As winter is still throwing its last-minute temper tantrums in your eastern hometown, here in Port Aransas, spring has sprung, and the first signs of summer are already starting to appear. The temperatures start to creep into the 70s, sometimes tiptoeing into the 80s, the sun shines a little brighter, and we all begin taking the fun outdoors, eager to enjoy the beautiful weather. If your journey is bringing you to outdoor activities in Port Aransas in the spring for a stay in our Dunes retreats, you too will want to spend as much time outside as possible and this guide to the best outdoor activities in Port Aransas will help keep you busy every minute of your days.
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It’s Time for the Beach
The Gulf can get too cold in the winter months to allow for year round swimming, but as the air temperatures rise, so do the water temperatures and the hardier souls begin to make their way back in the water. Grab your gear, head to the white sands, and plan on spending at least one day of your spring journey, swimming, tanning, or simply walking along shore’s edge, feeling sea breezes tangle your hair as the water curls around your bare feet and ankles with every step. Even if you don’t swim, your day at the beach will still be good for your soul.
Pool Time
Not everyone likes to swim in the sea, even if they are the perfect temperature, and whether its still a little cool or you just don’t swim where other creatures live, the heated swimming pool of our Dunes community will offer you the fun you seek, the tanning opportunities you crave, and another way to relax outside on a beautiful spring day.
Angler’s Delight
The joy of sitting seaside with pole in hand and cooler at your side is one that can’t be overrated and in the spring, the fish are biting in all the best of ways. Spring is the season for redfish, speckled trout, kingfish, and cobia with April being the peak fishing month. Drop a line from the Horace Caldwell Pier for a nominal fee, fish for free off the jetties, or hire a charter and head out to the deep waters where the trophy fish may end up hanging off the business end of your line. Fishing licenses are required and can be purchased at fishing stores or online here.
A Good Walk Spoiled
Yes, golf is a sport that can be participated in year round, but in the spring months, even a bad day on the course will be an experience that you will never forget. Palmilla Beach Golf, a traditional Scottish links course located at 258 Snapdragon, is a 9-hole course originally designed by the esteemed Arnold Palmer offers sea views, a driving range, practice greens, and an extra 3-hole loop that allows guests to play 9, 12, 18 or even 21 holes on a day that is going extra well.
It’s for the Birds
Port Aransas offers six spots along the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, including Joan & Scott Holt Paradise Pond and the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center and spring is the apex of birding season. Grab your binoculars, your favorite birding apps, and head to either of the two places listed above or simply sit outside on the balcony of your vacation escape and spend some time documenting the sea birds you see flying around. Mustang Island State Park is another popular birding site destined to bring wildlife watchers great joy and success.
What’s SUP?
Stand up paddleboarding has been around for thousands of years, originally used as a way of sneaking up on enemies during war times, but today it is a sport that is known for offering peace, serenity, and incredible core strength to all who partake in the sport. When the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and you are paddling around the waters on a SUP board rented from Island Surf Shop and Kayaks, 130 E Avenue G, you will be living your best life.
Outdoor Activities in Port Aransas
Your Dunes vacation sanctuary is filled with all the comforts of home and the modern conveniences that make travel easier, ensuring that your time at home will be restful and luxurious. It is the moments you spend on decks or balconies that overlook the Gulf of Mexico that will bring your most memorable moments, however, and as you raise a toast to another spectacular Texas sunset, share a bottle of wine with your favorite traveling companion, and just spend some time relaxing and watching the sea, you will realize that life just doesn’t get any better. Reserve your favorite seasonal sanctuary today!