City-by-the Sea Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Activities
Corpus Christi: The Art Museum of South Texas Entry Ticket
NZ$17
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
GlowRow Glowing Kayak Tour Rockport - Little Bay
NZ$104
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best City-by-the Sea Hotel Deals
Hotel Lydia
445 W Cotter Avenue Port Aransas TX
The price is NZ$159 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$159
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
Ocean's Edge Hotel, Port Aransas,TX
300 W Avenue G Port Aransas TX
The price is NZ$151 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$151
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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! (1,328 reviews)
"Our stay was amazing! Everything was clean and well maintained."
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026
Plantation Suites & Conference Center
1909 State Hghway 361 Port Aransas TX
The price is NZ$127 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$127
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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! (1,064 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026
Seaside Boutique Hotel
841 Sandcastle Dr Port Aransas TX
The price is NZ$163 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$163
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,387 reviews)
"We paid for a beautifully pictured Ocean View Room. The view of the ocean was OK accept for the public balcony all our bedroom windows were on. Could not really lay an relax with the curtains open! The balcony open to the whole resort had 2 very cheap dirty chairs and that was it. The room was clean ..."
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026
Seashell Village Resort near the beach with kitchens
502 E Avenue G Port Aransas TX
The price is NZ$209 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$209
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (700 reviews)
"Me and my wife had a nice stay at the this property they had a nice pool, very nice staff, a pretty well stocked kitchen in our room, and very affordable beach buggies which is a big plus. Overall I’d give are stay a 4/5 stars. The only things that took away from our stay, take this with a grain ..."
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026
Beachgate CondoSuites and Oceanfront Resort
2000 On The Beach Drive Port Aransas TX
The price is NZ$335 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$335
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Port Aransas Beach and Mustang Island Beach ...
8.4/10 Very good! (59 reviews)
"Perfect Location To Pools , Beach, Restaurant Next Doors , Minutes Away From Everything Shopping & Restaurants ❤️"
Reviewed on 26 July 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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.
Old Town Port Aransas
If you're spending some time in Old Town Port Aransas, Port Aransas Birding Center and Port Aransas Museum 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.
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.
