve, venture into the butterfly house, sensory, wildscape, hummingbird and arid gardens.
Selena Museum
5410 Leopard, Corpus Christi, Texas 78408
The museum dispalys her red porsche, awards, stage outfits and other memorabilia.
Corpus Christi Museum of Science & History
1900 N Chaparral, Corpus Christi, Texas 78401
Stroll among treasures from world famous Padre Island shipwrecks--the famous Padre Island shipwreck of 1554 and La Salle's ship La Belle that wrecked in 1686.