Harbor District Travel Guide

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Port Aransas, Texas - 9-28-2024. Port Aransas at sunset, along the ship channel, where commerce keeps moving in and out for various types of industries.
The South Jetty concrete sidewalk, with people fishing and walking, and oil tanker ships approaching from the Gulf of Mexico on the channel to Corpus Christi, Texas.
Brilliant orange sunset on a Saturday evening looking across Aransas Pass. #sunset #beachbound
A view of Aransas Pass from the Port Aransas side. At sunset, go get a pizza and watch the ships pass through and dolphins swim nearby. So much to see, and a very relaxing spot. Stay until after dark so that you can hear the dolphins pop up for air in the nearby waters. It's also a great fishing spot.
The Port Aransas Sand Fest is the last weekend in April, and has some of the most spectacular professional sand sculptures you'll ever see on display. We enjoyed driving our car right on the beach and bringing our own beverages and chairs to cool off on the beach afterward. 
#beach #USTravel #Texas #events #beachbound  #sand #festival

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Our pick of the best Harbor District Hotel Deals

Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island

Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island

2.5 out of 5
15202 Windward Dr Corpus Christi TX
The price is NZ$234 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$234
per night
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this beach hotel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,875 reviews)
6 floor water pressure stinks in bathtub/shower. Cannot take bath as water barely comes out and shower pressure mediocre

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Wyndham Corpus Christi Resort North Padre Island
Hotel Lydia

Hotel Lydia

2.5 out of 5
445 W Cotter Avenue Port Aransas TX
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Port Aransas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,016 reviews)
Beautiful, clean & great place to stay for a weekend trip.

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Hotel Lydia
Lively Beach

Lively Beach

3 out of 5
138 Zahn Rd Corpus Christi TX
The price is NZ$442 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
NZ$442
per night
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this beach condo in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (749 reviews)
Love lively beach and their staff they do alot for the guests at the pool and fire pit. Check them out for your next family stay! Love the rooms too and rooftop terrace available for everyone!

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Lively Beach
Plantation Suites & Conference Center

Plantation Suites & Conference Center

2 out of 5
1909 State Hghway 361 Port Aransas TX
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! (1,000 reviews)
Stayed the weekend with my family. Couldn’t use the pool or hottub due to over crowding of intoxicated individuals. It was loud with intoxicated individuals partying all night, I had to call the front desk twice and eventually the police due to be threatened by another (intoxicated) guest. I had ...

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Plantation Suites & Conference Center
Seashell Village Resort near the beach with kitchens

Seashell Village Resort near the beach with kitchens

2.5 out of 5
502 E Avenue G Port Aransas TX
The price is NZ$178 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
NZ$178
per night
26 Mar - 27 Mar
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (586 reviews)
Room was just as described. Couldn’t have asked for a better location. Will return again!

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Seashell Village Resort near the beach with kitchens
Motel 6 Corpus Christi, TX - East - North Padre Island

Motel 6 Corpus Christi, TX - East - North Padre Island

2 out of 5
8202 S Padre Island Dr Corpus Christi TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$96 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
NZ$96
per night
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this motel in Corpus Christi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
If you want a cheap small room to stay the night this is it. Very small towels and seemed very dingy and old. Lock key cards never worked while we were there over spring break.

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Motel 6 Corpus Christi, TX - East - North Padre Island
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Harbor District

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Old Town Port Aransas

If you're spending some time in Old Town Port Aransas, Port Aransas Birding Center and Nature Preserves are top sights worth seeing.

Old Town Port Aransas
Lighthouse on a Texas lake near a large boat marina

Shibui Sands

Though Shibui Sands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like IB Magee Beach Park and Port Aransas Birding Center.

Shibui Sands
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Sand Point

Though Sand Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Holiday Beach and Port Aransas Beach.

Sand Point
PORT ARANSAS, TX - 9 FEB 2023: Young surfer carries a surfboard on the beach, near the water of the Gulf of Mexico and a pier, in evening light.

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.

Cinnamon Shore
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City-by-the Sea

While there might not be top attractions in City-by-the Sea, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Conn Brown Harbor and Rialto Theater.

City-by-the Sea
Corpus Christi Harbor

Bahia Bay

While there might not be top attractions in Bahia Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Conn Brown Harbor and The Gallery of Rockport.

Bahia Bay


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