It seems as if it were only yesterday that you were excitedly awaiting the first days of summer, filled with plans of museum visits with the kids, road trips to cooler places, and a beach vacation that would top all other beach vacations. And yet, here it is, almost Labor Day, and you realize that you haven’t done any of the activities you thought you would fill your summer of 2024 with, but that’s ok. Port Aransas Labor Day Weekend is coming up, offering one last chance to celebrate summer at the beaches, and we at The Dunes are offering this guide to your Labor Day Texas trip of a lifetime, helping you accomplish at least one of those summer goals you imagined all those months ago.
Work for Your Supper
Don’t worry, we aren’t suggesting that you actually labor on this day devoted to relaxation; we are simply inviting you to charter a fishing expedition and catch your own dinner. There are plenty of charters in Port Aransas that are just waiting to take you out to the deep waters, helping you achieve a dream come true, that one where you catch a trophy fish that will make all your fishing buddies back home turn green with envy! Dolphin Dock, Inc., located at 300 W Cotter Avenue, offers a variety of fishing expeditions, ranging between 4 and 12 hours in length, and because the summer months (and yes, Port Aransas Labor Day weekend is still considered summer) are when some of the biggest game fish can be caught.
The Ultimate Summer Treat
Not all your Labor Day adventures need to be grandiose and time-consuming. Sometimes the simplest moments provide the biggest impact, and even as the calendar says September has arrived, with temperatures reaching the mid to low 80s, enjoying an ice cream cone at Desserted Island Ice Cream. Located at 100 E White Avenue and offering not just ice cream but a unique selection of shakes, including a jalapeño peanut butter shake, your sweetest summer memories will be created inside the colorful building that houses this modern ice cream parlor.
Beach Cruising in Port Aransas
Billed as the most bikeable beach town in Texas, all the adventures you can enjoy on two wheels will add shine to a vacation that already glitters brightly, and because we know you didn’t pack a bike in your carry-on, Big Shell Bikes should be your first stop. Located at 409 N Alister Street Suite B, guests can rent a bike for anywhere from half a day all the way up to a week at a time with prices starting at $25 and topping out at $100 for an entire week’s rental. There is a $20 delivery fee if you want the bikes delivered to your doorstep, but that can be avoided if you pick them up yourself, and a tour map of Port Aransas is included with your rental so you never have to worry about getting lost.
Never Leave the Beach
This beach vacation you have been dreaming of for so very long can be one in which you rarely, if ever, leave the beach. Arrive early and watch the sun rise over the sea, spend the day relaxing under colorful beach umbrellas, building sandcastles at water’s edge and frolicking in the surf, lingering to watch the sun fall back into the waters from which you watched it rise earlier that day. And if you think your beach adventures must end when the moon rises, what you learn next will make another beach dream come true. How many beach-themed movies have you watched or beach-themed books have you read in which the main characters end their day of fun under the sun with a bonfire on the beach? Although many beaches across the nation have outlawed this romantic tradition, in Port Aransas, as long as you follow the rules on depth, width, and height of the fire, you can end your day roasting marshmallows on your own bonfire at the beach.
Exploring the Amenities of Your Summer Sanctuary
The moments you remember fondly just may be the ones you enjoy staying in and exploring the amenities of your summer sanctuary from The Dunes. Sleeping in late every morning, not quite willing to leave the plush comforts of our cloud-soft mattresses and enjoying simple breakfasts you prepare in the gourmet kitchens that are fully equipped with everything you need to make the morning meal—minus the food, of course.
Rainy nights can be enjoyed as your family gathers around state-of-the-art televisions, watching beach movies, eating fresh popped popcorn, and sipping your favorite beverages. And if you decide to skip your sunset walk on the beach, you won’t have to suffer from FOMO when you rent one of our Port Aransas staycation rentals; simply walk out on the balcony and wait for the show to begin. Reserve your favorite holiday hideaway today before summer 2024 ends forever!