City-by-the Sea Travel Guide
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Corpus Christi: The Art Museum of South Texas Entry Ticket
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Our pick of the best City-by-the Sea Hotel Deals
Hotel Lydia
445 W Cotter Avenue Port Aransas TX
The price is NZ$300 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$300
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,137 reviews)
"First time staying at this hotel & It was surprisingly a very nice place. The room we were in was very roomy & clean. Close to restaurants and the beach. The lady getting the continental breakfast ready for everyone was always checking to make sure there was plenty of items available. There is a ..."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
Seaside Boutique Hotel
841 Sandcastle Dr Port Aransas TX
The price is NZ$337 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$337
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,304 reviews)
"Great proximity to the beach if you don't want to drive."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
Plantation Suites & Conference Center
1909 State Hghway 361 Port Aransas TX
The price is NZ$256 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$256
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very good! (1,012 reviews)
"Everything was amazing. The rooms were clean."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
The Island Hotel Near Beach Port Aransas
2607 St Highway 361 Port Aransas TX
The price is NZ$265 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$265
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very good! (1,016 reviews)
"Clean room, great selection at breakfast, nice game room. My go to hotel!"
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
Ocean's Edge Hotel, Port Aransas,TX
300 W Avenue G Port Aransas TX
The price is NZ$248 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$248
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,295 reviews)
"Everything was great- our only complaint was the bed was harder than we like. My joints hurt the next day because of it."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
Best Western Port Aransas
400 E Avenue G Port Aransas TX
The price is NZ$314 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$314
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Close enough to the beach. Comfortable beds. Great breakfast."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in City-by-the Sea
Find the best City-by-the Sea areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Cinnamon Shore
While Cinnamon Shore isn't home to many top sights, Mustang Island Beach and Palmilla Beach Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
Photo by Lacey Al Masri
Open Photo by Lacey Al Masri
Padre Island
If you're spending some time in Padre Island, Whitecap Beach and North Padre Island Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Russ Lee
Open Photo by Russ Lee
North Beach
North Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington Museum on the Bay.
Old Town Port Aransas
If you're spending some time in Old Town Port Aransas, Port Aransas Birding Center and Fisherman's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.
Flour Bluff
Flour Bluff is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Laguna Madre and Funtrackers Family Fun Center.
