Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Aransas/Beach Area Local area

Drive or park on the beach. Beach permits are required to park on the beach and can be purchased on the beach and at any convenient store. Swimming and fishing on the beach, a block and a half from our hotel.

Measuring over 6,900 square yards near the beach enjoy the beautiful scenery while playing golf.

next to ferry landing fishing or just sitting and enjoying the scenery

on the beach next to the south jetty

More than 100 species of birds frequent this two-acre tract.

on the beach Fee per person and per rod. Catch trout under the lights, redfish, whiting, pompano, blacktip shark and black drum.

Three party boats with concessions are available for group fishing, private charters for one to six anglers. Mostly offshore fishing trips made usually for 8 hours. Short trip available if demand warrants them.

next to the ferry sit and fish or watch the boats pass by

South Jetties marking the entrance to the Corpus Christi Channel , Provide ample room for anglers to set up for the day and fish. The south jetty is accessible by car from the beach. Take the jetty boat to the North Jetty where there are no amenities-- you're on your own. Jetty Boat is at the Fisherman's Wharf.

Enjoy miles of beach and searching for seashells.

Take a 2 minute ride across to the other side. ferry wait time is on average 15 minutes to 30 minutes depending on the season. Takes you to 361 heading into Aransas Pass or Port aransas landing.

Watch Baseball Games at the Whataburger field in Corpus Christi

Mingle with Nature preserve, venture into the butterfly house, sensory, wildscape, hummingbird and arid gardens.

The museum dispalys her red porsche, awards, stage outfits and other memorabilia.

Stroll among treasures from world famous Padre Island shipwrecks--the famous Padre Island shipwreck of 1554 and La Salle's ship La Belle that wrecked in 1686.