- The list below includes 39 free or cheap things to do in or near Port Aransas, Texas, including 23 different types of inexpensive activities like Fishing, Beaches, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Piers & Boardwalks.
- From Port Aransas Beach to Roberts Point Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Port Aransas and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Corpus Christi.
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440 West Cotter Avenue, Port Aransas, TX 78373
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Red Dragon Pirate Cruises offers two hour cruises where professional actors keep passengers engaged with a show and pirate-themed activities like sword fighting. Soda, snacks, and alcohol are available for purchase while on board.
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750 Channel View Drive, Port Aransas, TX 78373
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Visitors to the University of Texas Marine Science Institute view seven exhibits teaching about the different coastal ecosystems found in the state, and additional exhibits explaining research projects completed at the institute. At the institute's Wetlands Education Center, visitors learn about the importance …
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Specializing in flounder gigging trips, Steven's Guide Service Day Tours organizes fishing trips to the bay on a 23' charter boat. In addition to flounder, visitors can catch redfish, trout, and black drum.
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Dolphin Dock Day Trips can help arrange trips lasting from five to 24 hours on vessels ranging up to 95 feet and accommodating up to 50 people. The type of fish caught depends on the season, but can include red snapper, tuna, king fish, and sharks.
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PO Box 388, Port Aransas, TX 78373
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Captain Kelly/'s Deep Sea Headquarters has 18 and 21 foot boats to rent. They also offer fishing trips depending on the season including 8, 12, and 48 hour winter fishing trips for yellow fin tuna.
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WetHeads Kayak Adventures is a kayak rental authority offering kayaking trips and rentals for all skill levels. Attractions include rentals, guided kayaking trips, and orientation and support for self-guided kayaking trips.
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Offering a raised boardwalk for ease of birdwatching, Port Aransas Birding Center provides an opportunity to discover local birds, spot wildlife like the resident alligators, and experience the flora of the region, including flower beds that attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
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There is no easier way to fish in the Gulf of Mexico, than fishing from Bob Hall Pier. For a nominal fee per rod brought onto the pier, you can try and catch trout, mackerel, and even the occasional shark.
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Located at the end of Sunset Lake Park, Indian Point is a pier that is popular for a number of recreational activities. Those at the pier commonly enjoy fishing, birdwatching, having picnics, or walking along and enjoying the sights.
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9605 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
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Providing an array of amusement, Funtrackers Family Fun Center offers both indoor and outdoor activities for all ages. This includes go-karts, a batting cage, bumper boats, putt-putt golf and an arcade.