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Selfies with Santa

By jen / December 1, 2023

Selfies with Santa at castaways in port aransas december 16 and 17

Come out to Castaways in Port Aransas for a chance to get pictures with Santa! Doggies welcome!!

Saturday December 16, 4-6 pm

Sunday December 17, 1-3pm

December 17 @ 13:00

13:00 — 14:00 (1h)

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The Ultimate Beach Day Upgrade Beach days are bet

The Ultimate Beach Day Upgrade

Beach days are better when someone else does the setup 🙌

Imagine pulling up to Port A and your shaded cabana is already waiting.

That’s what Cruisin’ Cabana does.

✔ Delivered
✔ Set up
✔ Picked up
✔ Zero stress

Book your Port Aransas beach cabana rental and vacation like a local.

#PortAransas #CruisinCabana #BeachDayUpgrade

Top 3 Kid-Approved Things To Do in Port Aransas W

Top 3 Kid-Approved Things To Do in Port Aransas

We raised our kids here, so this is straight from a local mama 💛

If you’re visiting Port Aransas with kids, don’t miss:

🏖 Beach Days – sandcastles, skim boards, big wheel trucks
🔥 Evening Bonfires – glow sticks, s’mores & ghost crab hunting
🐬 Dolphin Watching – core memory unlocked

Simple. Classic. Unforgettable.

Save this for your next Port A trip ✔️

#ThingsToDoWithKids #PortAransasTexas #BeachMemories

Ghost Crab Challenge Have you ever hunted ghost c

Ghost Crab Challenge

Have you ever hunted ghost crabs at night?

Flashlight. Bare feet. Kids laughing. Tiny crabs darting everywhere.

It’s one of the most underrated (and free!) things to do in Port A.

Pro tip: They’re fastest right after sunset.

Who’s brave enough to try it? 👀

#PortAransas #FamilyFun #TexasBeach #GhostCrab #PortABucketList

🌊 TEEN-APPROVED: The Ultimate Port Aransas Bucket

🌊 TEEN-APPROVED: The Ultimate Port Aransas Bucket List

Planning a trip to Port A with teens?
We asked a local high schooler (Go Marlins 🐟) what they actually love doing here — and this is the inside scoop 👇

🎯 What Local Teens Actually Do in Port Aransas

✔️ Beach volleyball & spikeball
✔️ Fishing the jetties + canals
✔️ Surfing, skimboarding & jet skiing
✔️ Late night beach walks + ghost crab hunting
✔️ Cruising around town with friends
✔️ Grabbing pizza & hanging at local spots

And the #1 tip from a local teen?

👉 “Unplug from your phone. Don’t be afraid to make beach friends.”

Honestly… that might be the best Port A advice ever.

Be sure to check out the full Teen Guide on our website. https://portabucketlist.com/a-guide-to-port-aransas-texas-for-high-schoolers/

Get ready for one of the most festive events of th

Get ready for one of the most festive events of the season — the Port Aransas Mardi Gras Parade returns February 17, 2026! Locals and visitors are invited to decorate their golf carts, Jeeps, and creative rides for this colorful coastal celebration. Lineup begins at 4:00 PM at The Gaff, and the parade rolls out at 5:00 PM through the heart of Port A. After the parade, stick around for live music and Mardi Gras fun!

Parade Lineup & Start Time
📍 Lineup Location: The Gaff

🕓 Lineup Begins: 4:00 PM

🎉 Parade Starts: 5:00 PM

🚙 All decorated golf carts, Jeeps, trucks, and creative rides welcome!

Bring your beads, your purple, green, and gold, and your Port A spirit!

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