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Dylan’s Pizzeria
About 4.5 miles · 7 minutes by car
Gather around pizza and pasta at Cinnamon Shore, or bring dinner home for a relaxed evening together.
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Island Days, Your Way.
Beach. Deck. Repeat.
Start with coffee on your ocean-view rooftop deck, follow the private boardwalk to the beach, and come home to an outdoor shower and a kitchen ready for dinner. Our neighboring townhomes on Mustang Island near Port Aransas make room for easy days together.
Port Aransas · North Padre Island · Corpus Christi
A Little Further Along the Coast
Follow your mood from a quiet morning on the beach to a family adventure, a memorable meal, or an evening out. Discover ten ideas in each category and make your own island days.
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Black Sheep Bistro
About 10.1 miles · 15 minutes by car
Dress up your island evening with dinner and cocktails at this North Padre bistro.
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Ridley’s
About 8.9 miles · 13 minutes by car
Ease into your day with brunch and a bakery treat on Mustang Island.
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Captain’s Diner
About 10.6 miles · 16 minutes by car
Bring your appetite for classic American comfort food, from breakfast favorites to an easy family dinner.
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Snoopy’s Pier
About 10.9 miles · 18 minutes by car
Settle in for a casual seafood meal beside the water after your island adventures.
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Doc’s Seafood & Steaks
About 10.8 miles · 17 minutes by car
Make time for seafood, steaks, and a waterfront dinner on your way back to the island.
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Island Joe’s Coffee
About 9.3 miles · 14 minutes by car
Start your next adventure with a coffee stop on North Padre Island.
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Lisabella’s Bistro
About 4.5 miles · 7 minutes by car
Plan a memorable date night at Cinnamon Shore with coastal dining, craft cocktails, and time to linger.
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Tortuga’s Saltwater Grill
About 9.6 miles · 15 minutes by car
Treat yourselves to a dinner out in Port Aransas at this saltwater grill.
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FINS Grill & Icehouse
About 9.8 miles · 16 minutes by car
Pause for a relaxed meal near the Port Aransas waterfront before heading back to your retreat.
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Texas State Aquarium
About 33.2 miles · 39 minutes by car
Spend your day discovering marine wildlife and coastal habitats with the people you love.
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USS Lexington
About 33.2 miles · 39 minutes by car
Step aboard a historic aircraft carrier and explore naval history together on Corpus Christi Bay.
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In The Game Funtrackers
About 15.5 miles · 21 minutes by car
Challenge your crew to mini golf, go-karts, and arcade games for a playful change of pace.
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Treasure Island Golf & Games
About 10.0 miles · 15 minutes by car
Bring your competitive spirit to pirate-themed mini golf on North Padre Island. It is an easy outing between beach days.
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Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
About 30.9 miles · 37 minutes by car
Trade an afternoon in the sun for hands-on discovery and a closer look at the region’s history.
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Art Museum of South Texas
About 31.0 miles · 38 minutes by car
Slow down with an art-filled afternoon overlooking Corpus Christi Bay.
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Corpus Christi Hooks at Whataburger Field
About 30.5 miles · 36 minutes by car
Catch a home game when the Hooks are in town and add a ballpark evening to your getaway.
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Red Dragon Pirate Cruises
About 9.8 miles · 16 minutes by car
Take your family aboard a pirate-themed cruise for a different kind of coastal adventure.
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Port Aransas Museum
About 9.5 miles · 15 minutes by car
Get to know the stories behind the island you are calling home for a few days.
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Horses on the Beach
About 15.9 miles · 22 minutes by car
Plan a guided horseback ride along the shoreline. Reserve ahead and check rider requirements with the operator.
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Mustang Island State Park
About 4.1 miles · 7 minutes by car
Pack a picnic and make room for beachcombing, birdwatching, and a slower day by the Gulf.
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Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center
About 9.8 miles · 15 minutes by car
Bring your binoculars and wander the wetland boardwalk for a quiet morning among coastal birds.
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Nature Preserve at Charlie’s Pasture
About 10.9 miles · 19 minutes by car
Stretch your legs along trails and boardwalks while you take in the island’s natural side.
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Joan and Scott Holt Paradise Pond
About 9.5 miles · 15 minutes by car
Slip away for a peaceful birding stop at this small freshwater pond and preserve.
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I. B. Magee Beach Park
About 10.2 miles · 18 minutes by car
Spend a day on the Port Aransas shoreline, with room for sandcastles, a walk, and salty sea air.
