There is more to Port Aransas than sunshine, sand, and time on the water. The history of Port Aransas, Texas, reaches from early maritime life and tarpon fishing to historic inns, boatbuilding, and nearby military landmarks. During your stay at The Dunes, set aside time to see the places that shaped this Texas beach town. What makes The Dunes special is our location in town, and many of these places...
While every vacation should be fun, some can be more fun than others, and Port Aransas, in our humble opinion, is sure to offer a vacation experience that is the most fun. There are no expectations of visitors needing to explore important and historic museums (although we do offer the Port Aransas Museum if you are interested in history), no pretensions when it comes to eating at the best restaurants...
When travelers are looking for a traditional beach town getaway, there are plenty of places from which to choose. However, when they’re looking for a sun-soaked escape that’s truly one-of-a-kind, they’ll find what they’re looking for in Port Aransas, Texas. Sitting on Mustang Island on the Texas Gulf Coast, Port Aransas is a place that’s packed with unique experiences you simply can’t find anywhere else. The following are a few...
Normally, we take our platform to talk to travelers who live away from our Port Aransas hometown, showing them all there is to do while they are here, offering a glimpse into the comforts of our vacation rentals at The Dunes, and encouraging them to make their next vacation a Port Aransas one and to stay with us when they do. Today, however, we want to talk to you, our...
Taking a mini vacation in the middle of a vacation is one of those quirky life adventures that everyone should experience at least once, and your upcoming vacation to Port Aransas will be the best time to see for yourself. Our town is a small one located on a barrier island, and even though it offers all the adventures you dreamed it would, taking a day trip to some of...
The month of August can be bittersweet as it signifies the unofficial end of summer, the return to school, and the realization that the cold months are a lot closer than they were just a few months ago, but also the knowledge that there is still time to get your summer on. Lovers of summer are always looking for ways to extend the good times and for many travelers, they...
Why does it feel we wait forever for summer to arrive and in just seconds it is over? That is one of the mysteries of life that we may never know the answer to, but we at The Dunes do have an answer as to some activities you can participate in during your late summer visit to Port Aransas. Offering fun, relaxation, and excitement, it is never too late to...
Labor Day weekend may seem as if it is a long way away from now, but you know how quickly the days speed by and even though Memorial Day has barely ended, you know that Port Aransas is where you will be that last weekend of August and the Dunes are where you are going to stay. Those were two of the easiest decisions you have made this year, but...
A visit to Port Aransas is sure to involve beach days, barbecues, and all the comforts of home when you choose The Dunes for your vacation accommodations, but did you know there are some things to do that you may not quite expect? Yes, we are a coastal village on a barrier island, one that isn’t all that large in the grand scheme of things, and you may have thought...
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...
