​- Beach Permits -  $12 year / available at IGA, City Hall ... or any Stripes location.  

- Port A Museum -  400 N Alister. your one-stop / intel-shop ... for all things related to Port A's past.  ​

- Mission/Aransas Estuarine Research Reserve -  750 Channel View Dr. MissionAransas.org

- Port A Art Center -  104 N. Alister / (361) 749-7334 / Free Admission!  PortAransasArtCenter.org

- 8 Wonders of Port A - a great list of adventures beyond our museum walls 8WondersofPA.com​

- Charlie's Pasture -  enter on Port St. provides access to walking & biking trails thru-out the park. 

​- Community Park -  skating, frisbee golf, swimming, baseball, basketball & walking/riding trails.  

​- Leonabelle Turnbell Birding Center -  south end of Ross Ave. the park features gardens & boardwalks. 

​- Handicap Beach Kart -  the City of PA provides a FREE sand kart for folks who need assistance.  

​​- San Jose Island -  fishin' / shellin' / chillin' - Fisherman's Warf jet boat ferry over to the island.  

​- Palmilla Beach Golf Course -  9 holes of regular play & "The Loop" ... a 3 hole short course.    

- IB Magee Beach Park -  features a remodeled RV park & beach that was damaged by Hurricane Harvey.

- 20 Ways to Play in Port A -  Travellens.com

** Sand Survival Tips** take a shovel, air gauge, tow strap, & air pump. 

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