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Port Aransas Beach (TX 78373)
4.7★ · 997 Google ratings · Port Aransas, Texas
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 290 ft away · paid
Walk
175 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 250 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
86°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
2 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
2.7 miles of shoreline
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Mixed · 13% of 87 over the limit · 2025
Map of Port Aransas Beach (TX 78373)
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1Parking290 ft from the listing2Restrooms250 yd from the listing3Showers340 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 22 visitors · 2018–2026
Visit weekdays, not weekends
Weekends become very crowded after spring break and especially after Memorial Day, while weekdays remain peaceful and accessible.
Buy parking pass at Stripes
A $12 annual parking pass purchased at local Stripes gas stations avoids tickets, towing, and the hassle of daily fees.
Expect strong wind and waves
The beach is consistently windy with good-sized waves, so secure any canopy with buried legs and bring a boogie board.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
88°F · clear
Water
86°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
1.8 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
9 mph from the SSE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:02 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:19 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:33 PM.
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📍 Port Aransas, TX 78373, United States
🅿 Parking 290 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 175 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 250 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Port Aransas Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 290 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Port Aransas Beach?
175 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Port Aransas Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 250 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
