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About Port Aransas Beach

Port Aransas Beach spans the sandy shoreline of Mustang Island from mile marker 0 to 62, with landmark Horace Caldwell Pier serving as a key beacon along the coast. This public beach is a hub for sun, surf, and seasonal events, with parking options, transportation links, and convenient access to nearby lodging and dining. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your day at the shore.

Whether you’re visiting for a festival, a quiet day by the waves, or a family beach outing, this page provides essential info on parking, access, transit, and nearby amenities to help you plan a smooth trip to Port Aransas Beach.

Pro tips: check Visit Port Aransas live beach cameras and maps before you go, and consider our recommended lodging and dining options to maximize your visit. For events like SandFest in April and Beachtober in October, look for dedicated parking and shuttle details to simplify your day on the sand.

  • Parking: Port Aransas Beach Parking Permit (the best available price placeholder) or limited free spots are available. Permit outlets include the Welcome Center and City Hall.
  • Transit: Port Aransas Ferry (TXDOT) runs 24/7 with vehicle capacity up to 20 per ferry. Local CCRTA buses provide island-to-mainland service (Flexi B Route 90, Padre Island Connection Route 65, Port Aransas Express Route 95).
  • Piers & Access: Horace Caldwell Pier located at 230 North on the Beach, Port Aransas, TX 78373 (access via Cotter Ave & E Avenue G). Other rehabilitated piers include Ancel Brundrett Pier and Roberts Point Park Pier (reopened 2022–2023).
  • Nearby hotels & dining: The Tarpon Inn, Seashell Village Resort, Gulf Waters Beachfront RV Resort, and other lodging listed by the Port Aransas tourism office offer convenient stays close to the shore and activities.
  • Events: SandFest (April) with dedicated parking and shuttle plans; Beachtober (October) features beach activities and live music.

Ready to secure your seats to a day at Port Aransas Beach? We’ve got you with straightforward planning, dependable options, and affiliate-leading lodging and dining partners to fit your trip.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Public drivable beach on Mustang Island, Port Aransas, spanning mile markers 0–62; Horace Caldwell Pier is a major landmark.
  • Beach parking requires a Port Aransas Beach Parking Permit ($12, valid through December 31 of the purchase year) or use limited free spots; permits available at the Welcome Center, City Hall, and other outlets.
  • Limited free beach parking exists between the South Jetty and Horace Caldwell Pier and between mile markers 52–58.
  • Horace Caldwell Pier address: 230 North on the Beach, Port Aransas, TX 78373; pier location accessible from Cotter Ave & E Avenue G.
  • Transit: Port Aransas Ferry (TXDOT) operates 24/7; ferries carry vehicles (up to 20 per ferry) and run year-round; local CCRTA buses (Flexi B Route 90, Padre Island Connection Route 65, Port Aransas Express Route 95) provide island-to-mainland service.
  • Nearby hotels and lodging include The Tarpon Inn (200 E Cotter Ave), Seashell Village Resort (502 E Avenue G), Gulf Waters Beachfront RV Resort, and other Port Aransas options listed by the tourism office.
  • Notable events hosted: Texas SandFest (April 2026) – large native-sand sculpture festival with dedicated parking/shuttle plans; Beachtober festival (October) with multiple beach activities and live music.
  • Piers and renovations: Horace Caldwell Pier remains in use; Ancel Brundrett Pier (Station St) and Roberts Point Park Pier were rebuilt and reopened in 2022–2023 after Hurricane Harvey.
  • Capacity notes: no official capacity published for Port Aransas Beach; Nueces County park directories list I.B. Magee Beach Park capacity as 100+.
  • Beach resources: live beach cameras and maps are available via Visit Port Aransas to help plan visits.