Mustang Island is one of the top birding sites in North America. Visit the Port Aransas Parks link to your left for local birding sites.

Our many parks and facilities offer something for everyone! Visit the Lynn Gavit Memorial Marsh Bird Habitat, the Port Aransas Birding Center, the Port Aransas Wetland Park, and the Paradise Pond Birding Habitat.

Visit the links for additional local birding sites, trails, tours, sightings, clubs and more. We also boast the largest wild population of Whooping Cranes in the world, easily viewed in the wild from birding tour boats.

Port A offers a wonderful Municipal Harbor and Marina. Visit the link to your left for a taste of our boating and sailing opportunities. Port Aransas also offers private marinas. Group tours, fishing trips, shrimping, and all things boating, sailing, wind surfing, canoeing and kayaking are available in Port Aransas and the surrounding area.

Port Aransas and Mustang Island have beautiful, wide open beaches, perfect for sunbathing, swimming, shelling, jogging, walking, beachcombing, surf fishing, surf boarding, horseback riding and more! Enjoy our beaches year-round. Visit the "Beach Reports, Photos & Cam" link on your left for info on the beaches, photographs, live world cam shots, and current weather conditions.

Right here in Port A is the University of Texas Marine Institute, which offers a variety of activities, classes, exhibits and more for a range of ages and interests, including children and seniors. There are more great links below, and visit our Shopping, Dining & More page below for more great vacation activities.

Don't forget to call For reservations, call Starkey Property Management toll free at 888-951-6381 to book your vacation at competitive rates!