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Whitecap Beach
About 10.8 miles · 17 minutes by car
Make your way to North Padre for an open stretch of sand and an unhurried beach day.
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North Packery Beach / J. P. Luby
About 8.8 miles · 13 minutes by car
Explore the beach beside the north Packery jetty. Your directions lead to the north-side access area.
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Padre Balli Park
About 11.6 miles · 19 minutes by car
Bring your beach-day essentials and settle in along this North Padre stretch of coast.
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Malaquite Beach & Visitor Center
About 23.8 miles · 34 minutes by car
Discover the national seashore, stop at the visitor center, and leave time to walk the undeveloped shoreline.
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South Texas Botanical Gardens
About 25.0 miles · 35 minutes by car
Enjoy a change of scenery as you explore gardens and coastal nature beyond the beach.
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Horace Caldwell Pier
About 10.1 miles · 18 minutes by car
Cast into the Gulf from a Port Aransas pier. Check current access and fishing requirements before you go.
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Port Aransas South Jetty
About 10.5 miles · 18 minutes by car
Take in the channel and explore a classic shore-fishing spot; check conditions before approaching the rocks.
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Roberts Point Park
About 10.2 miles · 18 minutes by car
Enjoy the waterfront and plan a relaxed fishing outing around the park’s current access and conditions.
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Dolphin Dock
About 9.9 miles · 16 minutes by car
Choose a guided fishing trip that suits your group, experience, and time on the water.
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Deep Sea Headquarters
About 9.8 miles · 16 minutes by car
Explore offshore trip options and make a day of fishing beyond the shoreline.
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Fisherman’s Wharf
About 9.8 miles · 16 minutes by car
Plan a fishing adventure from the Port Aransas waterfront and confirm your trip’s departure details ahead of time.
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Woody’s Fishing Adventures
About 9.8 miles · 16 minutes by car
Explore a guided fishing outing from the Port Aransas waterfront. Confirm your meeting point with the operator.
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Fishing
Packery Channel Jetties
About 8.8 miles · 13 minutes by car
Try a North Padre fishing outing near the channel. Your route leads to the north jetty; check conditions first.
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Cos-Way Fishing Pier & Bait
About 15.8 miles · 21 minutes by car
Pick up bait and ask about current pier access before settling in for a coastal fishing session.
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Clem’s Marina
About 10.7 miles · 16 minutes by car
Make a stop for bait and local fishing information as you plan your time on the water.
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H-E-B plus! Flour Bluff
About 14.7 miles · 21 minutes by car
Stock your kitchen for slow breakfasts, beach picnics, and dinners together at your retreat.
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Walmart Supercenter Flour Bluff
About 15.7 miles · 22 minutes by car
Pick up groceries, beach-day basics, and anything that missed your packing list.
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Lowe’s Market / Port A Family Center
About 9.1 miles · 14 minutes by car
Keep your grocery run in Port Aransas and bring home what you need for your next island meal.
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Stripes — Port Aransas
About 7.1 miles · 10 minutes by car
Top off your tank and pick up drinks or snacks on your way into Port Aransas.
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CVS — North Padre
About 9.1 miles · 14 minutes by car
Find pharmacy services and everyday health essentials on North Padre Island. Check pharmacy hours separately.
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Walgreens — Corpus Christi
About 18.6 miles · 24 minutes by car
Make a mainland pharmacy stop when you need personal-care or health essentials. Check current pharmacy hours.
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Island Market
About 10.4 miles · 16 minutes by car
Pick up a few groceries and island-day essentials without planning a larger mainland shopping trip.
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Dollar General — Port Aransas
About 8.2 miles · 12 minutes by car
Fill gaps in your packing list with household basics and everyday supplies in Port Aransas.
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Ace Hardware — Port Aransas
About 8.7 miles · 13 minutes by car
Find practical supplies for your stay in Port Aransas when you need more than a grocery stop.
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Stripes — North Padre
About 9.0 miles · 13 minutes by car
Refuel and grab road-trip snacks on North Padre before your next coastal outing.
Directions & current detailsDriving estimates are approximate, checked from West Palm Beach Road in September 2026. Allow extra time for traffic, especially during festivals and busy weekends. Open the directions for your live route, and check each venue’s current hours, reservations, and access. For fishing, confirm current licenses, regulations, and conditions with the operator.